Lactose-Free Cooking and Baking Substitutes

If you are very sensitive to lactose like me, you can develop uncomfortable symptoms after eating lactose-containing baked goods. I compiled a list of substitutes for lactose-free ingredients that you can use in cooking and/or baking.

Buttermilk (1 cup)
1 cup lactose-free milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar
1 cup soy yogurt
1 cup warm water plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup soy milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Yogurt (1 cup)
1 cup soy yogurt
1 cup soy sour cream
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 cup fruit puree

Heavy cream or half-and-half (1 cup)
¾ cup lactose-free milk plus 3 tablespoons margarine

Whipped cream (1 cup)
1 sliced banana and 1 egg white beaten until stiff.  Serve immediately.
2 egg whites at room temperature plus 2 tablespoons sugar plus ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar.  Beat all ingredients with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.  Serve immediately.

Whipping cream (1 cup) (for baking only - will not whip)
1 cup lactose-free milk plus ⅓ cup melted margarine

Ricotta cheese
Try our recipe for homemade lactose-free ricotta cheese.

Happy holiday cooking!

~ Monika