Best Vegan Egg Substitutes for Baking And Frying
Craving eggs on a vegan diet? Understandable! You should know that going vegan doesn’t mean automatically being repulsed by all of the foods you used to eat. It also doesn’t mean giving them up altogether! There are tons of great substitutes to your pre-vegan favorites, and when it comes to vegan eggs, the options are endless!
However, we know that eggs are not only for enjoying on their own as a scramble or omelet. They are sometimes used in baking, and other recipes like mayo, glazing, etc. That’s why we’ve come up with a complete list of the best vegan eggs for both baking and frying! Keep reading and find out which ones you should be looking for!
Vegan Egg Substitutes for Baking
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Egg Replacer
Although it doesn’t provide much nutrition, Bob’s Red Mill’s egg replacer is excellent for mimicking eggs in almost all your favorite baked goods! Think muffins, cookies, bread, and more!
Ener-G Egg Replacer
To simply and easily replace both egg whites and egg yolks in baking recipes, this is an excellent choice! This substitute is just 15 calories per serving, but also free from preservatives, nuts, gluten, and non-GMO!
The Neat Egg Substitute
Made with a blend of simple plant-based, soy-free, and gluten free ingredients, this vegan egg works in cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, and other baked goods. And although one serving is just 25 calories, it still provides 2g of protein!
Vegg
Available as a replacement for yolks, French toast, scrambles, and baking, Vegg’s “eggs” are incredibly low in calories (just 10 per serving), and can provide up to 2g of plant protein!
Chia or Flaxseed Egg
For a super simple and affordable egg replacer when baking, simply combine a 3:1 water-ground chia or flaxseed ratio. Replace each individual egg using 3 tbsp. of water and 1 tbsp. of either ground seed!
Mashed Banana
Ideal for banana bread or muffins, mashed bananas are an excellent thickener for your baked goods! Use one ripe mashed banana to replace each egg in a recipe.
Silk Soy Yogurt
For dense, moist cakes, soy yogurt is a great egg replacer. Plus, it’ll add some flavor and protein! Use 1/4 cup soy yogurt to replace one egg in your batter.
Soy Protein Powder
Mix 1 tbsp. soy protein with 3 tbsp. water (similar to chia and flax eggs) to replace egg whites in your baking, and to help firm up and add moisture to the final product.
Vegan Egg Substitutes for Frying
JUST Egg
Possibly the most popular vegan egg substitute on the market, the JUST Egg is almost identical to the buttery, fluffy eggs you grew up on! However, it contains none of the cholesterol, antibiotics, or cruelty that comes along with chicken eggs. Made simply with mung beans, and available as frozen ready-made omelets, sous vide bites, and in liquid form, the JUST Egg is the perfect alternative for your all-vegan breakfast feasts!
Follow Your Heart VeganEgg
Super versatile and also great for baking, Follow Your Heart’s egg substitute even comes in a carton! Additionally, it’s gluten free, non-GMO, and Kosher. Its main ingredient is soymilk powder, and its flavored mainly with black salt — a naturally egg-flavored seasoning!
Zero Egg
With a mission to make healthier, more sustainable eggs available and accessible to everyone, Zero Egg’s product is available in both an ‘Egg Basics’ formula and a ‘Bake Basics’ formula. Their Egg Basics product is perfect for scrambling, quiche, pancakes, and French toast. Meanwhile, their Bake Basics version is ideal for baked goods, mayo and dressings!
Simply Eggless
This egg alternative is made of lupin beans! You can use it in almost any recipe that calls for eggs, including omelets, muffins, and pasta. And at just 50 calories per serving, you can enjoy this egg substitute guilt-free! It even provides a bonus 3g of protein, and 8% of your DV of calcium.
Orgran Vegan Easy Egg
One of the highest in protein, at 7.5g per serving, Orgran’s vegan egg is a great nutritional replacement to your morning scramble! It’s also a good source of fiber and low-fat. Find this incredible non-GMO, Kosher, and allergen-friendly choice at a supermarket near you!
Tofu
Ever try tofu scramble? When made properly, it can be super similar to eggs! And with the help of some black salt, the flavor can be spot on! Find our favorite tofu scramble recipe here.
Chickpea Flour
For scrambled eggs, frittatas, merengues, or omelets, chickpea flour is the way to go! Check out our frittata recipe and learn how to use this magical plant-based ingredient here.
Find a product that’s perfect for the recipe you’re planning? If you need some extra tips on how to replace various ingredients in baking, make sure to check out our complete guide here! Thank you for caring for the animals and our planet. To your vegan success!
