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 are supposed to switch to a plant-based alternative for eggs because of high cholesterol levels, so as not to harm their own cardiovascular system. Others are looking for a plant-based alternative for eggs for ethical reasons - because animals have to die for eggs too. And many are driving the ecological consequences of the Factory farming for our planet to find a vegan egg substitute.
Whether health, ecology or ethics - whether as a binder or to thicken and loosen. Here I present you now 17 foods that you can use wonderfully as a vegetable egg substitute.
Here is in advance already a short Table of contents for you:
The 17 best, vegan alternatives for eggs
Personally, I am driven to give up eggs for ethical, environmental as well as health reasons. In the article "Why do vegans not eat eggs?"I will give you more detailed information on this topic.
But now I want to show you the promised foods with which you can replace eggs. Uncomplicated and delicious. Let's go!
1. strength
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
- Potato starch
- Tapioca starch
2. tofu
Useful egg substitute as a binder and for thickening.
We like to eat eggs because of the proteins they contain. But they usually also contain antibiotics - and are definitely among the most cholesterol-rich foods in the world. Tofu is a healthy and high protein alternative for eggs. It's really good for mimicking a classic scrambled egg or if you want to serve a vegan egg salad for once. And if I want to bake a quiche? Then you can also use tofu wonderfully.
Tip: Look times in my vegan scrambled eggs recipe inside! There I show you how you can cook a super delicious scrambled egg with tofu and two other egg substitute foods from this list. Only just healthy, environmentally friendly and without animal suffering.
3. oatmeal
Great egg substitute as a binder.
I was not aware of this egg alternative for a long time. But with oatmeal you can really easily replace the egg as a binder in meatballs, pancakes, potato pancakes and many other of your creations. Recommended are three tablespoons of tender oatmeal in the massto replace the binding force of one egg.
Also, oatmeal 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 get yourself some ground chia seeds, you automatically have a great binder for juicy Fritters or your next Cake zur Hand. Allmählich merkst du schon, in welcher Vielzahl uns die pflanzlichen Alternativen für Eier zur Verfügung stehen, oder? 🙂
5. linseed
Vegan egg substitute as a binder.
Flaxseed and chia seeds I could have theoretically also thrown together under one point. But so it is a little clearer! Also flax seeds are ideal if you want to live egg-free and desperate 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. I have always been a fan of scrambled eggs - but this salt has me made the switch to the plant-based counterpart extremely easybecause it mimics the smell and taste extremely well. If you haven't looked at it yet, feel free to take a look at my vegan scrambled egg recipe that I recommended under point 2 (tofu).
7. turmeric
Ideal alternative to create the yellow egg color.
Complementing tofu and kala namak, turmeric is a great alternative for coloring eggs (such as scrambled eggs) yellow. For this you do not even need to be generous with the Turmeric powder to be. At the same time, the turmeric root is also very healthy, as it has an anti-inflammatory effect.
8. chickpea flour
Vegan egg substitute as a binder.
Also with chickpea flour you have a really tasty and cheap alternative for eggs available. With a few onions, turmeric, yeast flakes and tomatoes, you can also create a delicious vegan scrambled egg. In the Asia market you get the flour for 5 euros in the 2-kilo package, for example. In the case of the scrambled egg counterpart, just 50 grams of it are enough to replace two chicken eggs. Further proof that you can save money through sustainability can.
9. Essig & Natron
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 add together to replace one egg.
Tip: Look under Soda applications to find out how you can still use the all-purpose weapon in the household.
10. aquafaba
Vegetable egg alternative for loosening with beaten egg whites.
Aqua-what? Aquafaba is nothing more than the water from chickpeas. Instead of dumping it down the drain, you can use it to make nutty tasting vegan ice cream snow for cake or conjure up other delicacies. It is said that about 40 grams of aquafaba replace one egg. So: don't dump it - but use it sensibly as a vegetable egg substitute!
11. applesauce
Useful egg substitute as a binder.
Yes, this also works as a vegan egg substitute! For example, if you want to make a sweet dough. Don't overdo the use of applesauce, though, as it will eventually stop working as a binder. If you uses 75 ml of applesauce to replace up to three eggsyou are usually on the safe side.
By the way: Besides applesauce is also suitable delicious Pumpkin puree in the same quantity to replace eggs vegan. In the pumpkin season from September to March you can also make it seasonal shopping.
12. ripe banana
Vegan egg alternative as a binder.
You must have a banana at home, right? If you're looking meticulously and on short notice for an egg substitute, you've probably found it now! Because with a ripe banana you can wonderfully eggs as a binding ingredient of cakes, cookies or replace other treats. It is recommended to use about use half a banana to 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 just use carob bean gum, which you can find in any supermarket and definitely in all health food stores. One teaspoon of it replaces about one egg. Carob bean gum is basically versatile - for example, also as a thickener in homemade ice cream, sauces or a delicious vegan pudding.
14. soy flour
Useful egg substitute as a binder.
Nutty-gig-tasting soy flour is a real all-rounder in the kitchen - and is super suitable as a vegetable egg substitute. Stir one tablespoon of it with two tablespoons of water to replace the binding power of one egg.
Tip: If you don't like the nutty flavor, you can just switch to carob flour or chickpea flour.
15. tomato paste
Useful egg substitute as a binder and for coloring.
If you're not sure how your next burger patty will hold together without using egg, just use tomato paste. 1-2 tablespoons of it is already enough to replace an egg. It binds well and has only a minor influence on the taste. Rather, it can still take an influence on the color of your dish.
16. mashed potatoes
Ideal to replace eggs as a binder
Yes, that's right! Mashed potatoes also bind really wonderfully and can thus replace eggs. As a substitute for an egg is recommended, two tablespoons of (instant) mashed potatoes to mix with a little water. Then the mass is wonderful for bread recipes, for example.
17. egg substitute powder
Simple, vegetable egg substitute as a binder
With a versatile, tasteless egg substitute powder, you have another simple alternative for eggs as a binder for sauces or in baking. Here it is recommended to use about to mix one teaspoon with two tablespoons of water, to replace an egg vegan.
Vegan egg substitute - is ready in many ways!
You are probably driven by health, ethical or ecological motives to stop eating eggs. Maybe you're just missing an egg and wondering what to do? Whatever your motivation, here are 15 plant-based alternatives to eggs. We guarantee you already have at least one of them at home - to use as a substitute for eggs in waffles, breading, casseroles, tiramisu or batter. Animal suffering, environmental destruction and serious, health consequences - just for the consumption of chicken eggs - are therefore no longer necessary.
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.
