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Best Substitutes For Vanilla Extract

If you’ve ever reached into your pantry for vanilla extract only to find you’ve run out, I have 10 easy substitutes for vanilla extract to try instead!

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I love vanilla in just about anything! I use it in baked goods, pancakes, waffles, milkshakes, smoothies, oatmeal, french toast, and in savory recipes too!

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Best Overall: Vanilla Paste Or Fresh Vanilla Bean Pods

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Vanilla powder has a stronger more pronounced flavor than the extract, and is also an excellent substitute option.

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Best Option For Baked Goods: Pure Maple Syrup Or Vanilla Sugar

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You can use honey the same way you’d use maple syrup in place of the vanilla extract in a recipe.

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Rum, brandy, and bourbon all make an excellent vanilla extract replacement.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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