If you're in a bind and looking for an egg substitute for baking, check out these 16 budget-friendly alternatives that actually work! Save time and money!
Egg Substitute – 16 Alternatives That Work in a Pinch
It's no doubt that eggs are an essential kitchen staple – they're great for making a quiche, muffins, chocolate chip cookies, pancakes, and so much more. But with the rising cost of eggs these days, you may be looking for alllll the ways to save on those precious “butt nuggets.” Have no fear – we've got you covered!
If you're looking for egg alternatives to use in the kitchen that are much more cost effective (also great if you have an egg allergy or dietary preference), we found a few options that should do the trick.
Best part? Many of these items you likely have on hand, making them an affordable egg substitute for baking! 🙂
Note that most of these concoctions below are 1 large egg replacement for baking – you may need to experiment with them to find one that works the best for your specific recipe.
Egg Substitute for Baking (= 1 Large Egg)
1/4 cup carbonated water = 1 egg
1 TB distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar + 1 tsp baking soda = 1 egg
1/4 cup mashed avocado = 1 egg
3 TB aquafaba (liquid from canned beans) = 1 egg
2 TB water + 2 tsp baking powder + 1 tsp vegetable oil = 1 egg
1/4 cup buttermilk = 1 egg
1 TB soy protein powder + 3 tablespoons water = 1 egg
1/4 cup mashed banana = 1 egg
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce = 1 egg
1/4 cup yogurt = 1 egg
1/4 cup pureed silken tofu = 1 egg
3 TB creamy nut butter = 1 egg
2 TB arrowroot powder + 3 TB water = 1 egg
1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin puree = 1 egg
1 TB chia seeds (whole or ground) + 3 TB of water = 1 egg
*Let mixture stand for 15 minutes1 TB ground flax seeds + 3 TB of warm water = 1 egg
*Let mixture stand for 10 minutes
Have you tried any of these before? Let us know if they work for you!
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K says
I’ve used carbonated soda (my favorite because it’s so easy), flax with water, chia with water, and apple sauce. Im sure ive used others as well. We have multiple food allergies.