white flour/sugar replacements for baking?

[newyorkmommy]

I adore baking but I know all the white flour and sugar aren't good for us.

Has anyone had success replacing either of these with something that tastes just as good? Not good like you have to convince yourself you like it because it's better for you, but actually good?

[BubblingBrooks]

These two recipes are fabulous, and always a hit to newcomers wherever I take them.
No flour and no sugar!
Link is to my food blog that I neglect, lol!
http://sustainablefirstfruits.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines-goodies.html

[cocoanib]

subbing for new recipes.

[newyorkmommy]

Thanks, BubblingBrooks. They look great but I really want to use some of the recipes I have and just swap out the white flour and sugar for something else ...

[serenbat]

you can use whole wheat pastry flour for most items (understanding that not all "flour" is the same- there are different levels of gluten some are making certain things-bread vs pastry, etc)

but the "sweetener" is dependent on what you are making-not all items will come out the same - goes for swapping a leveling ingredient - all are not equal, certain items call for only exact items some you can play a bit with and make it work

sugar does not mean you can just add something else -ex honey and have it work, same goes for the amount - 1c. sugar does not mean 1. honey

you would really need to state what you are thinking of making and what is called for in it to better see on swapping