How to replace eggs vegan and healthy? If you're asking yourself this question, you've come to the right place! Some people are allergic to chicken protein - or should switch to a plant-based alternative to eggs due to high cholesterol levels in order to avoid harming their cardiovascular system.
Others are looking for a plant-based alternative to eggs for moral reasons - because animals have to die for eggs too. And many people are driven by the ecological consequences of Factory Farming for our planet to find a vegan egg substitute.
Whether for health, ecological or ethical reasons - whether as a binding agent or for thickening and loosening: in this article, I will introduce you to the best foods that you can use as a wonderful plant-based egg substitute. Let's go!
The 17 best, vegan alternatives for eggs
Personally, I am driven by both ethical, ecological and health reasons to avoid eggs. In the article "Why do vegans not eat eggs?"I will give you more detailed information on this topic.
But first I would like to introduce you to the promised foods that you can use to replace eggs. Uncomplicated and delicious. I'll also show you where to get them.
1. Starch
Vegan alternative for eggs as a binder and thickener.
Vegetable starch is neutral in taste and is the ideal substitute for eggs in baking. Cooks recommend, mix about two tablespoons of the starch with three tablespoons of water, to replace one egg.
For example, the following plant starches are recommended:
- Cornstarch (is available here*)
- Potato starch (is available here*)
- Tapioca starch (is available here*)
You can get them in almost any local supermarket or organic market.
2. Tofu
Useful egg substitute as a binder and for thickening.
We particularly like to eat eggs because of the Proteins. But they usually also contain antibiotics and are definitely among the foods with the highest cholesterol content in the world.
Natural tofu (available here at velivery*) is a healthy and high protein alternative for eggs. It's really good for imitating classic scrambled eggs or if you want to serve a vegan egg salad. And if I want to bake a quiche? Then you can also use tofu wonderfully.
Tip: Have a look at my vegan scrambled eggs recipe inside! I'll show you how to cook super tasty scrambled eggs with tofu and other egg substitute foods from this list. Just Healthier, more environmentally friendly and without animal suffering.
3. Oatmeal
Great egg substitute as a binder.
I wasn't aware of this egg alternative for a long time. But with oat flakes (is available here*) you can use the egg as a binding agent in a really uncomplicated way.n Meatballs, pancakes, potato pancakes and many more of your creations.
Recommended are three tablespoons of tender oatmeal in the massto replace the binding force of one egg.
Oat flakes are basically regionally available and Extremely healthy. This makes them a very good alternative for eggs.
4. Chia seeds
Vegetable alternative for eggs as a binder.
If you have chia seeds (is available here*) and grind them in a blender, you automatically have a great binding agent for juicy Fritters or your next Cake at hand.
You're probably starting to realize how many plant-based alternatives there are for eggs, right? 🙂
5. Linseed
Vegan egg substitute as a binder.
I could theoretically have lumped flaxseed and chia seeds together under one point. But it's a bit clearer this way! Flaxseed (is available here*) are ideal if you want to live egg-free and are looking for animal-free, healthy, plant-based alternatives for eggs are looking for. Whether for frying vegetable meatballs or baking cakes.
By the way two tablespoons of the flax or chia seeds in combination with three tablespoons of water replace one egg.
6. Kala namak salt
Ideal substitute for the typical taste and smell of eggs.
I was thrilled when I first heard about Kala Namak salt (is available here*). I've always been a fan of scrambled eggs - but this salt made the switch to the plant-based counterpart extremely easyas it imitates the smell and taste extremely well.
Tip: If you haven't seen it yet, then take a look at my vegan scrambled eggs recipethat I just mentioned to you briefly.
7. Turmeric
Ideal alternative to create the yellow egg color.
In addition to tofu and kala namak, turmeric (is available here*) ideal for cooking eggs (e.g. scrambled eggs) imitate in color. You don't even need to be generous with the powder.
At the same time, the turmeric root is also very healthyas it has an anti-inflammatory effect.
8. Chickpea flour
Vegan egg substitute as a binder.
Also with chickpea flour (is available here*) you are entitled to a really tasty and cheap alternative is available for eggs. With a few onions, turmeric, yeast flakes and tomatoes, you can also use it to make delicious vegan scrambled eggs.
Also in the Asia market you can get the flour for little money in a 2-kilo pack. For the scrambled egg equivalent, just 50 grams is enough to replace two chicken eggs. Further proof that you can save money through sustainability can.
