It's not hard to substitute for eggs in most non-vegan recipes. The substitute used depends on the recipe it's being used in, the kind of flavor you want to add (or not add), and which ingredients you have on hand. Be sure to check out the egg alternatives section at our sister site for products you can buy in stores and online.
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Agar powder: Use with recipes that call for egg whites. For each egg white, dissolve 1 tbsp plain agar powder in 1 tbsp water. Whip, chill and whip again.
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Applesauce: Like banana, applesauce is great for sweeter baked recipes, such as muffins, brownies, and cake. For each egg, substitute 1/3 cup applesauce.
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Banana: Wonderful with desserts or sweet items like pancakes, and muffins. For each egg, substitute 1/2 small banana, mashed.
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Ener-G® Egg Replacer: Ener-G® is a name brand of a vegan egg substitute (sold by the box). It's made from potato starch, tapioca flour, and vegan leaveners. You can find it at natural/health food stores. One whole egg = 1 tsp Ener-G® powder + 2
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Flax seed: Great for pankcakes, breads, and other baking. Use 1 tbsp ground flax seed simmered in 2 – 3 tbsp water. Tip: Adding ground flax seeds to any recipe add Omega-3's to the recipe! You can buy ground flax seeds in the health section of most grocery stores.
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Mashed potatoes / bread crumbs: For veggie loaves or burgers, used mashed potatoes, fine bread crumbs, cooked rice or oatmeal, or tomato paste to bind ingredients.
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Pumpkin: For baked goods, you can replace each whole egg with 1/3 cup of cooked pumpkin. Great for muffins that have a hint of pumpkin flavor to them.
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Tofu: Tofu is great for egg substitutions in recipes that call for a lot of egg (like quiches, puddings, chocolate pies, etc.). To substitute for only one egg in a recipe, whip or blend 1/4 cup soft tofu and add to your cooking. For baked goods, you can replace each egg with 2 tablespoons (1 oz.) of soft tofu. Diced or mashed tofu can replace chopped hard-boiled eggs in some salad and sandwich recipes. Scrambled tofu makes a delicious alternative to
scrambled eggs.
