The Art of Plant-Based Eating

   Plant-based diets can have many different definitions. Today we will be looking at a diet that is more suited for those following a vegan diet. So, what is a vegan diet? A person who is vegan, means that their diet is void of all animal-based products, from the meat straight off of an animal to the honey and milk that they make.  When switching from a plant-based vegetarian diet to a vegan diet you might be wondering "How can I make my baked goods without eggs?" Luckily there are many substitutes for eggs made available out there if you are following a vegan diet, or you are allergic to eggs.                 The main purpose for wanting to include eggs is for its ability to bind the ingredients together, for example, when making a batter for frying or when making pancakes, or for making an emulsion like homemade mayo.   Some well-known substitutions for eggs in baking include: flaxseeds aka "flax-eggs" unsweetened applesauce unsweetened plain yogurt bananas silke