What to replace eggs with in vegan recipes?
No, don't worry, the vegans have many options to replace the function of the egg in recipes, which is to bind the ingredients together, to emulsify and to ensure that everything is well integrated.
Here is a list of tried and tested egg substitutes:
- Mashed 1/2 banana banana: equivalent to 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of applesauce: equals 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds + 3 tablespoons water, the mixture should stand for at least 5 minutes and then beat until thick = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup soy yoghurt = 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds + 3 tablespoons water, let stand to gel consistency = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup mashed tofu = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup tofu + 1/4 cup vegetable milk, beat mixture until smooth = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chickpea flour + 1/4 cup water = 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of soy flour + 2 tablespoons of water = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of carrot or pumpkin puree = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of grated fruit = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable milk + 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of rice or coconut yoghurt = 1 egg
- 1/4 cup oat flakes soaked in plant-based milk = 1 egg
As you will have seen, we have many options for substituting eggs in recipes.
