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Dietary Substitutions for Eggscellent Experiments

We strive to accommodate the needs of all families. Below please find recommended substitutes for our Rad-Families with dietary restrictions, compliments of VeegMama, a lifestyle blog sharing new approaches to healthy living through food, wellness, and personal fulfillment.

Gluten-Free
Chocolate Soufflé Cake >> Use gluten-free flour.

Egg Allergy
Chocolate Soufflé Cake >> Instead off egg whites, beat 1 cup of aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas).  Instead of yolks, ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons of VeganEgg with 2 ½ cups of water.
Crispy Chicken Tenders >> For the egg mixture, mix 2 tablespoons of Follow Your Heart’s VeganEgg and ½ cup of water.
Scientific Chef’s Salad >> Use dairy-free mayonnaise, such as Vegennaise. Either omit the eggs, or use beets in their place.

Dairy Allergy
Chocolate Soufflé Cake >> Use dairy-free butter and ice cream.
Crispy Chicken Tenders >> Use dairy-free milk, such almond or soy.

Vegetarian
Crispy Chicken Tenders >> Instead of chicken, slice a package of tempeh into sticks of desired thickness.

Vegan
Chocolate Soufflé Cake >> Instead off egg whites, beat 1 cup of aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas).  Instead of yolks, ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons of VeganEgg with 2 ½ cups of water.  Use dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance.
Crispy Chicken Tenders >> Use dairy-free milk, such almond or soy.  For the egg mixture, mix 2 tablespoons of Follow Your Heart’s VeganEgg and ½ cup of water. Instead of chicken, slice a package of tempeh into sticks of desired thickness.
Scientific Chef’s Salad >> Use dairy-free mayonnaise, such as Vegennaise.  Use a dairy-free cheddar cheese, such as Daiya.  Instead of bacon, use a veggie bacon such as Lightlife Smart Bacon or Fakin’ Bacon, or meatless bacon bits, such as McCormick Bac’n Pieces, Betty Crocker Baco-O’s Bits, or Cool Foods Veggie Bacon Bits & Dips. Either omit the eggs, or use beets in their place.