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How to Substitute Almond Milk for Buttermilk (Vegan Option)

Learn how to substitute almond milk for buttermilk and still get the same delicious results in your favorite recipes. With just two ingredients, you can create a perfect dairy-free vegan buttermilk that works beautifully in both sweet and savory dishes.
Author: Kim Grimmett
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Substitute
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Pour the almond milk into a bowl or measuring cup.
  • Add the lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
  • Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until slightly curdled.
  • Use immediately in your favorite recipes or store for later.

Notes

  1. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  2. Feel free to use your favorite dairy-free milk in place of almond milk. The recipe will work with any kind of milk.
  3. If you need to make more- for every cup of milk just add 1 tablespoon acid like lemon juice.
  4. This is a great dairy-free buttermilk substitute for baking and cooking. It will work as a vegan buttermilk alternative in any recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: -3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2.5g
Keyword vegan buttermilk
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