Guide to Egg Substitution: How To Substitute for Eggs in Recipes (2024)

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We know lots of households suffer from multiple allergies - and eggs can be one of the toughest products to avoid or substitute in recipes. Here's the G-Free Foodie Guide to Egg Substitution - we hope it will help you & give you some new ideas for eliminating egg.

Please keep in mind the flavor of your finished product when you're making a change, and think about why eggs are included - binding, rising, color - when you make a switch. Happy gluten-free and Egg-Free Cooking! Check out our Vegan Recipes for lots of eggless options, or use this guide to do your own egg substitution in any of our recipes.

Wet/Traditional Egg Substitutes:

  • Ener-G Egg Replacer - use the directions on the box (wet or dry)
  • Orgran No Egg Natural Egg Replacer - use the directions on the box (wet or dry)
  • 1 heaping tablespoon soy powder + 2 tablespoon water = 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon soy or coconut milk powder + 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoon water = 1 egg
  • 1 banana = 1 egg in cakes
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seed and 3 tablespoon water, whisked until it becomes gelatinous = 1 egg (best in cakes, breads, baked goods or pancakes)
  • ¼ cup mashed potatoes, applesauce, canned pumpkin or pureed prunes = 1 egg (consider taste profile of finished recipe)
  • 1 tbsp. plain agar powder dissolved in 1 tbsp. water, whipped, chilled, and whipped again = 1 egg white

Dry Substitutions for Egg:

  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch = 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon arrowroot flour = 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon potato starch = 1 egg

Egg Replacement Tips:

• If a recipe calls for three or more eggs, it is important to choose a replacer that will perform the same function (i.e., binding or leavening).

• Trying to replicate airy baked goods that call for a lot of eggs, such as angel food cake, can be very difficult. Instead, look for a recipe with a similar taste but fewer eggs, which will be easier to replicate.

• Powdered egg replacers cannot be used to create egg recipes such as scrambles or omelets. Tofu can be a decent substitute for eggs in these applications.

• If you want a lighter texture and you're using fruit purées as an egg substitute, add an extra ½ tsp. baking powder. Fruit purées tend to make the final product denser than the original recipe.

• If you're looking for an egg replacer that binds, try adding 2 to 3 Tbsp. of any of the following for each egg: tomato paste, potato starch, arrowroot powder, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, or instant potato flakes. (Be sure to consider taste profile of finished recipe)

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  1. Whitney says

    I love the Ener-g replacer, I haven't had a recipe yet that failed me (except for custards).

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  2. Floating Feather says

    Thank you!

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  3. Gluten Free Mama says

    Gluten Free Mama uses 1 Tbsp. Ground Flaxseed to 1/4 cup warm water. (versus 3Tbsp) We simmer it for about 5 minute over low heat until it becomes an egg like texture. This is equal to one egg.

    This is my favorite substitute for breads. For bread recipes calling for 2eggs, use T Tbsp. ground flax with 1/2 cup warm water and simmer per directions above.

    Enjoy eating Gluten Free!

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  4. Susan Peters says

    Any recommendation for an egg substitute in mayonaise?

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  5. Amanda says

    I have found a vegan "mayo" at Kroger in the healthy living section of food.

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  6. Elle says

    There is a vegan egg replacement by a company called
    "The Vegg."
    Has anyone tried it?

    Reply

  7. Melissa Jean says

    Thank you so much for this! I've posted the link on my Pinterest page for my followers!

    Reply

  8. ally borland says

    Whole foods has a vegan mayo that I add extra flavors too so it takes more like mayo. It is pretty good.

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  9. Lori Callahan says

    There is a product called Just Mayo that is to die for. It is gluten, egg, soy free. It's Delicious!

    Reply

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Guide to Egg Substitution: How To Substitute for Eggs in Recipes (2024)

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Guide to Egg Substitution: How To Substitute for Eggs in Recipes? ›

It's good to know how much egg substitute you need when replacing eggs in your recipe. 1 egg is roughly 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons/2oz) so you need to replace that volume in your recipe.

