Finding a good vegan egg substitute isn’t as hard as it might seem! In this episode of our podcast, we talk all about vegan eggs and egg replacements. You can listen here or read on for a quick summary of what we discuss.
Note: The article below has been updated for 2021 therefore, some of the products we discuss on the show may vary slightly from what we mention below. We like to keep our community up-to-date with the latest and greatest!
What Are Vegan Eggs?
The term “vegan eggs” essentially refers to anything that replaces eggs either as a main dish or in a recipe.
Vegan egg replacements can be either store-bought or homemade. Read on to learn about a few popular store-bought options, plus a few options for making vegan egg replacers at home.
How Are Vegan Egg Substitutes Made?
Ingredients in both commercial and homemade egg replacers vary widely. Many commercial products contain a thickening agent such as potato starch or tapioca flour, a leavening agent such as a cream of tartar, and various other binding agents and/or preservatives.
Are Vegan Egg Substitutes Healthy?
Just because a food is vegan doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthy. It’s always important to check labels for natural, good-quality ingredients. The less processed the better!
5 of the Best Off-The-Shelf Vegan Egg Substitutes Brands
We’re going to start by discussing some popular off-the-shelf vegan egg substitutes. Here are 5 as tried by us and/or our Vegetarian Zen community.
This product seemed to be the most popular with our community when it came to off-the-shelf replacements.
Per the package:
- Made from plants
- 5 grams of protein per serving
- This scrambles just like real eggs but is cholesterol-free, non-GMO, and contains no eggs or dairy
- MADE FROM PLANTS: Made entirely from plants, JUST Egg is free of cholesterol and uses less water and carbon emissions than conventional eggs
- HEALTHY: By making JUST Egg from plants, it has 5g of protein and no cholesterol. JUST Eg
So, does Just Egg taste just like eggs? YES!
2. Namaste Egg Replacer
Namaste was recommended by Andrea in our Peas and Carrots Society group on Facebook.
It’s derived from citrus fiber, tapioca starch, arrowroot powder, cream of tartar, and sodium bicarbonate.
Namaste does not contain wheat, gluten, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sulfates, sesame, mustard, potato, or corn.
Based on the pictures, it looked to be mainly used in baking recipes so we’re not sure how scrambling up a mess of Namaste would turn out, but the recipes on their website look good.
- Free of the Top 8 allergens
- Gluten free of top 8 allergens kosher non-GMO certified
- This product is manufactured in United States
3. Ener-G
Ener-G is a powdered egg replacer that mimics the binding function of eggs in cooking and baking, but it’s completely egg-free. It can be used to replace both egg whites and yolks and contains no gluten, wheat, or cholesterol. It’s low in sodium and protein and is vegetarian and kosher.
One 16 ounce package equals approximately 100 eggs.
4. Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer
We love Bob’s Red Mill products! Their egg substitute is paleo and grain-free and contains no nuts, flours, starches, or seeds. It’s also gluten-free and kosher.
This one won’t work as a scramble but does work well with baked items.
- One, 12 oz. Resealable stand up bag (0.75 lbs.)
- Gluten-Free; Vegan; Vegetarian; Paleo Friendly; Kosher Pareve
- Manufactured in a dedicated gluten-free facility; R5-ELISA tested gluten-free
- Great for vegan baking
- Easy to use: just add water!
5. Follow Your Heart’s VeganEgg
This product actually comes in an egg carton-looking container. It can be used for baking or for scrambled egg dishes.
Follow Your Heart’s VeganEggs are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and dairy-free.
- 100% plant-based egg alternative
- Equivalent to one dozen eggs
- Scrambles, bakes, and binds
- Egg-free, gluten-free, Kosher Parve, non-GMO
5 Vegan Egg Substitutes For Baking Using Other Foods
We’ve given you 5 off-the-shelf brands for vegan egg substitutes and now we’re going to give you 5 ways you can replace eggs by using other foods around your home.
Banana
If you don’t like the flavor of banana (like Larissa doesn’t), you might want to move on to the rest of the list. Bananas make a great replacement for eggs in soft chewy baked goods such as muffins or brownies. Just be sure to use ripe bananas. One medium ripe banana (mashed) can be used in place of one egg.
Flaxseed
Ellen from our Facebook group says, “When it comes to baking, I like to use one tablespoon flax meal plus 2.5 tablespoons of water (rest for 5 minutes before using) for a quick and easy egg replacer. Works great in brownies & cookies.”
Health Coach Darryl says, “When I am baking I almost exclusively mix flax seeds with water to make the replacement. When I’m making waffles or pancakes I use one tablespoon of applesauce for each egg. I do not like the product VeganEgg at all, and I think the box is corny. It smells like real eggs but it doesn’t taste like it at all. Now, this new JUST EGG is great for scrambled eggs!”
- Ingredients: Organic ground golden flaxseed
- USDA Organic. All-natural. Gluten-Free. Provides fiber, lignans & Omega-3 fats.
- Flaxseed meal has a robust nutty flavor
- Makes a great egg substitute for most recipes.
- Keep best refrigerated or frozen for longer product life
Applesauce
Caroline says, “PSA! APPLESAUCE as a replacement for eggs in fudge brownies is beyond INCREDIBLE!!! I honestly couldn’t tell a difference aside from the fact that it leaves you with THE freshest, “moist” (sorry but no better word for it?) tasting brownies for days upon days!!
Use one tablespoon of applesauce to replace one egg in baking recipes.
Aquafaba
You may recall from the podcast that this is one of our all-time favorite words on the show! In case you’re still wondering what this is, aquafaba is essentially the liquid in a can of chickpeas. How cool is that? Not only can you eat the chickpeas but even the liquid can be used!
What’s great about aquafaba is that it binds really well in recipes and can easily be used in baked goods. If you cook your own chickpeas, save the cooking liquid; homemade aquafaba will keep in your fridge for two to three days.
Check out this awesome “Guide to Aquafaba” by Minimalist Baker, which includes some tricks and tips for using it in your recipes.
Tofu
Tofu is a versatile addition to any plant-based kitchen–it’s one of our refrigerator staples!
Holly from our Peas and Carrots Society says that she loves scrambled tofu and gives a pro tip for making delicious scrambled tofu. She says, “I LOVE scrambled tofu. Rani black salt (ordered off Amazon, about $7) makes it taste extremely similar to eggs. I crumble up extra firm tofu and sprinkle it with some
We hope this has provided you with multiple options for vegan egg substitutes n your meals and baked goods. Some of these you may have to play around with a bit to see what suits you but the good news is you have plenty to experiment with!
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Recipe of the Week
- The recipe this week is Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich from the Edgy Veg (edgyveg.com) It was recommended by Peas and Carrots member Steph who said, “I love this recipe. It actually fooled a bunch of omnis.”
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