Whether you’re cooking in high volumes, trying to cut down cost or trying to lessen the calories, swapping out animal ingredients when baking is a great way to do so. You will reap many benefits, including its better nutritional value.
Here are some simple ways to do so:
Eggs: 1 mashed banana, 1/4 cup of applesauce, egg replacer, pureed soft tofu, flax egg
A delicious alternative for scrambled eggs is a tofu scramble. It tastes the same, but is better for you! This dish has a lower fat content and is better for those watching their cholesterol. You can choose to make your own or buy a box of pre-made scramble. Add veggies and hot sauce for extra flavor in this easy and delicious meal.
Butter: There are a variety of vegan butters sold in stores, just be sure to check the ingredients before you make your purchase. You could also try swapping it out with sunflower or canola oil.
Try: Earth Balance, Blue Bonnet light margarine or Smart Balance light margarine.
Milk: Rice milk, soy milk, coconut milk or almond milk.
Try: Blue Diamond Natural Almond Breeze Almond Milk (Unsweetened), West Soy Organic Soy Milk (Unsweetened), or So Delicious Coconut Milk (Unsweetened).
Mayonnaise: Soy Based Mayonnaise.
Try: Dixie Diner’s Club Low Fat Mayo (Not!), Follow Your Heart Natural Foods Veganaise, Nasoya Nayonaise, Spectrum Organics Light Canola Mayo.
Cheese: Crumbled Tofu, vegan cheeses sold in store. Just ensure that the product does not contain casein, that would mean it is no longer vegan.
Try: Daiya
There are many vegan alternatives to commonly used animal products in recipes. What you use depends mainly on preference. Try out a bunch of different brands, and stick to what you like best!
