Egg Substitutes
For Baking
FLAXSEED
Best in: pancakes, quick breads, brownies, muffins, cookies
1 egg = 1 flaxseed "egg"
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal (ground raw flaxseed)
2 ½ tablespoon water
Mix and let sit for at least 5 minutes
Intended for binding and stiffening
AQUAFABA
(liquid leftover from cooked chickpeas)
Best in: cookies and other baked goods OR as meringue or in soufflés
1 egg = 3 tablespoons aquafaba
Whipped = whip with a hand mixer for 3-6 minutes to get to semi-firm peaks
APPLESAUCE
Best in: cakes, breads, muffins
1 egg = ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce
Fat-free alternative for baking in recipes where there is already a leavening agent
Intended for binding and adding moisture
TOFU
Best in: dense baked goods (cakes, brownies)
1 egg = ¼ cup of soft, silken tofu pureed
Recipes where there is already a leavening agent
Intended for binding and adding moisture
AVOCADO
Best in: brownies and other baked goods
1 egg = ¼ cup avocado, mashed until creamy and smooth
Intended for binding
YOGURT
Best in: baked goods and pancakes
1 egg = ¼ cup vegan yogurt (soy, coconut, cashew, almond, etc.)
Recipes where there is already a leavening agent
Intended for binding and adding moisture
For Scrambles
TOFU
Firm or extra-firm silken tofu OR firm regular tofu
Season with favorite spices or herbs and add veggies
CHEF: Anna Fiore, The Vegan Atlas
SOURCE: https://theveganatlas.com/vegan-egg-substitutes-baking-cooking/