Vegan butter?

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shorty35565
shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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I want to make some veggie puffs, but it calls for butter. I gave up butter 11 months ago when I started this diet, but Idk what to use in it's place. So how is vegan butter? It is ok for u? Opinions?

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  • imcatbear
    imcatbear Posts: 38
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    Not sure about vegan butter (I'm allergic to soy), would subbing coconut oil work or does the recipe call for beating the butter w/something?
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
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    Just use coconut butter.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    Just use coconut butter.

    Coconut butter? I've never heard of tht! I learn something new all the time. Is it with the rest of the butter in the store?
  • ItsPheebs
    ItsPheebs Posts: 127 Member
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    Smart Balance is vegan and you can get it in any grocery store. My favorite is Earth Balance, which I have to usually get at places like Whole Foods or Sprouts.

    I think you mean coconut oil, not butter, which you can use but it doesn't have the same flavor.
  • thinnnnnnner
    thinnnnnnner Posts: 89
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    Smart Balance is vegan and you can get it in any grocery store. My favorite is Earth Balance, which I have to usually get at places like Whole Foods or Sprouts.

    I think you mean coconut oil, not butter, which you can use but it doesn't have the same flavor.

    Yes Earth Balance! It has a soy free version too for those with soy allergies.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    Smart Balance is vegan and you can get it in any grocery store. My favorite is Earth Balance, which I have to usually get at places like Whole Foods or Sprouts.

    I think you mean coconut oil, not butter, which you can use but it doesn't have the same flavor.

    Yes Earth Balance! It has a soy free version too for those with soy allergies.

    I dont have a prob with soy. Is smart balance healthy? Like better than reg butter?
  • ItsPheebs
    ItsPheebs Posts: 127 Member
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    Smart Balance is vegan and you can get it in any grocery store. My favorite is Earth Balance, which I have to usually get at places like Whole Foods or Sprouts.

    I think you mean coconut oil, not butter, which you can use but it doesn't have the same flavor.

    Yes Earth Balance! It has a soy free version too for those with soy allergies.


    I dont have a prob with soy. Is smart balance healthy? Like better than reg butter?

    I believe it is, yes. It's made with olive oil or flax seed and is supposed to be better for your heart. I started using it before I went vegan at my doc's recommendation ... then I discovered earth balance which is even a step healthier.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    Smart Balance is vegan and you can get it in any grocery store. My favorite is Earth Balance, which I have to usually get at places like Whole Foods or Sprouts.

    I think you mean coconut oil, not butter, which you can use but it doesn't have the same flavor.

    Yes Earth Balance! It has a soy free version too for those with soy allergies.


    I dont have a prob with soy. Is smart balance healthy? Like better than reg butter?

    I believe it is, yes. It's made with olive oil or flax seed and is supposed to be better for your heart. I started using it before I went vegan at my doc's recommendation ... then I discovered earth balance which is even a step healthier.

    We dont really have a whole foods place here :( So idk where I could get it
  • 321blueeyes
    321blueeyes Posts: 279 Member
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    My two cents: Earth Balance tastes better than Smart Balance. I don't have a hard time finding it - Trader Joe's, most (larger) grocery stores too.

    I haven't tested it as a baking substitute yet...
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
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    You can get Earth Balance at Walmart.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    You can get Earth Balance at Walmart.
    Really? yay!
  • curvyvegan
    curvyvegan Posts: 80 Member
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    Soy-free Earth Balance is great if you can find it! Depending on your level of soy intolerance, the original Earth Balance might be okay too...it is mainly a combination of oils, not much soy protein in it.

    Works perfectly for all your baking needs!
  • momtokgo
    momtokgo Posts: 446 Member
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    My two cents: Earth Balance tastes better than Smart Balance. I don't have a hard time finding it - Trader Joe's, most (larger) grocery stores too.

    I haven't tested it as a baking substitute yet...

    Earth Balance is amazing!! It is wonderful for baking, way better then regular margarine. We buy the soy free one at our local grocery store. Its a hard margarine, a lot of the other vegan ones are soft and not great for baking.
  • VanessaMFaulkner
    VanessaMFaulkner Posts: 82
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    I use coconut butter
  • lisasays
    lisasays Posts: 142 Member
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    Earth balance has soy-free, dairy-free "butter" and I also use raw coconut oil (its hard like butter).

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