What’s a Vegan Substitute for Eggs?

Published on Thursday, October 1, 2009, by CHOW Video Team / Edit Post

What’s a Vegan Substitute for Eggs?

Erin McKenna, founder of BabyCakes NYC, uses applesauce as a vegan alternative for eggs in her baking. The applesauce will bind your batter just as the eggs do—and your friends won’t even know the difference. But the chickens might. Or the person you used to buy your eggs from.

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  • Let's be scientific about this. The egg often acts as an emulsifier in baking. If the recipe calls for a decent amount of fat (cookies for example), I would recommend adding a bit of xanthan gum to the recipe in with the egg substitute. You also want it to have the same amount of fat and protein as an egg (5g fat, 6g protein in 1 large egg). I haven't done the math, but some mix of oil, flax...+READ

    Let's be scientific about this. The egg often acts as an emulsifier in baking. If the recipe calls for a decent amount of fat (cookies for example), I would recommend adding a bit of xanthan gum to the recipe in with the egg substitute. You also want it to have the same amount of fat and protein as an egg (5g fat, 6g protein in 1 large egg). I haven't done the math, but some mix of oil, flax seed, xanthan gum, and water would probably be ideal.-COLLAPSE

  • I have tried the flax seed mixture, and it works nicely, as it does have some fat in it, so adds a nice feel.

  • Val I used it to make vegan challah and it worked fine with just a pinch of tumeric to make it look eggy.

  • Ground flaxseed mixed with warm water is also an egg substitute for baking, I've read on the Home Cooking board. Haven't personally tried it but I trust those who have said so.

  • won't the baked goods taste slightly apple-y?