Need to replace eggs in a recipe? Whether managing cholesterol, following a vegan diet, dealing with allergies, or simply out of eggs, these swaps work seamlessly in cakes, pies, cookies, muffins, brioche, or quiche.
Many home cooks struggle with egg substitutes in cooking. As experienced bakers who've tested countless recipes, we've compiled this practical guide to reliable egg replacements. Bookmark it for your next bake!
We've curated these seven top vegan egg substitutes, proven effective across countless recipes, into one easy guide.
Note: Each recipe below replaces one egg. Scale up proportionally—double, triple, or more—as needed for your dish.
- Mix 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoons water.
- Whisk with a fork until it thickens to a creamy, egg-like consistency.
- Combine 1 tablespoon chia seeds with 8 cl water (about 5 tablespoons).
- Stir and let rest for 15 minutes until it forms a gel-like texture.
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- Blend 1 tablespoon soy protein powder with 3 tablespoons water.
- Stir thoroughly to achieve a smooth, egg-like texture.
- Mix 1 tablespoon agar-agar with 3 tablespoons water.
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- Chop half a ripe banana into pieces.
- Mash with a fork until smooth.
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- Use 60 g unsweetened applesauce.
- Use 3 tablespoons organic peanut butter.
These substitutes mimic eggs' key roles in baking: binding ingredients and providing lift.
Use them confidently as binders or leaveners. For multiple eggs, simply multiply the amounts.
Each substitute produces slightly different results, so experiment to find your favorites for specific recipes.
For instance, sweet options like banana or applesauce shine in desserts but may not suit savory dishes.
Stock up at organic stores or online via the links below:
- Ground flax seeds
- Chia seeds
- Soy protein
- Agar-agar
- Peanut butter
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