As we have covered in this article, there are a number of different substitutes you can use for molasses. On the whole, 1 tablespoon in a recipe is not a huge amount. Given this, regardless of the type of substitute you use, the overall consistency of the recipe should not change too much. However, you should still keep this in mind.
Some great alternatives for molasses include:
Honey
Brown sugar
Maple syrup
Corn syrup
Sugar syrup
White sugar
When looking at the closest taste, we would recommend using brown sugar or maple syrup. Brown sugar in particular is a great substitute as it is made from molasses. When looking for the closest consistency, honey is by far the best option to choose.