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Gluten-free And Allergen-Friendly Baking Guide

Tested substitutions for reliable, bakery-quality results.

There are many reasons you may need to substitute ingredients while baking—food allergies being one of the most common. At MinusG Baking Co., we’ve carefully tested these alternatives to ensure our mixes still deliver beautiful, consistent results.

As always, please confirm that all ingredients meet your specific dietary needs.

Looking for egg & dairy substitutions? Scroll to the mix below: 

No substitutes needed for Pie Crust Mix. 

MinusG Chocolate Cake Mix

Dairy Substitute

  • Any dairy-free milk may be used. Almond, oat, coconut, rice, or soy milk all work well.

Egg Replacement (per egg)

  • 3 Tbsp Just Egg + ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp flax egg + ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water

Directions

Follow the instructions on the package, substituting as needed.

MinusG Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

Butter Substitutes ~ we recommend

  • Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks
  • Earth Balance Buttery Spread

Egg Replacements (per egg)

  • ¼ c. Just Egg + 1 tsp neutral oil (avocado, grapeseed, or coconut oil melted)
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp flax egg + ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water (mix before adding)

Directions

  1. Cream together dairy-free butter, egg substitute, and cookie mix.
  2. Fold in chocolate chips.
  3. Chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

Baking Tips

  • Chill dough to prevent spreading
  • Reduce butter by 1 Tbsp if cookies seem oily
  • Centers should look slightly soft when removed

MinusG Cinnamon Roll Mix

Butter Substitutes

  • Country Crock Plant
  • ButterEarth Balance

Milk Substitutes

  • Any dairy-free milk may be used. Almond, oat, coconut, rice, or soy milk all work well.

Cream Substitutes

  • Coconut milk (full fat)
  • Califa Farms Heavy Cream
  • Silk Heavy Cream

Egg Replacements (per egg)

  • 3 Tbsp Just Egg + ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp flax egg + ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water

Directions

Follow the instructions on the package, substituting as needed.

MinusG Donut Mix

Butter Substitutes

  • Country Crock Avocado Butter
  • Earth Balance

Egg Replacements (per egg)

  • 3 Tbsp Just Egg + ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp flax egg + ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water

Dairy Substitute

Make dairy-free buttermilk:

  • Add ½ tsp vinegar to the dairy-free milk and let sit 5 minutes.
    • Any dairy-free milk may be used. Almond, oat, coconut, rice, or soy milk all work well.

 

Directions

Follow the instructions on the package, substituting as needed.

Tip

Flax eggs create a slightly denser texture but still hold beautifully.

MinusG Muffin Mix

Butter Substitutes

  • Country Crock Avocado Butter
  • Earth Balance

Egg Replacements (per egg)

  • 3 Tbsp Just Egg + ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp flax egg + ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp water

Sour Cream / Buttermilk Substitutes

  • ¾ cup dairy-free yogurt
  • ½ cup dairy-free milk + ½ tsp vinegar or lemon juice
    • Any dairy-free milk may be used. Almond, oat, coconut, rice, or soy milk all work well.

Directions

Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake 8–12 minutes more.

MinusG Pancake & Waffle Mix

Milk Substitutes

  • Any dairy-free milk may be used. Almond, oat, coconut, rice, or soy milk all work well.

Egg Replacements (per egg)

  • 3 Tbsp Just Egg + ¼ tsp baking powder
  • Flax egg + baking powder
  • Baking powder + vinegar mixture

Directions

Follow the instructions on the package, substituting as needed.

Tip

Use a non-stick pan for best results.

MinusG Pizza Crust Mix

Egg Replacements (per egg)

  • ¼ c. Just Egg + ¼ tsp baking powder

Directions

Follow the instructions on the package, substituting as needed.

MinusG Sandwich Bread Mix

Egg Replacements

  • ¾ cup Just Egg + 2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 3 Tbsp flax meal + 9 Tbsp water

Directions

Follow the instructions on the package, substituting as needed.

Tip

Flax eggs create a slightly denser and gummy texture but holds together well.

MinusG White Cake Mix

Butter Substitute

  • Country Crock
  • Earth Balance

Buttermilk Substitute

  • 1 cup dairy-free milk + 1 Tbsp vinegar (rest 5 minutes)
    • Any dairy-free milk may be used. Almond, oat, coconut, rice, or soy milk all work well.

Egg Replacement (per egg)

  • 3 Tbsp Just Egg + ¼ tsp baking powder

Directions

Follow the instructions on the package, substituting as needed.

MinusG Pie Crust Mix

No substitutions are needed.

If you've discovered a substitution that works beautifully, we'd love to hear from you.