The Best Egg Substitutes

There are many egg substitutes to choose from. It is an essential ingredient when you are making your favorite cookie recipe or meatloaf. Eggs are a popular food just eating them for breakfast.

But you may need to find a replacement because you are allergic or following a specific diet. There are many substitutes for all your cooking and baking needs.

Eggs provide many purposes for your recipe. They bind your ingredients, add moisture, and protein to many recipes. These substitutes will allow you to choose the best one.

Easy Substitute for Eggs

There are multiple easy substitutes for eggs. Unsweetened Applesauce and Mashed bananas are two of our favorite substitutes. These two options are perfect for all your baked goods.

We have gathered others that could be a good substitute when you are out, have an allergy to eggs, or because of your diet. Many people use silken tofu as a great substitute which is made from soy beans.

Nut butters are also an easy substitute because of the way it binds ingredients. Perfect option for your peanut butter cookie recipe.

Egg Substitutes for Baking

Finding the best egg substitutes for your baked goods is important. Eggs help bind the ingredients together. When making your breads, cookies or other forms of baking goods it gives structure to those recipes.

Eggs provide a leavening ingredient to your baked goods. So you want to make sure that your substitute also provides that essential ingredient so you produce a heavy treat.

If you have carbonated water such as sparkling water, you can mix it with a cake mix. This give you a low calorie cake without a lot of ingredients. So the next time you want to make Peanut Butter Cupcakes, Chocolate Chip Cookies or a Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe, try one of these substitutes for eggs. It will not change the taste.

1. Apple Sauce

Unsweetened Apple Sauce is a great substitute for all your baked goods. Applesauce provides the same consistency as eggs does. Such as binding the ingredients and providing moisture.

It also a great option if you are trying to lower the fat in your recipe. If all that you have is sweetened apple sauce, just make sure to reduce the sugar ingredient.

• Substitute ¼ cup of apple sauce for 1 Egg

2. Mashed Banana

Mashed Banana is a great substitute. It is a low-fat option and has a binding ingredient to your baked goods. Keep in mind, that when using this substitute it will give your recipe a mild banana flavor.

If you don’t like the flavor of a Banana, you may need to use a different substitute.

• Substitute ¼ cup of mashed banana for 1 Egg

3. Mashed Avocado

If you have a ripe avocado on your counter, it can be used as a substitute for an egg. This substitute is especially good if you are making a batch of brownies.

This is a great substitute if you are following a vegan diet, but it is not a low-fat option.

• Substitute ¼ cup of mashed avocado for 1 Egg

4. Pureed Pumpkin

We like using pumpkin pureed when we are making pancakes or waffles. Because the pumpkin flavor will come through when combined with other ingredients, I use it in baked recipes.

• Substitute ¼ cup of Pureed Pumpkin for 1 Large Egg

5. Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds are full of health benefits. It is a popular substitute if you are following a vegan diet. This substitute does provide a nutty flavor to your recipe, so choose the right recipe to add this substitute to.

You will need to add water to the ground chia seeds and let it sit to make a gel like consistency.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of Chia Seeds with 3 tablespoons of water

6. Ground Flaxseed

Ground Flaxseed is another popular substitute if you are following a vegan diet. It also offers many health benefits and gives your recipes a nutty flavor. We have used it in whole grain muffins and pancakes for that binding effect.

When substitute ground flaxseed it needs to be mixed with water to give you a gel like consistency.

• Mix 1 tablespoon of Ground Flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water

7. Yogurt

Yogurt is a fermented dairy option. It is a great replacement because of its leavening agent like baking soda or baking powder does. We have used this egg replacer for our bakes, muffins or pancakes.

• Substitute ¼ cup of yogurt for 1 egg

8. Baking Soda and Vinegar

If you are looking for a light, fluffy and airy option for your egg substitute, use baking soda and vinegar. This is a good substitute for binding and help the dough rise. This is a great substitute for your cakes or quick bread dough.

• Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of water or apple cider vinegar.

This mixture results for a substitute for 1 egg.

The Best Substitutes for Eggs in Cooking

We use eggs for cooking our savory recipes as well. So there may be times that you are looking for an alternative. When you are cooking with eggs it usually used as a binding ingredient.

These substitutes are great when needing the binding effect but not adding any additional flavor.

1. Olive Oil

If you are making your favorite meatloaf recipe and are out of eggs, use olive oil instead. Because olive oil is runnier than eggs, add in slowly. Olive is a great substitute because it can keep your recipe moist and is a vegan option.

• Substitute 1 tablespoon for 2 eggs.

2. Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is also a great substitute because it has eggs in it. It provides a binding effect like eggs do so it a great alternative.

• Substitute 1 tablespoon for 1 egg

What if Recipe calls for Egg Whites or Egg Yolks?

If you are baking a cake and it calls for eggs, you can use egg whites instead. Usually the cake mixes have other ingredients that help with texture and tenderness.

If you are just need egg yolks and you are out of eggs the best substitute would ground flax for eggs or chia seeds. You can make a gel like consistency and mix that in for a great egg yolk substitute.