7 Egg Substitutes in Recipes (2024)

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Chia seeds

Just like with flaxseeds, you can mix chia seeds and water to make an egg-like binding agent. Add 1 tablespoon of organic chia seeds to 2.5 tablespoons of water, then leave for 15 minutes until it has a consistency similar to jelly.

Chia seeds

Just like with flaxseeds, you can mix chia seeds and water to make an egg-like binding agent. Add 1 tablespoon of organic chia seeds to 2.5 tablespoons of water, then leave for 15 minutes until it has a consistency similar to jelly.

Mayonnaise. Eggs are a key ingredient in mayonnaise, so it makes sense that it can be a perfect substitute when you're out of eggs. Use 3 tablespoons of mayo as an egg substitute.

One egg is approximately equal to 1/4 cup liquid. Potential substitutes for eggs include: yogurt, applesauce and mashed banana. Always consider the number of eggs you are replacing.

Plain applesauce, mashed extra ripe banana, mashed sweet potato or mashed ripe avocado can all be used to replace egg in recipes. If you're using a pre-made mixture (such as applesauce) be sure to use a plain version with no added sweeteners.

For recipes which use eggs primarily as a leavening agent you can try a commercial egg replacement product (see above) or the following mixture: 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon baking powder per egg.

Use applesauce to add moisture. Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of applesauce in sweet desserts. If you want a lighter texture, add an extra 1/2 teaspoonful of baking powder, as fruit purées tend to make the final product denser than the original recipe.

What happens if I don't use eggs in cake mix? ›

If you don't add eggs to a cake mix, a few things may happen: The texture may become denser and less fluffy. The cake may be drier and more prone to crumbling.

Water, Vegetable Oil, and Baking Powder

Serve a well-risen, fluffy box cake without the eggs by replacing them with a mixture of water, vegetable oil, and baking powder. The baking powder is the leavening agent, while the water and vegetable oil adds moisture and binds the ingredients.

Combine a tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water, stir to combine, and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken. Ground flaxseed emulates eggs' binding qualities in breads, cakes, muffins, cookies, burgers, and vegan meatballs.

Egg Substitution: In some baking recipes, eggs can be replaced with milk, especially in recipes where eggs act as a binder. For example, in pancake or waffle recipes, you can sometimes use milk instead of eggs to create a similar texture. Use 1/4 cup of milk as a substitute for each egg.

Applesauce. Use applesauce to add moisture. Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of applesauce in sweet desserts. If you want a lighter texture, add an extra 1/2 teaspoonful of baking powder, as fruit purées tend to make the final product denser than the original recipe.

For recipes which use eggs primarily as a leavening agent you can try a commercial egg replacement product (see above) or the following mixture: 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon baking powder per egg.

Firm tofu is a great option for egg-free cooking, and works best in savoury dishes such as eggless quiches, lasagne, vegan egg salad, or a breakfast scramble. A quarter cup of pureed silken tofu can be used to replace one egg.