Egg Replacers

These egg replacements can be a substitute for one egg in most recipes and are great for those with a food allergy to egg. Combine the ingredients listed below and simply add to your recipes.

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Flax Seed

1 Tbsp ground flax seed
3 Tbsp hot water

Mix and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Works well in recipes for waffles, pancakes, cookies, muffins and quick breads.

Chia Seed

1 Tbsp chia seed
3 Tbsp hot water

Mix and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Works well in recipes for waffles, pancakes, cookies, muffins and quick breads.

Mashed Banana

1/2 – 1 ripe banana, mashed

Works well in recipes for quick breads, muffins and brownies.

Applesauce

1/4 cup applesauce

Works well in recipes for quick breads, muffins, and brownies.

Commercial Egg Replacers

1 1/2 tsp powder mix
2 Tbsp hot water

Works well in recipes for cookies, cakes, burgers, and meatballs.

Vinegar

1 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp baking soda

Works well in cupcakes and quick breads.

Lemon Juice

2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp baking soda

Works well in recipes for cupcakes and quick breads.

Baking powder

2 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp oil
3 Tbsp water

Works well in recipes for cookies, burgers and meatballs.