So, you’ve been coasting along on your vegan journey when a potentially less-obvious animal product throws a wrench in your plans… eggs. Don’t worry! From brunch to baking, we have you covered. New options for vegan egg substitutes are popping up more frequently than ever. Remember, if the first option you try isn’t your new favorite, there are plenty more out there!
Eggs have many properties in cooking and baking, from binding and thickening to rising and glazing. Mimicking the texture and taste of eggs with plant-based ingredients can require a little more effort, but it can be done.
By learning a few DIY baking hacks and exploring shop-bought vegan egg replacements, you can recreate your favorite scrambled egg recipe or substitute eggs in baking.
Here’s our ultimate guide to vegan egg substitutes for all your baking and cooking endeavors.
Vegan egg substitutes FOR COOKING
AcreMade
AcreMade is new, but is built on 40 years of plant-based food expertise. They developed an egg* made from yellow field peas, a nutritious and planet-friendly pulse that fills hungry bellies while fueling a regenerative food system at the same time. AcreMade offers Plant-Based Egg Substitute, Plant-Based Egg Replacer for Baking, Plant-Based Egg Patties, Plant-Based Prefrozen Egg Scramble, and Plant-Based Protein Scramble Cups.
BeLeaf
BeLeaf features the taste and texture of a traditional ‘sunny-side-up egg’ but without the need for hens! This vegan fried egg is made with soybeans for wholesome, vegan protein. Made from minimally processed ingredients, this plant-based egg is a great addition to your breakfast sandwich, kimchi fried rice, or even your plant-based burger.
Crafty Counter’s WunderEggs
WunderEggs are plant-based hard-boiled eggs. Yes, you read that right – a vegan hard-boiled egg! Top your avocado toast, salads, and ramen with this innovative new nut-based egg!
Extra Firm Tofu
Sometimes you just cannot beat a classic! Tofu is not only affordable but easy to find. Try pressing the extra firm tofu first to get rid of excess moisture, then scrambling it with your favorite spices, veggies, and vegan cheese.
Hodo’s All-Day Egg Scramble
This vegan egg comes already scrambled! Add it to a breakfast burrito, throw it in your pad Thai or fried rice, or even make vegan egg salad with it. It doesn’t get any easier!
JUST Egg
JUST Egg has become a game-changer in the vegan arena. The liquid option is excellent for scrambles or French toast, and the newer folded option will complete any breakfast sandwich. Their latest product, the JUST Egg Sous Vide, is even delicious all on its own.
Peggs
Eggs are made by chickpeas, not chicks. When combined with water, Peggs can be used for cooking or baking, just like real eggs. Use Peggs to whip up vegan omelets, french toast, baked goods, and more! Peggs are clean, soy-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free, vegan, shelf-stable, & women-owned.
Simply Eggless
Simply Eggless products can be a bit harder to come by, but don’t sleep on them if you can find them! The liquid form can be used for baking, frying, and scrambling. They have also introduced vegan egg patties and sandwiches, along with plant-based egg, cheese, and sausage bites.
Yo Egg
Yo Egg is revolutionizing the vegan egg market by creating plant-based alternatives with zero cholesterol and zero animal products. They’ve developed The Sunny One with a unique runny yolk for an authentic experience, the Poached One, the Patty One (specially designed for quick, delicious breakfast sandwiches), Hollandaise Sauce, and soon-to-come, the Boiled One. They’re available from Webstaraunt for wholesale and in select restaurants around the country.
Zero Egg
Zero Egg has three exciting plant-based egg alternatives: Zero Egg Patty, Zero Egg Liquid, and Zero Egg Scramble. Crafted from a blend of plant proteins that looks, tastes, feels, and cooks like an ordinary egg in any recipe. Available from Webstaraunt for wholesale and in select restaurants around the country.
Vegan egg substitutes for baking
Ener-G Egg Replacer
If you want an egg replacer to keep on hand to make vegan baking a breeze, you can’t go wrong with Ener-G Egg Replacer. It is a great binding agent, and one 16 oz box makes about 100 eggs!
The Neat Egg
The Neat Egg is another great store-bought egg replacer to be used as a binding agent in baked goods. Simply mix the powder with water and get baking!
Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer
Bob’s Red Mill is one of the easier brands to find and is as simple to use as the rest by just mixing it with water, then letting it sit for a moment to get the right consistency.
Orgran
ORGRAN No Egg™ Egg Replacer lets you create quality cakes and baked goods with a similar texture to those with eggs. With the equivalent of 66 eggs per pack, ORGRAN No Egg is made with all-natural ingredients and is free from the 8 most common food allergies in the world, giving you added peace of mind for all your baking needs.
Simple Truth Plant-Based Egg Replacer
An Eggcellent Alternative to Eggs! Made from two plant-based ingredients, chia seeds and garbanzo beans, this organic egg replacer is a vegan fix for your baking needs. Swap it in for eggs in any recipe where eggs are used as a binder.
Aquafaba (Chickpea brine)
If you’re new to vegan baking, you may be surprised that the brine in cans of chickpeas is something of a wonder ingredient! Aquafaba has similar properties to whipped egg whites. It’s ideal for making vegan meringues, macarons, buttercream, souffle, and much more. Although exact quantities may vary by recipe, here’s a general guideline for replacing eggs with aquafaba:
• 1 tablespoon aquafaba = 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons aquafaba = 1 egg white
• 3 tablespoons aquafaba = 1 whole egg
Flax Eggs
If a recipe calls for a binding agent that doesn’t require rising, such as cookies, you can achieve the gooey consistency of eggs by making flax eggs. This failsafe technique has been a lifesaver for vegan bakers long before egg replacement products hit the supermarkets! Make a flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water, then allow it to sit for a few minutes. When the texture is thick and gloopy, it’s ready to go. One tablespoon of ground flaxseed and three tablespoons of water is equal to one egg.
Chia Eggs
Chia eggs are ideal for recipes that require the gel texture that eggs provide. You can make a chia egg by mixing water with chia seeds and allowing it to set until it has a gloopy consistency. Use this technique for recipes that don’t require a rising agent, such as cookies. One tablespoon of chia seeds plus three tablespoons of water equals about one egg.
Silken Tofu
For recipes that are dense, moist, or savory, silken tofu can work wonders as a vegan egg substitute. Try it in vegan cheesecakes, puddings, and mousses. Generally speaking, one egg equals about 1/4 cup of silken tofu.
Mashed Banana
Looking for an egg substitute for recipes like muffins or pancakes? Mashed banana is a great baking hack, as the sticky texture of mashed banana works as a binding agent. 1/2 mashed banana generally equals about one egg.
Vegan Mayonnaise
Unfortunately, eggs are also a main ingredient of most mayonnaise. But lucky for vegans, more companies are making a vegan version every day! Here is a list of brands to look out for. But always be sure to check the labels, as some of these companies also offer products that contain animal ingredients.
Hellmann’s*/Best Foods Mayo
Supermarket’s own brand*
*These companies are not fully vegan. Be sure to check item labels, as some may contain ingredients from animals.
