Vegan Biscuits and Gravy Recipe: Flaky, Buttery, and Dairy-Free! (2024)

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This Vegan Biscuits and Gravy recipe is the best dairy- and egg-free way to make flaky and tender biscuits with creamy plant-based gravy.

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Everyone loves a freshly baked biscuit, not to mention one slathered in homemade gravy. And now plant-based eaters can rejoice: these biscuits and gravy are 100% vegan, and every bit as savory, buttery and delicious.

How to Make Vegan Biscuits

Despite being vegan, this biscuit recipe is similar to your standard homemade biscuits. You’ll need the standard dry ingredients, plus a few dairy-free swaps to replace the milk and butter in most biscuit recipes.

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How to Replace Dairy in Homemade Biscuits

It’s easier than you think to swap out butter for dairy-free homemade biscuits. For this recipe, you’ll use:

  • Vegan butter, which you’ll cut into small pieces to work into the biscuit dough.
  • Vegan yogurt. Choose an unflavored yogurt made with almond, cashew, oat, or coconut. For best results, use both regular vegan yogurt and 1 tablespoon of Greek-style vegan yogurt, which is thicker and adds a nice tang to the dough.
  • Plain nut milk, such as cashew or almond milk.

Vegan Biscuit Dough

To mix the dough and shape your vegan biscuits, start by combining the dry ingredients in one bowl. Then add the dairy-free butter in small pieces to the dry ingredients, working the butter into small flour-covered pieces. You can do this with your hands or a pastry cutter.

Next, add the wet ingredients (yogurt, Greek yogurt and nut milk) to make a shaggy, sticky dough. Be sure not to overmix anything, which can result in dense and chewy biscuits.

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To cut the biscuits, shape the dough into a square on a flat work surface. It should be about 1-inch thick, with a flattened surface. Use a sharp knife or rotary cutter to slice the dough into 8 equal squares. Be careful not to press down on the biscuit dough too much, which can prevent all those flaky layers from forming.

Let the cut biscuits chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes before baking them to flaky, golden brown perfection.

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How to Make Vegan Gravy

While your vegan biscuits bake, it’s time to make your gravy. If you like, you can use a link of plant-based sausage to add texture and a familiar meat-like flavor to your sauce.

The other ingredients you need for this creamy and savory homemade gravy recipe are:

  • Vegan butter
  • Scallions
  • All-purpose flour, to thicken the sauce
  • Plain, unsweetened nut milk
  • Nutmeg, for a touch of warmth
  • Garlic powder for the signature gravy flavor

Make the gravy right in a large cast-iron skillet. The recipe comes together in minutes and results in a thick, creamy and flavor-filled sauce that you’ll want to eat straight out of the pan!

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Serving & Storing

Serve your vegan biscuits and gravy fresh and hot! You can also top your flaky biscuits with fruit jam (try one of my low-sugar jam recipes made with peaches and vanilla or raspberries), a pat of plant-based butter, or alongside a warm bowl of homemade soup.

The gravy goes just as well over seared tofu, tempeh, or other plant-based protein for a hearty meal that you won’t miss the meat in.

You can store the gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep the biscuits on the counter for up to 2 days. Both the biscuits and gravy can be frozen for up to three months.

To defrost frozen vegan biscuits or gravy, let both thaw in the fridge overnight or on the the counter for a few hours before serving. You can also warm them in the oven, wrapped in aluminum foil.

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Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

Flaky, buttery vegan biscuits with gravy will have you not even missing the dairy in this 100% plant-based Southern treat.

3.38 from 8 votes

Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Breads, Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 biscuits

Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients

Biscuits

  • teaspoons baking powder
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups AP flour plus more for dusting
  • ¾ cup and 1 teaspoon vegan butter cut into half cm cubes plus more for brushing
  • ¾ cup plain vegan yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons plain cashew or almond milk

Gravy

  • 1 vegan sausage minced (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ¼ cup spring onion finely chopped, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups plain cashew or almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F / 204°C.

  • In a large bowl, mix until combined the baking powder, salt, sugar, baking soda and flour. Add small pieces of vegan butter and mix them until they are covered in flour. Add the vegan yogurt, Greek yogurt and cashew milk and combine with your hands until the mix is together and looks shaggy. Be careful to not overmix.

  • Dust the counter with flour and bring down the dough. Form a 1″ thick square with your hands, pressing along the dough. Then, cut the dough into four squares with a knife or pizza cutter. Make a tower with the four squares and press them down with your hands. Roll the dough to a 1″ thick rectangle. Trim the borders to have clean edges. Cut the rectangle into 8 squares. Place the biscuits on an oven tray covered with parchment and freeze them for 20 minutes.

  • Bake the biscuits for 20 – 25 minutes, until they are golden brown.

  • Meanwhile, make the gravy. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced vegan sausage and the onions, cook them until they start to brown. Then, add the flour, mix everything together and cook for about one minute. Finally, add the cashew milk, nutmeg, garlic powder and pepper. Mix and bring to a boil, cook until the gravy has thickened. Season with salt.

