- Agave Nectar - Agave nectar is probably my favorite honey substitute as it has a lower glycemic index just like honey, is a similar golden color to honey and has a great naturally sweet flavor. I also regularly have it in my pantry for making homemade margaritas, or Homemade Vegan Marshmallows! - Maple Syrup - Another pantry staple I ALWAYS have on hand, maple syrup is a great, convenient choice for replacing honey. It has a bit stronger of a flavor than honey, but it is a perfect replacement for the sweetness. - Brown Rice Syrup - Extra thick and sticky just like honey, brown rice syrup is a great option. I tend to use it less as a honey replacer just because I don't regularly have it on hand, but if you do, it's a great choice! - Store-bought vegan honey - There are a few bee-free vegan honeys you can find in stores and online that are typically made from boiling and reducing apple juice into a thick syrup. Most recipes that call for honey are using them as a natural sweetener as honey is simply a sweet substance made from the fructose and glucose monosaccharides in plant nectar and fruits. Since honey is as sweet as table sugar, it is incredibly easy to substitute that sweetness with vegan friendly substitutes. My vegan honey mustard dressing uses a combination of agave nectar and maple syrup for the perfect flavor profile and sweetness, but below are a few more ideas you can try in other recipes that call for honey!