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Easy Vegan Baking Swaps
EGGS I absolutely love this one because unlike the other swaps, the vegan swap doesn’t look like an egg.
BY KAITLYN DICKIE
Vegan baking might sound daunting at first but it’s really no different than regular baking. And even if you’re not vegan or trying to eat more plant-based, these swaps are still super helpful for those times you’re out of an ingredient– often using what you probably already have in your pantry.
BUY IT My top choice for baking is Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer. The next best option is a chia seed egg—it still helps baked goods rise but I don’t put as much trust in it as I do the egg replacer. MAKE IT Grind up 1 tbsp of chia in a coffee grinder and mix with 3 tbsp cold water. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until it’s super goopy and resembles the texture of egg whites. My one important tip for any egg replacer is to try to avoid recipes that call for more than 2 eggs—I find egg swaps don’t work as well in recipes that rely on eggs to do all the work.
BUTTERMILK
BUTTER BUTTERMILK This swap is definitely a little more interesting but trust the process and you’ll be on your way to being a vegan baking master. MAKE IT Add 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar to 1 cup of your plant milk of choice. Stir just until combined and let sit for 5–10 minutes until it curdles.
This might be my favourite one of all because vegan butter works for any and all regular butter uses—plain on toast, melted on popcorn, caramelizing onions, and all baking purposes! BUY IT Melt Organic comes in sticks as well as tubs for easy spreading. Also try Earth Balance, Miyokos, or the plethora of other options available these days.
KAITLYN DICKIE What lights my fire? Pizza, vegan desserts, the mountains and the ocean! I love sharing tips and tricks on how to live a more kind-to-the-earth lifestyle so that we can enjoy our planet for decades to come. It’s not that hard, I promise! Come hang out with me on Instagram where I post everyday alternatives you can choose starting today! 17 | July/August 2020
YOGURT While there aren’t many recipes that call for yogurt as an ingredient, I have come across a few that do require it. BUY IT I like Riviera, Silk, or Liberté.
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