  • Open the biscuits in half, fill with gravy and top with fresh parsley. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 11gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 1592mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1157IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 3mg

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Vegan Biscuits and Gravy Recipe: Flaky, Buttery, and Dairy-Free! (2024)

FAQs

What is a good substitute for milk in biscuits and gravy? ›

Yes, it is possible to make cream gravy without milk. One alternative is to use a non-dairy milk such as almond milk or soy milk. Another option is to use a roux (a mixture of butter and flour) to thicken the gravy, and then add a flavorful broth or stock in place of the milk.

Can you use water instead of milk for gravy? ›

Simple Gravy Recipe Without Milk

This old fashioned gravy recipe made from pan drippings and a slurry of water and corn starch has been passed down in my family for generations. It's a foolproof gravy recipe and so easy to make following these simple instructions.

What biscuits do not contain dairy? ›

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  • Lazy Day Foods Millionaire's Shortbread 150g.

Can I use oat milk instead of milk for biscuits? ›

In baking, you sometimes need a liquid to be thicker or thinner. Because of oat milk's neutral taste, you can use it for any liquid in a recipe. Just be sure to use oat milk that is similar to the original liquid in texture and thickness.

What can you substitute for butter and milk? ›

7 Go-To Butter Substitutes for Dairy-Free Baking
  1. Coconut Oil. Coconut oil is a popular butter substitute, especially for vegans. ...
  2. Fruit Purée. In certain recipes, you can use puréed soft fruit instead of butter. ...
  3. Lard. ...
  4. Vegan Butter. ...
  5. Olive Oil. ...
  6. Vegetable Oil. ...
  7. Vegetable Shortening.
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What can you substitute for milk when making biscuits? ›

Milk in most recipes hydrates the dry ingredients and adds flavor, and there are plenty of substitutes that can do just that without compromising the final result.
  • Half and half. ...
  • Heavy cream. ...
  • Nondairy milks, like soy and almond. ...
  • Sour cream. ...
  • Yogurt. ...
  • Evaporated milk. ...
  • Canned coconut milk. ...
  • Water.
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Does oat milk work for gravy? ›

This gravy recipe is best with a soy milk because of its natural flavor profile. If you don't use or have soy milk, you can always opt for oat milk or almond milk, just make sure it is unsweetened. Smother this gravy over Country Fried Cauliflower Steaks or biscuits!

What happens if I use water instead of milk in baking? ›

There are slight differences in flavor and texture when you replace milk with water. You're also taking out small amounts of protein, sugar (in the form of lactose) and fat that are in the milk. The cake should bake all right but it won't be exactly the same.

What can you substitute for milk in a roux? ›

Basic White Sauce Roux Substitution:

3 tbsp Smart Balance Light, dairy-free butter 3 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 1/4 c water or milk substitute (I prefer Rice Dreams rice milk, but you could use almond milk or any soy/coconut milk) Directions: 1.

Which popular biscuits are vegan? ›

  • Mrs Crimbles 6 Gluten Free Vegan Chocolate Macaroon 195G. Write a review. ...
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  • Tesco Oaty Rounds Biscuits 300G. ...
  • Tesco Fruit Shortcake Biscuits 200G. ...
  • OREO Vanilla Cookie Sandwich Biscuits 154G. ...
  • Pink Panther Wafers 154G. ...
  • Lotus Biscoff Sandwich Original Cream 150G.

Are any Fox's biscuits vegan? ›

Fox's Chunkie Cookies are a nice, sweet, crumbly chocolate chip cookie that sports loads of flavor despite being completely vegan. This great cookie is unbelievably affordable for such a great taste.

Which dairy free milk is best for baking? ›

Among other milk alternatives like almond milk, soy milk and oat milk, soy milk is by far the best for baking. I learned this over the course of several years and many cookies, cakes, muffins and pies.

Why replace milk with oat milk? ›

Oat milk is safe for people with dairy and soy allergies. It's also a good choice for those who have a tree nut allergy and want to avoid dairy. But if you have celiac disease or are staying away from gluten, check the label on the milk carton (or on the oatmeal if you're making your own).

Can you get dairy free biscuits? ›

Rhythm 108 Organic Vegan Gluten & Dairy Free Tea Biscuits Share Bag Mixed Case of 6 x 135g.

What happens if you use water instead of milk in biscuits? ›

Will using water instead of milk when baking cookies affect the taste or texture of the cookies? Yes, because milk contains fat but water doesn't. Therefore, water as the inside will. produce a less dense, soft cookie..not perhaps as we're used to but not necessarily inedible.

What is the best milk substitute to cook with? ›

Among other milk alternatives like almond milk, soy milk and oat milk, soy milk is by far the best for baking. I learned this over the course of several years and many cookies, cakes, muffins and pies. Moreover, some people will tell you that you must swap full-fat coconut milk in for heavy cream or half-and-half.

Is there a good substitute for milk? ›

Soy milk has been the most popular non-dairy substitute for decades because its nutrition profile closely resembles that of cow's milk. It's the best high-protein milk alternative. Soy milk offers about 7 grams of protein per cup, compared to cow milk's 8 grams per cup.

What can I have instead of milk? ›

There are a number of alternative foods and drinks available in supermarkets to replace milk and dairy products, such as:
  • soya milks, yoghurts and some cheeses.
  • rice, oat, almond, hazelnut, coconut, quinoa and potato milks.
  • foods that carry the "dairy-free" or "suitable for vegans" signs.

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