It's not easy finding vegan egg substitutes. Eggs, after all, add a certain moisture and texture to baked goods that is hard to imitate.
If you follow a vegan lifestyle you don't have to part with your favorite desserts. You simply need to start using these awesome vegan egg substitutes.
You'll be surprised to know many of these vegan egg substitutes may already be in your kitchen. Most are ingredients you can put into smoothies - like bananas and flax seeds - that offer a nice dose of fiber. Others will even add a little protein to your cakes, cookies and other sweet treats.
Below are some examples of vegan egg substitutes you can try next time you are in the mood for baking. However, if you are interested in egg substitutes for savory cooking check out Vegg, a vegan version of egg yolk.
APPLESAUCE
Use 1/3 cup to substitue one egg. It's a nice way to add moisture to cakes.
BANANA
Puree half of a banana to use as a substitute for one egg.
FLAX SEEDS
1 tablespoon flax meal + 3 tablespoons of water can substitute one egg.
POWDERED SOY MILK
2 tablespoons of powdered soy milk + 2 tablespoons of water
SOY YOGURT
1/4 cup of soy yogurt can substitute one egg in cakes and pastries.
BLENDED TOFU
1/4 cup of blended tofu easily substitutes one egg in sweet and savory preparations.