Yes, Equal packets and Equal Spoonful can be used in a variety of recipes. While sugar substitutes, such as Equal, provide sweetness, they don’t provide the bulk, tenderness and browning properties of sugar. Equal O calorie sweetener products work best in recipes where the primary role of sugar is to sweeten, such as in beverages, sauces and salad dressings. Additionally, in baked goods where other ingredients provide the bulk, such as fruit pies and cheesecakes, Equal is a great 0 calorie sweetening choice.