How To Make Almond Milk Buttermilk

Let’s learn how to make buttermilk with almond milk. Then, you can use it to make the fluffiest vegan buttermilk pancakes, a great vegan alternative to our almond milk pancakes.

Why should you make this recipe?

• It only takes 2 minutes to make and you only need 2 ingredients to make it.
• It adds an amazing fluffy texture to any baked good. And, it works as an excellent vegan substitute for regular buttermilk.
• This recipe is also freezer friendly and will stay good for up to 2 months. However, it is so quick to make and we prefer making it fresh and as needed.

About The Ingredients

To make your own vegan almond buttermilk substitute, you only need 2 ingredients: Almond milk and apple cider vinegar.

Almond milk: Always use unsweetened almond milk. Make sure it is at room temperature. These factors help the acid curdle the proteins effectively and quickly.

You can either buy unsweetened almond milk from the store or make your own using our homemade roasted almond milk recipe. Here in this recipe, we use a store-bought product (Alpro) and it works perfectly. 

To make this vegan buttermilk recipe, other non-dairy milk options you can use include soy milk (second-best plant-milk to use), oat milk, cashew milk, pea milk and coconut milk.

Apple cider vinegar: This is a lightly-colored vinegar that has been made from fermented apple juice. It helps almond milk to curdle. It is pretty neutral in flavor when used in baked stuff. You won’t taste it in whatever you bake.

You can use any other light-colored vinegar like distilled vinegar (which is colorless), white vinegar, or rice wine vinegar. And, if you don't have vinegar on hand, you can use lemon or lime juice instead.

How to Make

Making buttermilk with almond milk is easier than you might think! This recipe only uses 2 ingredients and only takes 2 minutes! Now, you can make a delicious non-dairy substitute for buttermilk without spending a fortune! Let's see how.

Combine the ingredients: Place the almond milk into a medium-sized cup or bowl. Then, add the vinegar to the milk and stir it well.

Let the mixture curdle: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 1-2 minutes or until the almond milk starts to curdle.

Use it in recipes: Give it another mix and use it as you would regular buttermilk. If you are substituting normal buttermilk, use a one-to-one ratio.

Expert Tips

• You can increase or decrease the amount of non-dairy buttermilk you are making. Just keep the ratio of ingredients the same. For every cup of unsweetened almond milk (or the alternative milk you choose) use 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
• If you aren't the biggest fan of almond milk but still want a dairy-free substitute for buttermilk, you can use this recipe using any other plant-based milk as long as it's unsweetened. However, you will have the best results using almond milk or soy milk.
• When making vegan buttermilk, you will get the best results when using room temperature milk. Simply leave the measured out milk on the counter (covered) for 30 minutes to an hour. The exact time will depend on the temperature of the room.
• Instead of apple cider vinegar, any other light-colored vinegar will work to make almond buttermilk. This includes rice wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or distilled vinegar. 
• If you don’t have any type of vinegar on hand, you can also substitute it using lemon juice or lime juice. They have enough acidity to curdle the almond milk and add a tangy and slightly sour taste.
• If you allow the almond buttermilk to sit for too long without using it, it will separate. This is completely normal and fixable. All that you have to do is stir it well before adding it to your recipe.
• To store, place it inside of an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days. However, for the best results, simply make the buttermilk right before you need to use it. It only takes 2 minutes!

Uses

Our all time favorite way to use this almond buttermilk is to make pancakes. They always come out super thick and fluffy.

This vegan buttermilk can even be used to make a vegan batter when frying oyster mushrooms.

You can also make a wide variety of baked goods including cakes, cupcakes, muffins, biscuits, waffles and scones. And the recipe doesn’t even have to be completely vegan!

FAQs

More Recipes with Almond Milk

• Almond Milk Hot Chocolate
• Almond Milk Pancakes
• Almond Milk Crepes

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