Cooking Substitutes

Eggs

Looking to replace Eggs? Here are substitution options organized by recipe type:

In Banana Bread

Flax egg (ground flaxseed + water)best

Ratio: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per 1 egg (rest 5–10 min)

Plain yogurt or sour creamgood

Ratio: 1/4 cup per 1 egg

Unsweetened applesaucegood

Ratio: 1/4 cup per 1 egg

Silken tofu (blended smooth)good

Ratio: 1/4 cup puree per 1 egg

Aquafaba (liquid from chickpeas)works

Ratio: 3 tbsp per 1 egg

In Chocolate Chip Cookies

Flax egg (ground flaxseed + water)best

Ratio: 1 tbsp finely ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg

Chia egg (ground chia + water)good

Ratio: 1 tbsp finely ground chia + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg

Aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)good

Ratio: 3 tbsp aquafaba = 1 egg

Commercial egg replacer (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill, Ener-G)good

Ratio: Per label (commonly ~1.5 tsp powder + 2–3 tbsp water = 1 egg)

Applesauce (unsweetened)works

Ratio: 1/4 cup applesauce = 1 egg

In Sugar Cookies

Commercial egg replacer (Bob’s Red Mill, Ener-G, etc.)best

Ratio: Use brand’s 1-egg mix (commonly 1 tbsp powder + 2 tbsp water per egg)

Aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)good

Ratio: 3 tbsp aquafaba per 1 egg

Ground flax “egg” (golden flaxseed)good

Ratio: 1 tbsp finely ground golden flax + 3 tbsp water per 1 egg; gel 5–10 min

Cornstarch slurrygood

Ratio: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water per 1 egg

Unsweetened applesauceworks

Ratio: 3 tbsp per 1 egg

In Pancakes

Commercial egg replacer (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill, Ener-G)good

Ratio: Follow package; typically ~1.5 tsp mix + 2–3 tbsp water = 1 egg

Ground flaxseed + water (flax egg)best

Ratio: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg

Aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)good

Ratio: 3 tbsp aquafaba = 1 egg

Yogurt or buttermilkgood

Ratio: 1/4 cup per egg

Unsweetened applesauceworks

Ratio: 1/4 cup per egg

In Muffins

Plain yogurt (or thinned Greek yogurt)best

Ratio: 1/4 cup per 1 egg

Flax egg (ground flax + water)good

Ratio: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg (rest 5–10 min)

Commercial egg replacer (powdered blend)good

Ratio: Use package instructions (typically ~1.5 tsp mix + 2–3 tbsp water = 1 egg)

Aquafaba (chickpea liquid)good

Ratio: 3 tbsp aquafaba per 1 egg

Applesauce (unsweetened)works

Ratio: 1/4 cup per 1 egg

Silken tofu (blended)works

Ratio: 1/4 cup puréed tofu per 1 egg

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