Making Dairy-free Baked Goods This Christmas
Baked Goods without Dairy are Easy to Make
This Christmas, if you have anyone visiting your home that is unable to eat dairy, you should consider making an alternative to your baked goods. There are some desserts you can make so that everyone can enjoy the holiday and homemade baked goods. Below you’ll find a dairy-free brownie recipe that individuals who are allergic to dairy can enjoy. It is just one of the many baked goods you can make without dairy this Christmas season.
Dairy-Free's The Way to Be
Maple Cherry Brownies
1-1/3 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa
½ tsp salt, optional
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup maple syrup
¼ cup apple juice
1/3 cup corn oil
1 teaspoon amaretto flavoring or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (your choice)
½ cup dried cherries (or cranberries or any other dried fruit of your choice)
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly oil an 8 x8 pan. Sift together dry ingredients. Add maple syrup, apple juice, corn oil, amaretto, and dried cherries. Mix together. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Oven time will vary. Maple Cherry Brownies are just one of the many dairy-free baked goods you can make this Christmas season. Almost anyone will enjoy these brownies, not just individuals who can’t eat dairy.
Butter Without Butter
For the above recipe, the corn oil provides a buttery element to your brownies. Corn oil is an excellent substitute for butter in baked goods. You are free to substitute any dried fruit you wish including raisins. You can even include a mixture of dried fruits too. If you want to omit the dried fruit, the recipe will still work just as well. If you can’t find amaretto flavoring at your grocery store, simply use vanilla extract as indicated.
Mouthwatering and Milk-Free
Making baked goods for guests with food allergies is not that difficult. As you can see, you don’t need dairy or eggs to make a mouth-watering dessert. Take a look at your usual recipes and consider what ingredients you can substitute and how you can alter the recipe to fit specific dietary restrictions. If you don’t have the time to make a special dessert, you can take a look in the frozen section of a natural foods store. They usually sell frozen gluten-free and dairy-free desserts. Just remember to read the ingredient labels carefully before purchasing any prepackaged baked goods.