Vegan recipes are getting better and better. As time goes on and more people hop on the wagon, the market grows. In addition, over the years, the old-time vegans have had more and more time to experiment. Many recipes one may come across, however, include butter. Here are some tips on vegan replacements.
Margarine is equal to butter, so if that’s how you’re replacing it, use a 1:1 ratio. For more interesting flavors, you can use avocado or banana with a 1:1 ratio as well!
Another option is canola oil. Converting the ratio of oil to butter is as follows:
The weight of the oil should be 85% the weight of the butter. For example, 100 grams of butter = 85 grams of oil.
Here’s a useful little table:
Oil
1 cup = 200 grams
100 ML = 90 grams
Butter
1 cup= 240 grams
1 Teaspoon = 15 grams
This tip is useful for vegans and the lactose-free crowd as well. When cooking for groups with different kinds of food sensitivities, it’s easy to get nervous. Everyone deserves to enjoy a rich array of food options. These tips can help make delicious food more accessible while keeping it delicious!
For a really advanced baker with very nuanced taste buds this “cheat sheet” comes in handy.
