Lifestyle
9 Vegan Substitutions That Work Perfectly in Classic Comfort Foods
Many people don't realize how easily vegan food can replace meat, dairy, and eggs in traditional recipes. It can be hard to forgo the foods our families have been eating for years, but thankfully, companies all over the world make vegan products that work flawlessly as substitutes for meat, dairy, egg, and even honey.
When it comes to comfort food, I have nine recommendations for those who are interested in eating less meat or becoming vegetarian or vegan.
1. Earth Balance Vegan Butter
2. Bob's Red Mill Vegetarian Egg Replacer
If you like to bake, this product is for you. It's pretty simple: In a recipe that calls for an egg, mix one tablespoon of egg replacer with three tablespoons of water.
3. Yves Veggie Ground or Gardein Beefless Ground
4. Chao Cheese Slices
5. Daiya Shredded Cheese
6. Toffuti Sour Cream and Cream Cheese
7. Zengarry (Canada) or Kite Hill Cheese (USA)
Zengarry and Kite Hill make soft vegan cheeses that are perfect for spreading on crackers. Pair the cheese with seedy crackers, some grapes, and fruit preserves, and you have a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer.
8. Nona Alfredo-Style or Cheesy-Style Sauce
9. So Delicious Dairy-Free Ice Cream (Canada) or Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy (USA)
There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of ice cream, especially when it tastes just like the stuff you grew up eating. So Delicious and Ben and Jerry's both make vegan ice cream that goes perfectly in sundaes, milkshakes or floats.
As you can probably tell, there are a lot of substitutes for the meat and dairy products that many of us are used to eating. They're perfect when you're craving something comforting and nostalgic, and if you're transitioning to a vegan diet, these products are a great way to get accustomed to vegan food while still eating the classic comfort foods you love.