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Baking swaps for allergies and food restrictions
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items I know as well as anyone how difficult it can be to bake ANYTHING when there are allergies and food restrictions. Other things are more forgiving, but baking is tricky! This list will hopefully serve as a helpful guide for simple swaps for the most c...
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Swaps for eggs
Swaps for dairy
Swaps for gluten
Swaps for food dyes
Swaps for eggs
Eggs can be tricky to substitute in baked goods, but this list has all my tried and true products to make it super easy.
This is a vegan egg substitute. Just use 3 tablespoons of this for one large egg the recipe calls for And ta-da, you made a cake with no eggs :)
Just Egg, Plant-Based Egg, Non-GMO, Egg-Free, 16 oz
Applesauce is a great egg replacer for things like muffins, quick breads, and cakes. It adds moisture as well as density. All it takes is a quarter cup of applesauce per one large egg and you’re good to go.
Great Value Original Applesauce, 48 oz, Jar
This is another great swap. Simply add 1 tablespoon of the ground flax seed to 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes gelatinous. That will substitute one large egg in any baking recipe.
(2 pack) Bob's Red Mill Flaxseed Meal, 16 oz Bag
You might be surprised to see this one here, but it works. It works best for boxed cake mixes, but you can use it in other baking. For a boxed cake mix, add an entire 12 ounce can as the egg substitute. In other things add quarter cup for every one l...
Sprite Lemon Lime Soda Pop, 12 fl oz, 12 Pack Cans
Swaps for dairy
Dairy allergies don’t mean you can’t enjoy baked goods! With this list, you’ll be on your way to enjoying old favorites again.
If you need a butter substitute, this is a pretty decent swap. I use this in sugar cookies all the time and have no problem. It’s a one for one swap out.
Country Crock Dairy Free Vegan Plant Butter with Olive Oil, 16 oz, 4 Sticks (Refrigerated)
Almond milk pretty much works for any recipe as a dairy milk substitute. It’s a one for one swap. You can also turn this into buttermilk if the recipe calls for it. Simply add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to one cup of almond milk and let it sit for 5 min...
Silk Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Unsweet Almond Milk, 64 fl oz Half Gallon
If you need a heavy whipping cream, this is a decent one to use as a dairy free swap.
Country Crock Homestyle™ Dairy Free Heavy Whipping Cream (Refrigerated)
If your recipe calls for sour cream, this is the best dairy free, sour cream I have found! It’s thick and delicious and I use it as a dairy swap regularly.
Violife Just like Sour Cream, Dairy-Free Vegan, 8.46 oz Tub (Refrigerated)
Violife dairy free cream cheese let’s you have your cheesecake and eat it, too! The best cream cheese swap I’ve found to date!
Violife Just Like Cream Cheese, Dairy-Free Vegan Block 8 oz (Refrigerated)
This is our favorite swap for dairy free chocolate chips. You can use them in chocolate chip cookies, or melt them down like melting wafers. Either way, they are delicious
Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegan Mini Chocolate Chips - 9oz
Swaps for gluten
Going gluten free with baked goods can seem really daunting and a lot of recipes make it out to be harder than it has to be. This list will get you back on track with the baked goodness.
The thing I love about this Gluten Free flour is it is a simple one for one swap. It takes the guess work out of it and makes it super easy.
King Arthur Baking Company Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour, 3 lb Bag
You’ll want to find a good recipe, but almond flour is a phenomenal swap out! It has good texture, a little extra protein, and tastes great.
Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Natural Almond Flour 16 oz Bag
Some might consider this cheating a little bit, but simple mills makes great boxed baking mixes. So if you don’t feel confident when it comes to baking free, this is an excellent swap.
Simple Mills Almond Flour Banana Muffin and Bread Mix, Gluten-Free Baking Mix, 9 oz Box
Hear me out on this one, because while this isn’t technically gluten-free, I do have a reason for recommending it. If you have a gluten sensitivity (not celiac!) you may have success with this flour. It is imported from Italy and is non-GMO, no bleac...
Antimo Caputo Chefs Flour 2.2 LB (2 Pack)
Swaps for food dyes
No artificial food dyes doesn’t have to mean no fun colors or beautifully decorated baked goods. This list has got you covered.
This food coloring is made with vegetable juices and does a great job as a swap out for artificial dyes. You can decorate sugar cookies and color cake icing with these and they’ll look beautiful and delicious.
Watkins Assorted Food Coloring 4 - 1 fl oz Bottle(S)
This food dye powder is all natural with no artificial coloring. It gives a more vibrant coloring to whatever you use it in!
Natural Food Coloring, 6 Colors, Non-Toxic
You can even get sprinkles with all natural food dyes! All kinds of colors.
Watkins Rainbow Decorating Sprinkles, Kosher, 3.4oz
If peppermint bark is on your list, fear not! You can get these artificial dyes free candy canes!
YumEarth Christmas Candy Canes - 4.94oz/10ct