Easy Egg Replacements to Bring Your Baking Dreams to Life

Whether you’re looking to bake a birthday cake or fry up an egg-free omelet, vegan eggs are available for any cooking need, so there’s no reason to support the horrid egg industry.

Chickens are curious and loving, just as humans are. They’re intelligent and have impressive communication skills. A mother hen begins teaching these skills to her chicks before they even hatch. She’ll cluck to them while sitting on the eggs, and her young will chirp back to her and to each other from inside their shells.

Are you ready to start your egg-free journey? Check out this list of things to use instead of chicken’s eggs.

Vegan Egg Products

As more kind humans like you refuse to eat chickens and their eggs, the demand for compassionate plant foods keeps growing, and we’re seeing more exciting products appear on the scene. Here are some popular options:

Maya’s Cookies Egg Replacer

Maya’s Cookies is known for its irresistibly delicious vegan cookies, and now the brand is sharing the secret behind its bakery-worthy results. Maya’s Cookies Egg Replacer is a clean, shelf-stable, vegan powder that mixes with water to create a smooth blend perfect for baking, binding, and cooking.

Whether you’re a baking pro or just enjoy whipping up treats for fun, this egg replacer is the key to nailing everything from cookies, muffins, and cakes to savory favorites like quiches and veggie burgers.

WunderEggs Plant-Based Boiled Eggs

WunderEggs are the first vegan hard-boiled eggs on the market, and they’re gluten-free, soy-free, and paleo-friendly.

YoEgg

Made out of chickpea and soy protein, YoEgg looks and tastes almost identical to one stolen from a chicken—even down to the runny yolk. Cholesterol-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and with less saturated fat and sodium. Yo’ll go gaga over this delicious product.

JUST Egg

All the protein, none of the cholesterol. Use JUST Egg products to make pillowy omelets, delicious French toast, and more.

Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer

Another great option for baking, Bob’s Red Mill brand is low in calories and has no cholesterol.

Vegan Foods That Make Vegan Eggs

Other common vegan foods can be used in place of chicken eggs when baking. Here are some popular options:

Banana

Use ripe bananas to add moisture. One mashed banana can replace one egg in cakes and pancakes. Since it will add a bit of flavor, make sure that it’s compatible with the other ingredients of the recipe.

Flaxseed

Use flaxseed for binding. Combine 1 tablespoonful of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoonfuls of water to make a thick and gelatinous egg replacement. Bonus: Flaxseed is super-healthy.

Chia Seeds

Use the same ratio as the flaxseed mix, and enjoy all the health benefits of chia seeds, which are similar to flaxseed.

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. Applesauce will add some flavor, so make sure that it’s compatible with the other ingredients of the recipe.

Aquafaba

This miracle bean juice is taking the cooking world by storm. With just the liquid from a can of beans, you can make homemade vegan cheese that slices and melts, eggless mayonnaise, an egg-free foam for a whiskey sour, and so much more. Behold, the magic:

 Tofu

Tofu can be used instead of eggs in recipes that call for a large number of eggs, such as quiches or custards. To replace one egg in a recipe, purée 1/4 cup of soft tofu. It’s important to keep in mind that although tofu doesn’t fluff up like eggs, it does create a texture that’s perfect for “eggy” dishes. Firm tofu is also a great substitute for eggs in eggless egg salad and breakfast scrambles.

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Instant mashed potatoes are another great ingredient for binding. Use 2 tablespoonfuls to replace one egg in recipes that are meant to be dense. Just make sure your package doesn’t contain milk or any other ingredients that hurt cows.

Diet Soda

Use diet soda, or any sugar-free carbonated drink, as a leavening agent. One can of diet soda can be used to replace two eggs in many cake recipes.

Are you ready to order? Check out The Vegetarian Site and Fake Meats to have vegan eggs shipped right to your door.

For more tips on vegan baking, check out and share our Ultimate Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet.

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