vegetarian egg
substitute.

12 vegetarian substitutes for egg — top pick Egg Substitute at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are vegetarian

top substitutes

01

Egg Substitute

10.0
1:1

Commercial egg replacer; follow box ratio, works for binding and lift in most baking

02

Chia Seeds

8.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

1 tbsp chia + 3 tbsp water per egg, rest 5 min

03

Flaxseed

8.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rest 5 min

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04

Applesauce

6.0
1/4 cup : 1 cup

1/4 cup applesauce per egg, best in baking

05

Bananas

6.0
1/2:1

Half a mashed banana per egg, adds sweetness

06

Greek Yogurt

5.0
1/4 cup : 1 cup

1/4 cup per egg, adds moisture and binding

07

Tofu

5.0
1/4 cup : 1 cup

Blend silken tofu smooth, 1/4 cup per egg

08

Avocado

4.0
1/4 cup : 1 cup

Mashed avocado, adds fat and moisture in baking

09

Buttermilk

4.0
1/4 cup : 1 cup

Adds tangy moisture; 1/4 cup replaces 1 egg in pancakes and cakes, tenderizes crumb

10

Baking Powder

1.7
1/2 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

11

Baking Soda

1.7
1/4 tsp : 1 tsp

Use 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1 tbsp vinegar per egg for lift; won't bind, add applesauce for moisture

12

Arrowroot

0.0
2 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Mix with 3 tbsp water per egg for binding

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

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Arrowroot: Arrowroot binds only — no lift or moisture

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