Vegan Substitutes
Find vegan substitutes for your cooking and baking needs
Baking Powder
Leavening agent containing baking soda, cream of tartar, and starch
Baking Soda
Pure sodium bicarbonate leavening agent
Cream of Tartar
Acidic powder used to stabilize egg whites and activate baking soda
Butter
Dairy fat used in baking and cooking
Milk
Whole dairy milk
Buttermilk
Tangy fermented dairy milk
Heavy Cream
High-fat dairy cream, 36%+ fat content
Sour Cream
Fermented cream with tangy flavor
Cream Cheese
Soft fresh cheese with mild tangy flavor
Greek Yogurt
Strained yogurt with thick, creamy texture
Half-and-Half
Equal parts whole milk and cream
Eggs
Whole eggs used in baking for structure and binding
Granulated Sugar
Standard white granulated sugar
Honey
Natural liquid sweetener made by bees
Maple Syrup
Natural tree sap syrup with distinctive flavor
Vegetable Oil
Neutral-flavored cooking oil
Olive Oil
Cold-pressed oil from olives; heart-healthy
Shortening
100% fat used for flaky pastry and frostings
Cornstarch
Fine white starch used for thickening sauces and gravies
Miso Paste
Fermented soybean paste
Fish Sauce
Salty fermented fish condiment
Oyster Sauce
Thick sweet-savory sauce made from oyster extracts
Worcestershire Sauce
Fermented liquid condiment with complex savory flavor
Sesame Oil
Aromatic oil pressed from toasted sesame seeds
Tahini
Paste made from ground sesame seeds
Rice Vinegar
Mild, slightly sweet Asian vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Fermented apple vinegar with tangy flavor
White Wine
White wine used in cooking
Peanut Butter
Paste made from ground peanuts
Bread Crumbs
Dried and ground bread used for coatings and binding
Peanuts
Legumes commonly used as a nut in cooking
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Pure cocoa powder with no added sugar
Dark Chocolate
Bittersweet chocolate with 60%+ cacao content
Mayonnaise
Emulsified oil and egg condiment
Vanilla Extract
Liquid extract of vanilla beans in alcohol
Molasses
Thick dark syrup from sugar processing