13 Times You Should Opt for Vegan Butter Instead – And Why It Works Wonders

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Vegan butter often gets a bad rap. Even though it’s dairy free, it still works in a lot of dishes to help give you the perfect consistency and flavor. These recipes prove that you can make a delicious dish when you opt for vegan butter.

When Making Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

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You can’t deny butter makes mashed potatoes better! Vegan butter will help make the mashed potatoes creamy and it’ll add some extra flavor as well.

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For Stuffing

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Mushroom Stuffing. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Using vegan butter in your mushroom stuffing will help give it more of that traditional stuffing flavor.

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For Vegan Strawberry Scones

Vegan Scones with the taste of a chocolate strawberry in every bite.
Vegan Strawberry Scones, Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

These tender, fluffy scones are mixed with tons of little strawberry pieces and dark chocolate chips to create a great way to use vegan butter.

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To Cook Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Vegan butter is used to cook these whole wheat chocolate chip pancakes. Cooking them in butter gives the pancakes extra flavor.

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For Fudgy Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fudgy Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

The flavorful almond butter is a tasty vegan butter that’s used to make these cookies. It gives the fudgy double chocolate chip cookies more flavor.

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When Making Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

VEGAN PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Use vegan butter in your cinnamon rolls to make a delicious dairy-free breakfast treat that’s sweet and tasty.

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As A Topping For Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Vegan butter allows you to make your hot cross buns and rolls even more flavorful. These buns are perfectly paired with your favorite dishes.

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With Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

vegan instant pot mac and cheese
Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Butter is a delicious ingredient that help make mac and cheese creamy. You can make this mac and cheese in the instant pot for a delicious side dish.

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For Making A Tasty Vegan Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Alfredo. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Vegan butter will help you make a creamy alfredo sauce that you can mix with spaghetti squash and broccoli. You can also use the alfredo sauce with pasta dishes.

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When Buttering Bread for Grilled Cheese

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Copycat Zupas Ultimate Grilled Cheese. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Butter is a must for grilled cheese and you can use it to make the ultimate copycat grilled cheese recipe.

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To Make The Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Topping

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

The mashed potato topping for shepherds pie wouldn’t be the same without butter! This Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is one easy dinner dish to make.

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To Make Strawberry Shortcakes

EASY VEGAN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BY HAPPY FOOD HEALTHY LIFE
Strawberry Shortcake. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Use vegan butter to make the shortcakes for this tasty dessert. The butter will help make the biscuits.

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For Baking Bread

Closeup photo of a vegan pumpkin bread loaf with a maple glaze on top. There is a cinnamon stick on top of the loaf as garnish. The first slice of the loaf has been cut, showing the loaf's moist crumb.
Vegan Pumpkin Bread. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Plant-based butter can help you create a delicious loaf of bread, like this vegan pumpkin bread for when you’re craving a sweet dessert with pumpkin flavor.

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These recipes prove that you can make something delicious by swapping out vegan butter for regular butter!

15 Hearty Dishes That Will Ruin Your New Year’s Goals

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There are a lot of hearty dishes out there that are delicious and comforting. While they’re filling and tasty, most are unhealthy and will do nothing but ruin your New Year’s goals.

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New Year New You – Not All Smoothies Are Healthy – But These Are

Mixed Berry Smoothie. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Not all smoothies are healthy but these delicious smoothies are! They’re loaded with healthy ingredients, vitamins, and are full of antioxidants and goodies.

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15 Cozy Winter Soup Recipes Even Non-Vegans Will Love

Winter Soups. Vegan Ramen. Photo Credit: Happy Food Healthy Life

Whether you eat meat or don’t, these cozy winter soups will be a filling winter meal that you love. The easy to make soups offer up a creamy, cozy, and satisfying meal that will warm you up.

Read it here: 15 Cozy Winter Soup Recipes Even Non-Vegans Will Love

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