Ingredient Substitutions
Egg Substitute
Flax egg, applesauce, banana, aquafaba, silken tofu.
Butter Substitute
Oil, coconut oil, applesauce, Greek yogurt.
Sugar Substitute
Honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, brown sugar.
Flour Substitute
Gluten-free blends, almond, coconut, oat, whole wheat.
Yeast Conversion
Active dry, instant, and fresh yeast.
Buttermilk Substitute
Milk + lemon, vinegar, yogurt, or cream of tartar.
Baking Powder Substitute
Baking soda + cream of tartar, lemon, vinegar, or buttermilk.
Sour Cream Substitute
Greek yogurt, buttermilk, cottage cheese, silken tofu.
Heavy Cream Substitute
Milk + butter, evaporated milk, milk + cornstarch.
Cornstarch Substitute
All-purpose flour, arrowroot, potato starch.
Vanilla Extract Substitute
Vanilla bean paste, maple syrup, almond extract.
Milk Substitute
Soy, oat, almond, or carton coconut milk.
Chocolate Chips Substitute
Chopped chocolate bar, or cocoa powder + sugar + butter.
Cocoa Powder Substitute
Natural, Dutch-process, or black — and the leavening swap that goes with it.
Self-Rising Flour Substitute
All-purpose flour + baking powder + salt.
Baking Soda Substitute
Extra baking powder — only if the recipe has an acidic ingredient.
Bread Flour Substitute
All-purpose flour + vital wheat gluten.
Cream Cheese Substitute
Mascarpone, or blended Greek yogurt + ricotta.
Corn Syrup Substitute
Homemade sugar syrup, honey, or golden syrup.