If you’re after a quick dairy-free sour cream, this is the one you want. To make 1 cup of coconut cream sour cream, combine: ¾ cup coconut cream ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar 1 ½ tsp lemon juice Pinch of sea salt
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This one takes a little more time to make, but it’s worth it. To make 1 1/2 cups of cashew sour cream, combine: 1 cup soaked raw cashews ½ cup water 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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If you’re after a substitute for your favorite baked dessert, silken tofu is your answer. To make tofu sour cream combine: 12 ounces of silken tofu 1 ½ tbs lemon juice ½ tbs apple cider vinegar Pinch of salt
To make 1 ¼ cups yogurt sour cream substitute, combine: ½ cup plain soy yogurt ½ cup plant-based milk ¼ cup soy milk powder ½ tbsp cornstarch ½ tbsp water ½ tsp lemon juice Pinch of salt
There are plenty of commercially available vegan sour cream brands out there! Some of our favorites include: Kite Hill, Forager, Follow Your Heart, Toffuti, and WayFare.
Photo courtesy of Kite Hill