Have a favorite recipe that calls for buttermilk, but want to make it vegan or dairy-free? This recipe is the 2-ingredient, 5-minute solution.
How to Make Vegan Buttermilk
Simply stir together your favorite dairy-free milk (we like almond or oat milk) with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
Let it sit for a few minutes, and the mixture should curdle slightly from the acidity. It won’t thicken quite like buttermilk, but it has a similar effect in recipes!
This EASY, versatile vegan buttermilk is now ready to use as a 1:1 substitute for buttermilk in your favorite recipes. Use it in our Best Damn Vegan Biscuits, Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Biscuits, Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing, and more!
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How to Make Vegan Buttermilk
Ingredients
VEGAN BUTTERMILK
- 1 cup unsweetened, plain dairy-free milk (such as almond or oat milk)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice with almond milk to make “vegan buttermilk.” Set aside for a few minutes — it should curdle slightly. It won’t thicken like buttermilk, but it has a similar effect in recipes.
- Use in vegan ranch, biscuits (or gluten-free biscuits), or anywhere else that calls for buttermilk. Best when fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days and stirred before using.
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