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8 best vegan egg substitute options, according to dietitians
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Pumpkin puree can actually be used as an egg replacer in most baked goods, she says.
To get your ratios right, youll want to substitute a quarter cup of pumpkin puree for one egg.
Put this swap to this test by trying out this delicious high-protein pumpkin bread recipe:
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Plus, tofu is cholesterol-free and an excellent source of iron, calcium, and potassium.
Unsweetened applesauce
Applesauce is another excellent vegan egg substitute, says Bolona.
A quarter cup of apple puree can be used as a substitute for one egg in most recipes.
Apple sauce is packed with antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and its super easy to digest.
One of our favorite ways to use applesauce in baking?
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Thisrecipe for two-ingredient apple coconut cake bars.
If leavening is needed, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder can be added for each egg being replaced.
These compounds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and B vitamins.
(BTW, we love the flax and chia seed options fromBobs Red Mill.)
Try out flax eggs by making this vegan skillet apple crisp recipe:
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(Just confirm to be gentle when pureeing to avoid liquefying them.)
Sweet potatoes are the thickening agent in these delicious egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free brownies:
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But what exactly is aquafaba?
As Bolona tells us, Aquafaba is the liquid that remains after cooking beans or legumes.
If youre going to use aquafaba in your recipe, use three tablespoons of the liquid for every egg.
Its able to take on the binding role of eggs extremely well, says Bolana.
To create the equivalent of an egg, combine a tablespoon of agar-agar with a tablespoon of cold water.
Then, add two tablespoons of boiling water and whisk until frothy.
Use it in baked goods, or try agar-agar in thisrecipe for easy vegan mozzarella cheese.
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