How do you substitute eggs in a recipe? ›

Egg replacers
  1. Vinegar & baking soda. Replace 1 egg with: 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar. ...
  2. Unsweetened applesauce. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup applesauce. ...
  3. Plain or vanilla soy yogurt. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup yogurt. ...
  4. Silken tofu. ...
  5. Ripe banana. ...
  6. Ground flaxseed.

How many eggs can you use instead of egg substitute? ›

It's good to know how much egg substitute you need when replacing eggs in your recipe. 1 egg is roughly 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons/2oz) so you need to replace that volume in your recipe.

What can I use if I don't have enough eggs for a recipe? ›

You can replace eggs in recipes with a variety of other foods, including applesauce, ground flaxseed, yogurt, and some kinds of tofu. Eggs are incredibly healthy and versatile, making them a popular food for many. They're especially common in baking, where nearly every recipe calls for them.

How do you substitute Just Egg for egg in baking? ›

Yes, with some exceptions. Their website says “Just Egg works in a wide variety of baking applications, with a few exceptions, such as light, airy cakes and meringues.” It also says their product can be used as a 1:1 substitution for regular egg in a recipe—so about 3 tablespoons of Just Egg is equal to one large egg.

How much applesauce to replace eggs? ›

Applesauce. Use applesauce to add moisture. Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of applesauce in sweet desserts. If you want a lighter texture, add an extra 1/2 teaspoonful of baking powder, as fruit purées tend to make the final product denser than the original recipe.

How much applesauce to replace 4 eggs? ›

Applesauce. Applesauce is a great neutral egg replacement, meaning you won't taste any apple in the final product. When subbing in applesauce for eggs, use ¼ cup for every egg your recipe calls for, and add an additional ½ teaspoon of baking powder to the dry ingredients.

Can I use mayo instead of eggs? ›

Mayonnaise. Eggs are a key ingredient in mayonnaise, so it makes sense that it can be a perfect substitute when you're out of eggs. Use 3 tablespoons of mayo as an egg substitute.

How much Just Egg equals 1 egg? ›

Just Egg resembles real liquid eggs with its golden color. The product's ingredients include water, mung bean protein isolate and canola oil, plus a variety of spices, natural flavors and thickeners to yield an egg-like texture. (Mung bean is a legume.) A 3-tablespoon serving of Just Egg equals one egg.

What if recipe calls for 3 eggs and I only have 2? ›

One option is to use 2 eggs and add an extra 1/4 cup of liquid, such as milk or water, to make up for the missing egg. Another option is to use 2 eggs and add in 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana to add moisture and binding properties.

What is a substitute for eggs in Betty Crocker? ›

If a quick bread calls for two eggs, try subbing in mashed banana or applesauce for one of the eggs. Quick breads tend to be more forgiving in terms of texture. Cookies usually call for 1 to 2 eggs. Subbing in mashed banana or applesauce will be acceptable, but the overall texture will likely be cakier.

How much mayonnaise is equal to one egg? ›

Use 3 tablespoons mayonnaise for each egg called for in recipe.

Can I use mayo instead of eggs in cake mix? ›

1 box of chocolate cake mix 1 cup of mayo Sub mayo in place of the oil and eggs called for on your box of chocolate cake mix, add water as instructed, and bake as instructed. Top with frosting of choice (I made a chocolate glaze) and enjoy! It does not taste like mayonnaise but it is incredibly rich and moist!

Can I use oil instead of eggs? ›

Oil is used in place of eggs for recipes where the egg is included as a Leavening Agent to make the baked goods rise. To make the replacement, mix 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon baking powder per egg.

What is a good substitute for eggs in box cake? ›

Condensed milk : Condensed milk can be used in cake in place of egg. 1/4 cup of condensed milk can replace an egg. Curd or yogurt : Curd can be used in cakes in place of egg . One egg can be replaced with 1/2 cup of curd.

How do vegans replace eggs in recipes? ›

What are the best egg substitutions?
  1. Aquafaba. That's right, you can make an impressive egg white substitute using the water from a drained can of chickpeas. ...
  2. Ground flax seeds. ...
  3. Apple purée. ...
  4. Yogurt (regular or dairy-free) ...
  5. Mashed banana. ...
  6. Silken tofu. ...
  7. Chia seeds. ...
  8. Coconut oil.

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