What can I replace eggs with in baking? 15 ideas

Is it possible to replace eggs in baking?

Yes it is! although the texture may not be exactly the same whether you are going vegan or find yourself short of an egg or two there is usually something in your cupboard which you can use as binding/aerating agent.

1 tsp = 5ml

1 tbsp = 15ml

4 tbsp = 60 ml = 1/4 cup

Alternative ingredient replacements for egg

1. 1 tsp baking + 1 tbsp vinegar (white, apple cider)
2. 1 tbsp flax seeds + 3 tbsp water (soak seeds for 5-10 minutes)
3. 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water (soak seeds for 5-10 minutes)
4. 1 mashed medium banana
5. 4 tbsp (60ml) aquafaba (liquid in tins of chickpeas or white beans)
6. 1 tbsp gram flour + 3 tbsp water
7. 2 tbsp corn flour + 3 tbsp water
8. 4 tbsp apple puree
9. 4 tbsp pumpkin puree
10. 4 tbsp mashed avocado
11. 4 tbsp yoghurt (plant/dairy)
12. 3-4 tbsp peanut butter (or other nut butter)
13. 1 tbsp egg replacement + 3 tbsp water
14. 1 tbsp gelatin + 4 tbsp hot water
15. 4 tbsp carbonated water

Simple pancake recipe without egg

1 mug of milk (any type)

1 mug of plain flour

4 tbsp aquafaba or try one of the other methods! Interested in vegan cooking?

Take a look at the following blog post:

Vegan Cooking start with the ingredients