9. Vinegar & Baking Soda
Good egg substitute for loosening.
If you want to loosen your dough a bit when baking cakes or breads, you can simply use one tablespoon Vinegar and two teaspoons Baking soda (is available here*) to replace one egg.
Tip: Have a look at Soda applications to find out how else you can use this popular all-purpose household weapon.
10. Aquafaba
Vegetable egg alternative for loosening with beaten egg whites.
Aqua-what? Aquafaba (is available here*) is nothing other than the Chickpea water.
Alternatively, simply buy them in a tin can (is available here*). Instead of dumping the water down the drain, you can use it to make nutty tasting vegan ice cream snow for cake or other delicacies.
It is said that about 40 grams aquafaba replace an egg. So don't throw it away, but use it sensibly as a plant-based egg substitute!
11. Applesauce
Useful egg substitute as a binder.
Yes, this also works as a vegan egg substitute! For example, if you have a sweet dough want to make. Exaggerate the use of applesauce (is available here*), however, as the effect as a binding agent no longer works at some point.
When you 75 ml applesauceto replace up to three eggs, you are generally on the safe side.
By the way: In addition to apple sauce, delicious pumpkin puree (is available here*) in the same quantity to replace eggs vegan. In the pumpkin season from September to March, you can also use it seasonal shopping.
12. Ripe banana
Vegan egg alternative as a binder.
One banana you probably have at homeright? If you're meticulously searching for an egg substitute at short notice, you've probably found it now!
A ripe banana is a wonderful substitute for eggs as a binding ingredient in cakes, cookies or other treats. It is recommended to use about use half a bananato replace up to four eggs.
13. Locust bean gum
Vegetable egg substitute as a binder and thickener.
You are still looking for an egg-replacing binder that can also be suitable for cold dishes? Then simply use this locust bean gum*. Alternatively, you can also get it in any supermarket and definitely in all organic food stores.
One teaspoon of it replaces about one egg.
Locust bean gum is basically versatile - For example, as a thickener for homemade ice cream, sauces or a delicious vegan pudding.
14. Soy flour
Useful egg substitute as a binder.
Nutty-tasting soy flour (is available here*) is a real all-rounder in the kitchen and is ideal as a plant-based egg substitute. Stir mix one tablespoon of it with two tablespoons of waterto replace the binding force of one egg.
Good to know: If you don't like the nutty taste, you can simply switch to the aforementioned alternatives of locust bean gum or chickpea flour.
15. Tomato paste
Useful egg substitute as a binder and for coloring.
If you're not sure what your next Burger patty without using egg, then simply use this tomato paste* from the glass.
1-2 tablespoons of it is already enough to replace an egg. It binds well and only has a minor effect on the taste. Rather, it can change the color of the dish.
16. Mashed potatoes
Ideal to replace eggs as a binder
Yes, you heard right! Even mashed potatoes (is available here*) binds really wonderfully and can replace eggs. It is recommended as a substitute for eggs, two tablespoons of (instant) mashed potatoes to mix with a little water.
The mixture is then ideal for Bread recipes.
17. Egg substitute powder
Simple, vegetable egg substitute as a binder
With a versatile, tasteless egg substitute powder (is available here*) is another simple alternative to eggs as a binding agent for sauces or baking.
Here it is recommended to to mix one teaspoon with two tablespoons of water, to replace an egg vegan.
Alternatively, you can also download the following more specialized substitute products for mixing with water:
- Scrambled egg substitute (is available here*)
- Omelette substitute (is available here*)
There are many vegan egg substitutes available!
You are probably driven by health, ethical or ecological motives to stop eating eggs. Or maybe you're just one egg short and you're wondering what to do? Whatever motivates you: Here and now you've learned about many plant-based alternatives to eggs.
You are guaranteed to have at least one of them at home to use as a substitute for eggs in waffles, for breading, in casseroles, in tiramisu or in batter. Animal suffering, environmental destruction and health risks - only for the consumption of hen's eggs - are therefore no longer necessary.
„Common sense begins in the kitchen."
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1856-1950) (more at Food quotes)
Do you have any questions, tips, or even your own experiences with vegan egg replacements that you'd like to share? Then just write me a comment.
Stay healthy, animal-friendly and sustainable,
PS: You want to know more about it, why i live vegan? Then click on the linked post or just look further in the Vegan Blog um.
