What is the Best Vegan Egg Substitute? Whether you’re baking cakes or cookies or making scrambled eggs, we’ve got you covered.
Looking for a vegan egg substitute? Whether you’re baking or making a scrambled egg for breakfast, we’ve got you covered! Eggs are an excellent source of protein and are also important in baking. Plant-based egg replacers vary by application.
In baked goods, eggs are important to the overall texture and structure. They are often used as binder, meaning they hold the whole pastry together. They also act as sourdough to help the baked product rise. With that in mind, here are some of the best vegan egg substitutes: for both cooking and baking!
Best egg substitute for baking
1. Flax Egg (Cooking)
Flax egg is often used as a vegan egg substitute. What is that? It’s simply ground flaxseed mixed with water, resulting in a gel-like substance that acts as a binding agent. How to make a flaxseed egg: For each egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 ½ tbsp water and leave for 15 minutes. The texture is a bit different when using a flax egg versus an egg. Eggs give you a richer, tastier flavor. But flax eggs work well structurally!
In … works: Brownies, cakes, cookies, cornbread, muffins, quick breads
2. Applesauce
Applesauce can be used as a vegan egg substitute for baking! The ratio is to be replaced ¼ cup applesauce for 1 egg. Since applesauce contains a lot of moisture, it is not recommended for cookies as it will make them too soft. Note that baked goods with applesauce don’t brown as deeply.
In … works: Brownies, cakes, muffins, cornbread, quick breads
3. Tofu (for stirring).
Would you like to make vegan scrambled eggs? Here’s what to do: Make this Easy Tofu Scramble. Follow this recipe and you’ll end up with an eerily similar texture and flavor to the real thing. It is easy and quick to assemble.
Related Recipes
Here are some of our favorite recipes that use flaxseed eggs or applesauce as egg substitutes in baking:
