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Substitutes for vanilla extract

Alcohol-carried flavor — swaps by heat exposure.

Amount neededUse insteadNotes
1 tsp1/2 tsp vanilla bean pasteStronger and speckled — halve it.
1 tsp1/2 the amount of imitation vanillaImitation is harsher; heat mellows it.
1 tsp (raw applications)1/4 tsp vanilla powderNo alcohol bite.

FAQ

What can I substitute for vanilla extract?

1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste; 1/2 the amount of imitation vanilla; 1/4 tsp vanilla powder.

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