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Egg Substitute
10.01:1
Commercial egg replacer; follow box ratio, works for binding and lift in most baking
10.0
gluten-free egg
substitute.
11 gluten-free substitutes for egg — top pick Egg Substitute at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are gluten-free
top substitutes
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Chia Seeds
8.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
1 tbsp chia + 3 tbsp water per egg, rest 5 min
8.0
03
Flaxseed
8.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rest 5 min
8.0
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Applesauce
6.01/4 cup : 1 cup
1/4 cup applesauce per egg, best in baking
6.0
05
Bananas
6.01/2:1
Half a mashed banana per egg, adds sweetness
6.0
06
Greek Yogurt
5.01/4 cup : 1 cup
1/4 cup per egg, adds moisture and binding
5.0
07
Tofu
5.01/4 cup : 1 cup
Blend silken tofu smooth, 1/4 cup per egg
5.0
08
Avocado
4.01/4 cup : 1 cup
Mashed avocado, adds fat and moisture in baking
4.0
09
Buttermilk
4.01/4 cup : 1 cup
Adds tangy moisture; 1/4 cup replaces 1 egg in pancakes and cakes, tenderizes crumb
4.0
10
Baking Powder
1.71/2 tbsp : 3 1/3 tbsp
Use 1/2 tsp baking powder per egg for lift only; won't bind or add moisture, combine with liquid
1.7
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Baking Soda
1.71/4 tsp : 1 tsp
Use 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1 tbsp vinegar per egg for lift; won't bind, add applesauce for moisture
1.7
pitfalls to avoid
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Chia Seeds: Coating won't set as firmly as egg
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Chia Seeds: Chia egg cannot whip into meringue or souffle
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Flaxseed: Coating won't set as firmly as egg
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Flaxseed: Flax egg cannot whip into meringue or souffle
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Applesauce: Applesauce won't bind or leaven like eggs
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Applesauce: Use 1/4 cup applesauce per egg
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Bananas: Banana won't leaven or bind firmly
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Bananas: Adds noticeable banana sweetness
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Greek Yogurt: Yogurt won't leaven — adds moisture only
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Tofu: Silken tofu won't leaven or create structure
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Avocado: Avocado adds fat but won't leaven
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Avocado: Adds green color and avocado taste
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Buttermilk: Buttermilk adds moisture but won't bind or lift
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Baking Powder: Baking powder gives lift only — won't bind
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Baking Soda: Baking soda + vinegar gives lift only — won't bind