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Vegan Buttermilk

How to make your own vegan buttermilk at home with just 2 ingredients. Use it in any recipe that calls for buttermilk as an easy substitute.
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Sophie

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk such as almond, soy, coconut, or oat milk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Measure out 1 cup of your preferred plant-based milk.
    1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • Add the apple cider vinegar or white vinegar to the milk. Alternatively, you can use lemon juice as a substitute for vinegar.
    2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • Stir the mixture well.
  • Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes. During this time, the acid in the vinegar or lemon juice will curdle the milk slightly, creating a buttermilk-like consistency.
  • After the mixture has sat for a few minutes, give it another good stir.
  • Mixture can be a bit chunky, just shake. will last in the fridge for x days.
  • Your vegan buttermilk is now ready to be used in your favourite recipes. Use it as a substitute for traditional buttermilk in vegan pancakes, muffins, cakes, or any other recipe that calls for buttermilk.

Notes

Alternatively, you can use lemon juice (about 2 teaspoons) or or 1 teaspoon white vinegar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 0.02mg