IN THIS ARTICLE: You’re about to get a comprehensive guide on how to best replace eggs in your baking, including the 12 best egg substitutes for baking, along with a how-to video — and a free downloadable chart as well to keep on-hand in your kitchen. I’ll break down each substitute, what types of recipes it works best with, and then suggest some recipes for you to try with your newfound knowledge!
Hands down, the most common request I get is, “What can I use as egg substitutes for baking?” I get that question on a daily basis now, so much so that it made me rethink if I am catering to this audience enough. I try to make my baking and recipes accessible to everyone, but because there has been such a demand for vegetarian baking, egg substitutes for baking, and egg-free recipes I want to give you the tools and information you need so you can bake happily without eggs and still get Big & Bold results.
Plus, I’ll even show you how and when to use them. Watch my video below and get a FREE Downloadable Conversion Chart further down on the page, too.
And, per the request of millions of Bold Bakers, as of January 2023, I’ve updated this guide with 5 NEW SHELF-STABLE egg substitutes to provide you with more reliable and easier choices!
Sometimes it’s as simple as running out of eggs and not being able to head to the store. But, other times, there’s a real need.
Many want to avoid eggs for a lot of reasons: health, culture/religion, dietary restrictions, etc. Although adding eggs makes for a different end product, it does not mean that we cannot do without. There might be a change in taste and texture, but for the most part, the end result is still pretty similar. Here is a list that comes in handy for me while I am making such a recipe.
What option you choose should be based on what you are cooking.Applesauce- 1/4 cup applesauce= 1 egg. … Fruit Puree- 1/4 cup fruit puree= 1 egg. … Ground Flaxseeds or Chia Seeds- 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds or chia seeds and 3 tablespoons water= 1 egg. … Silken Tofu- 1/4 cup pureed silken tofu= 1 egg.
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Applesauce- 1/4 cup applesauce= 1 egg. …
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Fruit Puree- 1/4 cup fruit puree= 1 egg. …
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Ground Flaxseeds or Chia Seeds- 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds or chia seeds and 3 tablespoons water= 1 egg. …
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Silken Tofu- 1/4 cup pureed silken tofu= 1 egg.
Shelf-Stable Egg Substitutes as a Thickener: for Custards (Pies, Tarts, Cheesecakes, etc.)
- 2 Tbsp of cornstarch+3 Tbsp water/other liquids from the recipe=1 egg
- 2 Tbsp of arrowroot powder+3 Tbsp water/other liquids from the recipe=1 egg
Slake (combine) 2 Tbsp of cornstarch/arrowroot powder into 3 tablespoons of water (or liquid from the recipe) for every egg replacement.
Egg Substitutes for Cookies
When baking cookies, for each whole egg used you can substitute it with one of the following:
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) Sweetened Condensed Milk
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FAQ
What can I substitute for eggs in pound cake?
Can you replace eggs in a pound cake?
Replacing eggs is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The best replacement in a pound cake, might be very different from that in a Genoise cake, ice cream, cookies, brownies, or even pancakes. Eggs simply play slightly different roles in each. It’s why here, we’re only focussing on finding a good egg substitute for pound cakes.
What are the healthier substitutes of egg in baking?
Egg is used for binding, leavening and moistness in baked recipes. The few alternatives of eggs are chia seeds which are used for their binding properties. Tofu is used to achieve the look of scrambled egg, a pinch of turmeric and yeast can be added to obtain flavor. Flaxseed gel with little baking powder is used in leavening the dough for moistness, mashed banana, applesauce, pureed avocado and garbanzo beans can be used.
What can I substitute for eggs in a cake mix?
They are full of protein and healthy fats along with iron, vitamins, and minerals. One of the easiest replacements for eggs in a cake mix is a combination of vinegar and baking soda. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of vinegar together in a separate bowl to replace one egg.
Can pound cake muffins replace eggs?
A pound cake is made with roughly equal amounts (by weight) of sugar, butter, flour and eggs. It generally also contains a small amount of leavening agent such as baking powder. Eggs thus make up about a fourth of the cake, so simply leaving them out wouldn’t be an option. As such, we tested 7 potential replacers by making pound cake muffins: