Egg Substitution Calculator

Find the best egg replacements for baking based on what role the egg plays in your recipe, with exact amounts.

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How It Works

Eggs serve four main roles in baking: binding (holding ingredients together), leavening (helping things rise), moisture (keeping things soft), and richness (adding fat and flavor). The best substitute depends on which role is most important in your recipe.

The Formula

Most egg substitutes replace 1 large egg (about 1/4 cup volume). For multiple eggs, multiply the substitute amounts. Recipes with 3+ eggs are harder to substitute successfully.

Variables

Number of eggs, purpose (binding, leavening, moisture, richness), substitute type, amount per egg.

Example

Replacing 2 eggs for binding in cookies: use 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water, rest 5 minutes until gel-like). The flax creates a binding gel similar to egg protein.

Tips

  • Know the purpose of the egg before choosing a substitute -- binding and leavening need different solutions.
  • Recipes with 1-2 eggs are easiest to substitute. Recipes with 3+ eggs (like quiche or custard) are much harder.
  • Flax eggs and chia eggs are the most versatile all-purpose substitutes.
  • Aquafaba (chickpea liquid) can be whipped to stiff peaks just like egg whites -- great for meringues.
  • Always have ground flaxseed and a can of chickpeas in the pantry for emergency egg substitutes.