Baking Subtitutions for Dairy -free & Egg-free
There are many reasons you might need to use a substitution while baking, and food allergies are one of the most common. Since food allergens affect so many people, we’ve tested a variety of replacements to ensure our mixes still bake up well. Going egg-free can be especially challenging because eggs play such an important role in baking—but thanks to our vegan family, we’ve discovered some amazing alternatives! There are now wonderful products available that make our mixes accessible to almost everyone. As always, be sure to double-check that every ingredient fits your specific dietary needs and restrictions.
Recommended egg & dairy substitutions for each baking mix:
- Chocolate Cake Mix
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
- Cinnamon Roll Mix
- Donut Mix
- Muffin Mix
- Pancake & Waffle Mix
- Pizza Crust Mix
- Sandwich Bread Mix
- White Cake Mix
- Note: no substitutes are needed for Pie Crust Mix
CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX
Egg Replacer:
- 3 Tbsp "Simply Eggless" or "Just Egg"
- 1 egg = 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water (mixed together)
- 1 egg = 1Tbsp & 1 tsp Flax Egg + ½ tsp baking powder
Dairy Replacer:
- Use any milk substitute
Follow directions on the bag and insert the egg replacer instead of the egg.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MIX
Butter Substitiues ~ There’s no shortage of dairy-free butter options! Since everyone’s preferences and needs are a little different, we’ve taste-tested a bunch and rounded up our favorite substitutes below.
- Country Crock Butter Sticks
- Earth Balance Buttery Spread
Egg Substitiues ~ choose from the following:
- 1 egg = 1Tbsp & 1 tsp Flax Egg + ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 Tbsp "Simply Eggless"
- 1 egg = 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water (mixed together)
Directions:
Cream together dairy-free butter, egg substitute and MinusG’s chocolate chip cookie mix. Add in Chocolate chips and fold together. Scoop cookie dough by large spoonfuls onto a plate and refrigerate until firm; 30-45 minutes. Line cookie tray with parchment paper and place cookies 2” apart. Bake at 350° F 12-14 minutes. Centers will look soft. Bake time may vary due to oven settings.
Allergen-free Baking Tips!
- Refrigeration keeps the cookies from spreading too thin during baking.
- Some dairy free butters contain a higher fat percentage and can bake up cookies that are more oily. To correct this, refrigerate the dough longer to allow the flour to absorb the moisture, or reduce the butter by a tablespoon to keep them from becoming oily.
CINNAMON ROLL MIX
Butter Substitiues ~ We recommend the following:
- Country Crock Butter Sticks
- Earth Balance Buttery Spread
Milk Substitutes ~ Any dairy-free milk
Cream Substitutes ~ We recommend
- Thai Kitchen 2 ingredient Coconut whole milk
- Califa Farms Heavy cream
- Silk Heavy cream
Egg Substitiues ~ choose from the following:
- 4 Tbsp "Simply Eggless
- 1 egg = 1Tbsp & 1 tsp Flax Egg + ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 egg = 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water (mixed together)
DONUT MIX
Butter Substitiues ~ choose from the following:
- Country Crock Avocado Butter Sticks
- Earth Balance Buttery Spread
Egg Substitiues:
- 3 Tbsp "Simply Eggless" or "Just Egg"
- 1 egg = 1Tbsp & 1 tsp Flax Egg + ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 egg = 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water (mixed together)
*Note: Flax Eggs result in a slightly tackier texture, but the donuts hold beautifully and taste divine!
Dairy Substitiues:
- Make buttermilk by adding ½ tsp vinegar to dairy-free milk and let sit 5 minutes
Follow directions on the bag and insert the egg replacer instead of the egg.
MUFFIN MIX
Butter Substitiues ~ choose from the following:
- Country Crock Avocado Butter Sticks
- Earth Balance Buttery Spread
Egg Substitiues:
- 6 Tbsp "Simply Eggless" or "Just Egg"
- 1 egg = 1Tbsp & 1 tsp Flax Egg + ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 egg = 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water (mixed together)
*Note: Flax Eggs result in a slightly tackier texture, but the donuts hold beautifully and taste divine!
Dairy-free Sour Cream or Buttermilk Substitiues ~ choose from the following:
- 3/4 cup dairy-free yogurt
- Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar to 1/2 c. of dairy-free milk
Directions:
Soften dairy-free butter to room temperature. Cream together dairy-free butter, sour cream and egg replacer mixture according to the muffin mix recipe as directed on the bag or in the recipe blog. Scoop muffin batter into grease or lined muffin pan. Bake 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temp to 350°F and continue baking for 8-12 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX
Dairy-free Substitiues:
- Substitute with your favorite vegan milk. We like rice, almond, or coconut milk best.
Egg Substitiues:
- 3 Tbsp "Simply Eggless" or "Just Egg"
- 1 egg = 1Tbsp & 1 tsp Flax Egg + ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 egg = 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water (mixed together)
*Note: Flax Eggs result in a slightly tackier texture, but the muffins hold beautifully and taste divine!
Follow mixing directions on the bag. Make sure to cook in a non-stick pan. (Batter will stick to a regular pan and is more difficult to release.)
PIZZA MIX
Egg Substitiues: plant-based Neat Egg (shop on Amazon)
- Two 12" Pizzas:
- 1 c. "Simply Eggless" or "Just Egg"
- Use 4 Tbsp The neat egg mix plus 8 Tbsp water
- One 12" Pizza:
- 1/2 c. "Simply Eggless" or "Just Egg"
- Use 2 Tbsp The neat egg mix plus 4 Tbsp water
Directions: Mix according to the instructions on the bag.
SANDWICH BREAD MIX
Egg Substitiues Options:
- 3/4 C. "Simply Eggless" or "Just Egg" plus 2 Tbsp. baking powder
- 3 Tbsp plant-based Neat Egg (shop on Amazon) + 6 Tbsp water = 3 eggs
- 3 Tbsp Flax meal + 9 Tbsp water = 3 eggs
*Note: Flax Eggs result in a slightly tackier texture, but the bread hold together beautifully and taste divine!
Directions: Mix according to the instructions on the bag.
WHITE CAKE MIX
Butter & Buttermilk Substitiues:
-
Make buttermilk by adding
- Combine vinegar and milk. Let sit 5 minutes.
- 1 tbsp. vinegar
- 1 c. dairy-free milk
- Country Crock Avocado Butter Sticks
- Earth balance butter
Egg Substitiues:
- 1/2 c. "Simply Eggless" or "Just Egg" + 1Tbsp. baking powder.
Directions: Mix according to the instructions on the bag.
If there's something you've tried and would like to recommend, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at hello@minusg.com.
~ Bon Appétit!