Easy vegan food swaps
Dairy alternatives
Look out for oat, pea, almond, cashew, and soy versions of your usual dairy products.
Vegan milks, butters, cheese, creams, and even yoghurts are now in most supermarkets.
Nutritional yeast is a great substitute for cheese in cheese sauce, too.
Egg replacers
There are a few egg alternatives you can use, depending on what you want to make. Here are a few useful swaps to know:
- Flaxseed for dense baked goods like banana bread & muffins
- Baking soda & vinegar for fluffier bakes such as sponge cake
- Aquafaba (chickpea water) in place of egg whites in meringues and marshmallows
- Dairy-free yoghurt alternative in cookies and cakes
For something closer to scrambled eggs, try firm tofu.
Meat substitutes
You’ll find convenient versions of your usual staples in supermarkets – think vegan sausages, burgers, bacon, or “meat” pieces.
But you can also go for tofu (made from soy milk), tempeh (made from fermented soybeans), and seitan (a high-protein, meaty-textured option made from wheat gluten).