How to Swap an Egg Out of Any Recipe 11 Different Ways (2024)

1 Egg Equals

Use

Notes

1/2 banana, mashed

Pancakes, cakes, breads

Very ripe bananas will add sweetness

1/4 cup applesauce or 1/4 cup ripe mashed pears

Breads, cakes, brownies

Avoid using more than 1/4 cup total in any recipe

1/4 cup natural or Greek yoghurt

Brownies, smoothies

Can cause final product to be heavier

2.5 tablespoons ground flax mixed with 3 tablespoons water, set in fridge for 10 minutes

Granola bars, smoothies

Adds earthy, nutty taste and chewy texture

1 tablespoon coconut oil mixed with 2 teaspoons bakingpowder & 2 teaspoons water

Gluten free baking

Adds fat to the recipe, can be tricky to work with

1 tablespoon chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons water, set in fridge for 10 minutes

Smoothies, baked goods

Binds and thickens

1/4 cup pureed prunes (or any high pectin fruit)

Breads, cakes, brownies

Adds sweetness to recipe

1/4 cup pumpkin, mashed (canned works well, choose BPA free cans)

Breads, brownies

Can be heavy

1/4 cup potato, cooked and mashed (sweet potato might be yum!)

Savoury dishes

Can be heavy

1 tablespoon agar mixed with 1 tablespoon water, whipped and chilled

Gluten free baking

Used to replace egg white only

1 tablespoon gelatin dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water, add 2 tablespoons boiling water,beat vigorously until frothy

Gluten free baking

Binds and thickens