Whether you're a new vegan, an adventurous foodie, or just wanting to reduce your egg consumption, discovering delicious vegan egg alternatives can be daunting. Using an egg substitute has protentional health benefits, but it also reduces unnecessary suffering in the egg industry. If you want to learn more about the industry practices, just comment below. In the meantime, here are some egg-cellent options. 😉
FLAX OR CHIA SEEDS:
Mix 1 tablespoon of flaxseed or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes gel-like. Perfect for baking muffins, cookies, and pancakes.
TOFU:
For a quick tofu scramble, crumble firm tofu and sauté it with your favorite veggies and seasonings. Silken tofu can be blended for quiches and omelets. Adding black salt (below) can give your scramble an eggy flavor, and turmeric can add flavor and give you a yellow eggy color.
AQUAFABA:
Three tablespoons of aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) can replace one egg. Whip it up with some sugar for meringues or use it in cakes and cookies for a light, airy texture.
BANANA:
Use half a mashed banana to replace one egg in baking. Ideal for pancakes, muffins, and quick breads.
APPLESAUCE:
Use 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce to replace one egg in baking. Great for cakes, brownies, and muffins.
BLACK SALT (KALA NAMAK):
While not an egg substitute, a pinch of black salt can give your vegan egg dishes an authentic eggy flavor due to its high sulfur content. Perfect for tofu scrambles or vegan omelets.
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