Easy swaps
Swap the thing, keep the meal. These are all in normal UK supermarkets.
| Instead of | Try | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Cow's milk | Oat or soya drink | Pick "fortified" for calcium and B12. "Barista" versions froth for coffee. |
| Butter | Vegan block or spread | Blocks work for baking. Spreads for toast. |
| Cheese | Vegan cheese, or nutritional yeast | Nutritional yeast ("nooch") tastes cheesy on pasta. Some have B12 added. |
| Beef mince | Red lentils, or vegan mince | Lentils are cheapest. Use them in bolognese, chilli, cottage pie. |
| Chicken | Chickpeas, tofu, or vegan pieces | Press tofu for 10 minutes first so it goes crispy. |
| Eggs in baking | 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water | Stir, wait 5 minutes. Replaces 1 egg in cakes. |
| Scrambled egg | Scrambled tofu | Crumble firm tofu into a pan with a pinch of turmeric. |
| Honey | Maple or golden syrup | Golden syrup is cheaper. |
| Yoghurt | Soya or oat yoghurt | Plain soya works in curries too. |
| Cream | Oat or soya cream | Next to the long-life cream. |
| Gravy | Most gravy granules | Many are vegan already. Check the label. |