WHEN THE PANTRY ISN'T RIGHT FOR YOU
A Few Swaps From Inside
Nut-Free? Swap The Almond Flour
Sunflower seed flour, one for one, is the standard nut-free swap. Certified gluten-free oat flour works too, for a slightly lighter crumb.
No Coconut? Reach For Soy Yogurt
Unsweetened soy yogurt, one for one, is the swap that is both coconut-free and nut-free. Avocado oil replaces coconut oil the same way.
Out Of Flax? Make A Chia Egg
One tablespoon of ground chia and three of water, rested ten minutes. It behaves almost exactly like a flax egg in muffins and loaves.
WHAT YOU GET
The next layer of swaps.
A companion to the Vegan & Gluten-Free Edition of Guilt-Free Treats, for the moments its pantry isn't the right fit: an allergy, a goal, or an empty jar on a Tuesday night.
Ten Core Ingredient Pages
What each ingredient does in these recipes, the swaps that work with exact ratios, what to expect, and when not to substitute at all.
Nut-Free, Coconut-Free & Lighter On Oil
Which recipes are already safe, what to change in the rest, and which ones will change the most.
Less Sweet, Your Way
Five simple adjustments, from less maple syrup to a little zest and vanilla, to take the sweetness down gradually.
Quick Table & Troubleshooting
A one-page table for fast answers mid-recipe, plus fixes for grainy mousse, soggy bars and granola that won't cluster.
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I receive it?
After checkout, the download link is sent to your email so you can open it on your computer, tablet or phone. If you do not see it, please check your spam or promotions folder. That is usually where it hides.
Do I need the Vegan & Gluten-Free Edition?
It is written as its companion. Every swap starts from that book's pantry and names its recipes, so the two work best side by side.
Will it help with a nut or coconut allergy?
It has full pages on making the recipes nut-free and coconut-free, with the swaps I tested in my own kitchen. With a serious allergy, please always read the label of every ingredient. No guide can control what is in the packet in front of you.
Does it teach me how to make recipes vegan?
No. The Vegan & Gluten-Free Edition already did that. This guide picks up from there, for when almond flour, coconut, maple syrup or flax isn't right for you.
Can I make the recipes less sweet?
Yes. There is a whole page on it: using a little less maple syrup, choosing less ripe bananas, replacing part of the dates with applesauce, adding cocoa, and leaning on zest and vanilla.
How is this different from the original swap guide?
The original is the companion to the original Guilt-Free Treats and covers ingredients like honey, Greek yogurt and eggs. This edition starts from the vegan pantry, and every swap in it stays plant-based.
What if I am not satisfied?
Write to me at help@elisabethsays.com within 30 days and I will personally help sort it out.
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