It’s almost time for the holidays, and as the aroma of freshly baked treats fills the air, it’s time to elevate your baking game with the ultimate plant-based delights. VegNews editor and resident dessert know-it-all Tanya Flink introduces a delectable lineup of her favorite plant-based baking essentials to ignite your baking enthusiasm and satisfy your sweet cravings. From a foolproof boxed brownie mix to innovative egg substitutes and creamy butter alternatives, these culinary gems are key to all your baking needs.

RELATED: Vegan Cookies Near Me: 16 Bakeries to Check Out Now Miyoko’s Creamery 1 European-style unsalted butter Baked goods call for butter, pure and simple—and this one from Miyoko’s Creamery is my go-to. It holds up in frosting and doesn’t curdle or break in a batter. It’s also lovely on freshly baked challah, pancakes, muffins, bagels .

.. pretty much any kind of carb.

FIND it here Elmhurst 2 Pistachio milk Every baked good deserves a good latte to sip alongside. Elmhurst’s lightly sweet, luxuriously creamy barista-style pistachio milk makes the most marvelous microfoam and perfectly complements a fresh espresso pull. I’m pairing pistachio lattes with crumbly scones and crunchy biscotti all season long.

FIND it here Deux 3 Adaptogenic cookie dough The sweet combo of girlboss energy and swoon-worthy flavors have me hooked on vegan, gluten-free cookie dough brand Deux . I love the better-for-you ingredients, and how it’s indulgent without the .