Baking · Cooking · Allergy · Vegan Substitutions
| Missing | Best Substitute | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Egg | ¼ cup applesauce | Baking |
| 1 cup Butter | ¾ cup oil + pinch salt | General |
| 1 cup Milk | 1 cup oat milk | Dairy-free |
| 1 cup Cream | ¾ cup milk + ¼ cup butter | Cooking |
| 1 cup Buttermilk | 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar | Let sit 5 min |
| 1 tbsp Cornstarch | 2 tbsp all-purpose flour | Thickening |
| 1 cup Sugar | ¾ cup honey (reduce liquid) | Reduce other liquid by 3 tbsp |
| 1 tsp Baking Powder | ¼ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp cream of tartar | Exact match |
| Replace | With | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Egg (binding) | 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water | Mix, let sit 5 min to gel |
| Egg (moisture) | ¼ cup applesauce or mashed banana | Adds slight flavor |
| Butter | Coconut oil or vegan butter | 1:1 ratio |
| Milk | Oat, almond, soy, or coconut milk | Oat is closest to dairy |
| Cream | Full-fat coconut cream | Chill can, use solid part |
| Honey | Maple syrup or agave | 1:1 ratio |
| Blend | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rice flour + tapioca + potato starch | General baking | Most versatile blend |
| Almond flour | Cookies, cakes | Adds moisture, higher fat |
| Oat flour | Pancakes, muffins | Mild flavor, easy DIY |
| Coconut flour | Low-carb baking | Absorbs 3× liquid — use ¼ amount |
| 1:1 GF blend (Bob's Red Mill) | Any recipe | Direct substitute, includes xanthan |