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    How To Make Vegan Buttermilk

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    Learn how to make Vegan Buttermilk in 2 minutes. It’s so easy and requires only 2 ingredients. Perfect for pancakes, biscuits, cookies, and all kinds of recipes.

    Vegan buttermilk in small mason jar.

    What is it about buttermilk? It’s stinky, sour, and the smell makes me nauseous. Yet, it’s the magical element for making certain recipes absolutely blissful. Can you say pancakes, biscuits, and anything else you consider mouthwatering?

    But, wait! Buttermilk is not vegan. *sigh*

    Fear not, I bring you good tidings of great joy! You will never again have to miss out on your favorite holiday baked goods, breakfast meals, and desserts. Today, I have an incredibly simple non-dairy buttermilk substitute for you. It’s perfect, and essential, for healthy plant-based and vegan cooking. Are you ready?

    Let me show you how to make vegan buttermilk!

    Almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and pyrex measuring cup.

    Table of Contents

    • How To Make Vegan Buttermilk
    • How Long Will It Last?
    • Can I Freeze Vegan Buttermilk?
    • Recipes Using Vegan Buttermilk
    • How To Make Vegan Buttermilk

    How To Make Vegan Buttermilk

    Making your own vegan buttermilk substitute could not be easier. All you need to remember is that it’s 1 cup non-dairy milk to 1 tablespoon acid (lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar).

    • Pour the milk and apple cider vinegar into a bowl or jar and whisk until everything is well combined. The milk should froth and form bubbles on top like the picture below.
    • Let it rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. This will allow it to thicken and curdle so it will be ready for your recipe. That’s it!

    Pro Tips

    • Be sure and use only unsweetened non-dairy milk. Soy milk and almond milk are best for this recipe.
    • Apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, and lemon juice all work well for this recipe. But, my preference has always been cider vinegar. But, that is merely preference.
    • Oat milk does not work well for this recipe. It doesn’t curdle because for the low fat content.
    Vegan buttermilk in pyrex measuring cup.

    How Long Will It Last?

    Personally, I never make more than I need. But, you can store any leftovers in a glass jar for 3-4 days in the fridge.

    Can I Freeze Vegan Buttermilk?

    Yes! Simply make the amount that you want and store it in the freezer up to 3 months in a freezer-safe airtight container. But, as I said earlier, I prefer to make the exact amount I will be using.

    When you’re ready to use it simply place the vegan buttermilk in the fridge and let it sit overnight to thaw. And, you should only use it for cooking or baking if it’s been frozen.

    Non-dairy buttermilk in mason jar.

    Be sure and put this vegan buttermilk to good use. It will do wonders for you vegan pancakes and other recipes you love. It’s…

    • Healthy
    • Simple and fast
    • Versatile
    • Easy to make

    Recipes Using Vegan Buttermilk

    • Vegan Biscuit Recipe
    • The Best Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Fluffy Vegan Pancakes
    Curdled vegan buttermilk in glass jar.

    If you make this recipe let me know. Be sure and leave a comment below with a star rating. And, share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!

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    How To Make Vegan Buttermilk

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    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 2 mins.
    • Total Time: 2 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cup 1x
    • Category: How To
    • Method: Raw
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Learn how to make Vegan Buttermilk in 2 minutes. It’s so easy and requires only 2 ingredients. Perfect for pancakes, biscuits, cookies, and all kinds of recipes.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk or soy milk
    • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (you can also use white vinegar or lemon juice)

    Instructions

    1. Combine almond milk and vinegar, and whisk together.
    2. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken and curdle.
    3. Use as a buttermilk substitute in recipes.

    Equipment

    Pyrex Measuring Cups

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    Notes

    This vegan buttermilk recipe ratio is 1:1 (1 cup milk to 1 tablespoon acid). So, if you only need a ½ cup for your recipe it would be ½ cup milk + ½ tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice.

    Store any leftover in a jar with a lid or airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Be sure and use only unsweetened non-dairy milk. Soy milk and almond milk are best for this recipe.

    Apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, and lemon juice all work well for this recipe. But, my preference has always been cider vinegar. But, that is merely preference.

    Oat milk, for some reason, does not work for this recipe. It doesn’t curdle well because of the low fat content. 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 42
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Sodium: 186.3 mg
    • Fat: 2.9 g
    • Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
    • Fiber: 0 g
    • Protein: 1.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    Comments

    1. Ant

      September 12, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      please clarify the ratios using almond milk .. if recipe calls for 1 cup buttermilk.. the sub is 1 cup of almond milk + 1 Tbsp of cider vinegar? so mixture will be 1 tbsp more.. or should it be one cup total?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 12, 2022 at 3:47 pm

        Technically, the entire is 1 cup of almond milk + 1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar. But, once it curdles it’s almost back to one cup. The ratio will work wherever 1 cup of buttermilk is called for.

        Reply
    2. Sarah

      September 10, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Would cashew milk work for this?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 12, 2022 at 3:49 pm

        Yes, it sure will.

        Reply
    3. Denise

      April 19, 2022 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you for this recipe! I wanted to make Vegas chicken tenders using potatoes, but needed buttermilk milk, and as a newly minted vegan, didn’t know what to use. Luckily your recipe came right up when I searched, and I had unsweetened almond milk and apple cider vinegar on hand (I make a hair conditioner out of the ingredients lol). You’re a lifesaver!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 19, 2022 at 10:18 pm

        Denise, that’s so awesome and I’m pumped you’re here!!! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with a question or comment.

        Blessings,
        shane

        Reply
    4. Luna

      March 06, 2022 at 11:55 pm

      Can I use coconut milk unsweetened…I am allergic to oat and soya

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Labkachar

      March 04, 2022 at 11:08 pm

      Can you replace almond milk with water since almond milk is basically just slightly fatty water?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        March 06, 2022 at 5:20 pm

        Unfortunately, no. It’s the fat in the almond milk that causes it to curdle like buttermilk.

        Reply
    6. Paula Mae Bain

      October 24, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      Hey Shane, I’m Paula from the Bahamas! Your vegan buttermilk recipe was very inspiring. I’m difinitely gonna give it a try! Thanks.

      Reply
    7. Marlene Gee

      October 24, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      I use unsweetened cashew milk. Would it work just as well with that?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 24, 2021 at 5:29 pm

        Sure thing.

        Reply
      • Tom

        March 27, 2022 at 10:55 am

        First time I only had cashew and it worked great.

        Reply
    8. LA McCray

      October 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks for the recipe… What happens if you use a sweetened milk alternative? TIA

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 13, 2021 at 11:21 pm

        It would probably taste like sweetened buttermilk:) I just don’t prefer it. But, you may like it.

        Reply
        • Tom

          January 11, 2022 at 9:05 pm

          Seems like this could work for cornbread which might call for some sugar?

          Reply
          • Shane Martin

            January 11, 2022 at 11:02 pm

            I believe so:)

            Reply
    9. Hilary

      December 07, 2020 at 11:00 am

      Thank you much Shane!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 08, 2020 at 10:18 pm

        My pleasure:)

        Reply
    10. Frances Morey

      September 16, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you for sharing all the information and recipe for making Vegan Buttermilk out of Almond or Soy milk. I know the technique was exhaustively tested in your test kitchen. I appreciate your exacting directions.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Shane Martin

      September 15, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Make Vegan Buttermilk in 2 minutes. It’s so easy and requires only 2 ingredients. Perfect for pancakes, biscuits, cookies, and all kinds of recipes.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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