Baking without eggs can be a challenge. So here are some options to replace eggs if you are vegetarian, vegan or allergic to eggs. (Pic source-swansonvitamins.com,
thegreengirlnextdoor.com, bobsredmill.com &pinterest.com)
Replacement for 1 egg:
Egg replacer | Quantity | Best suited for |
Pureed fruits | 1/4th cup | Breads, cakes & brownies |
Banana | 1/2 medium banana pureed (approximately 1/4th cup) | Breads, cakes & brownies |
Applesauce | 1/4th cup+1 teaspoon baking powder | Cakes & quick breads |
silken tofu | 1/4 cup | Breads, rich moist cakes, cookies & brownies |
Flax seed powder | 1 tablespoon flaxseed powder+ 3 tablespoons water | Cookies, breads, muffins, waffles & pancakes |
yoghurt | 1/4 th cup | Cookies, breads & cakes |
butter milk | Replace liquid in recipe with same amount of buttermilk | Cookies & bread |
vinegar | 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar+ 1 teaspoon baking soda | Cakes, cupcakes & bread |
corn starch | 1 tablespoon corn starch+ 2 tablespoon water | Cakes & bread |
arrowroot powder | 2 tablespoon arrowroot powder | Cookies, breads & cakes |
soy powder | 1 tablespoon soy powder+ 2 tablespoon water | Cakes, breads & brownies |
commercial egg replacement powder | follow package instructions | For all baked goods especially cookies |