These days, so many of us need to find other solutions when preparing our meals.  Here are some solutions with different options offered for those in need of Dairy-Free,  Gluten-Free, and even solutions for those with Nut Allergies.

Butter

Replace 1 stick (8 Tbsp.) butter with one of the following:

• 8 Tbsp. Earth Balance (non-dairy) buttery spread

• 8 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil

• or  6 Tbsp. unsweetened applesauce + 2 Tbsp. fat of choice

Eggs

Replace 1 large egg with one of the following:

• 3 Tbsp. unsweetened applesauce or other fruit puree + tsp. baking powder

• Egg Replacer, according to package directions

• 4 Tbsp. pureed silken tofu + 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1 Tbsp. flax meal or chia seed  + 2 Tbsp. hot water. ( Let stand, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until thick. Use without straining.)

Milk

Replace 1 cup cow’s milk with one of the following:

• 1 cup soy milk( plain)

• 1 cup rice milk

• 1 cup Almond milk

• 1 cup fruit juice

• 1 cup of water

• 1 cup of coconut milk

• 1 cup goats milk, if tolerated

Buttermilk

Replace 1 cup buttermilk with one of the following:

• 1 cup soy milk +  1 Tbsp. lemon juice or 1 Tbsp. white vinegar ( allow to stand until thickened)

• 1 cup of coconut milk

• 7/8 cup rice milk

• 7/8 cup fruit juice

• 7/8 cup water

Yogurt

Replace 1 cup yogurt with one of the following:

• 1 cup soy yogurt or coconut yogurt

• 1 cup soy sour cream

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 cup fruit puree

Substitution Solutions… for Nut Allergies:

Replace tree nuts or peanuts with an equal amount of the following:

• Toasted coconut

• Sunflower seeds

• Toasted sesame seeds

• Pumpkin seeds

• Crushed crispy rice cereal or crushed cornflakes

 Adapted by Living Without