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To Make Your Food Shop Easier, Here Are 10 Easy Vegan Swaps To Make This Veganuary
Dairy Milk to Plant-Based Milk (Almond, Oat, Soy, or Coconut)
Swap out traditional dairy milk for plant-based alternatives like almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk. These options are rich in vitamins and often lower in calories. Oat milk is particularly creamy and perfect for lattes and in porridge.
Butter to Vegan Butter Or Olive Oil
Replace butter with vegan butter, made from plant oils, or use olive oil for cooking and baking. Both provide the richness and texture of butter, without any dairy.
Eggs to Flaxseed Meal Or Chia Seeds
For baking, you can replace eggs with a flax or chia egg (one tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds mixed with one tablespoons of water, allow to sit for five minutes to form a gel-like consistency). It's a great binder in pancakes, muffins, and cookies.
Cheese to Nutritional Yeast Or Vegan Cheese
Nutritional yeast gives a cheesy, savoury flavour and is packed with B vitamins. Vegan cheese (made from nuts, soy, or coconut) can also mimic the texture and flavour of dairy cheese in dishes like pizza or pasta.
Sour Cream Or Mayo to Cashew Cream Or Vegan Mayo
Cashew cream (made by blending soaked cashews with water) is an excellent dairy-free replacement for sour cream or creamy dips. Vegan mayonnaise made from aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) is another great alternative.
Honey to Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar
Switch honey with maple syrup, agave nectar or date syrup. These plant-based sweeteners offer a similar level of sweetness and can be used in teas, dressings, or baking.
Yogurt to Coconut or Almond Yogurt
Replace dairy yogurt with coconut or almond-based yogurt, which comes in a variety of flavours and textures. Look for options that are fortified with calcium and probiotics for a gut-friendly choice.
Chicken to Tofu, Tempeh Or Seitan
Swap chicken with plant-based proteins like tofu, tempeh, or seitan. Tofu absorbs flavours and can be used in stir-fries or grilled, while tempeh has a nutty taste and works well in sandwiches or salads. Seitan has a chewy texture, making it great for dishes like vegan ‘chicken’ nuggets or stir-fries.
Beef to Lentils or Black Beans
For a hearty, plant-based substitute for ground beef, try lentils, black beans, or chickpeas. These legumes are high in protein and fibre and can be used in tacos, chilli, or Bolognese sauce.
Worcestershire Sauce to Vegan Worcestershire Sauce or Soy Sauce
Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies, so opt for a vegan version or use soy sauce as an alternative. Soy sauce is rich in umami and can bring depth to soups, stews, and marinades.
