We have some food allergies at our house, so more often than not I am baking dairy free. Most recipes work out just fine by simply substituting regular milk for soy and butter for margarine. Most margarine has a lot of trans fat, though, so I opt for Vegan butter instead. It has no trans fat, less saturated fat than butter and no cholesterol either!
When we first realized that we had some food allergies, it was a bit discouraging and overwhelming to figure out what to eat, so for anyone who is just starting out, it isn't as hard as it seems at first. There are so many great products available. I do have to spend a bit more money and shop around a bit more than I would have, but it isn't so bad! My kids can still enjoy the same treats without having the things they are allergic to.
We do eat junk food around here (more than I would like), but when I
make things from scratch I try to make them with high quality
ingredients. These are by no means healthy, but I wanted to share how
easy it can be to make simple substitutions and still get yummy
results!
Here is my version of No Bake Cookies without the dairy.
No Bake Cookies
slightly healthier, non-dairy option
1 stick vegan butter (I use Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks)
1/2 c. soy milk (rice milk works fine too)
1/2 c. natural peanut butter
3 c. rolled or quick oats
4T cocoa
1t. pure vanilla
In
a saucepan combine butter, milk and sugar. Heat until boiling, boil
for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately add peanut butter, oats, cocoa and vanilla. Stir well. Drop onto wax paper and cool completely.
Enjoy!
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