HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES TO VANILLA EXTRACT: A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE

Expert opinion from Aparna Nemalikanti

M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics · 10 years of experience · India

To make the extract vanilla, beans are soaked in alcohol to extract its enticing flavor and aroma. The best substitutes of vanilla extract are maple syrup famous for its sweet aroma, almond extract for its nutty flavor, brandy or rum, a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom or nutmeg, instant coffee, zesting a lemon or orange at the end of baking. These are some of the best substitutes to complete your dish in the absence of vanilla.

Expert opinion from Akshita Gangwal

M.Sc Dietetics & Applied Nutrition · 1.4 years of experience · India

A healthier substitute for vanilla extract could be Fruit Zest: The zest or the juice of citrus fruits such as lemon, oranges, lime or Vanilla beans: The whole vanilla bean pod can be used in place of vanilla extract.

Expert opinion from Bhanu Kalyani P

M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics · 2 years of experience · India

The healthier substitutes of vanilla extract are: 1. Maple syrup 2. Almond extract 3. Vanilla almond milk 4. Honey 5. Spices 6. Chocolate 7. Citrus zest 8. Instant coffee

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