How to Bake Without Eggs

Replacing eggs in recipes is an easy way to make delicious and healthy baked treats. Egg replacement tips are also perfect when you are in the mood to bake, but don't want to run out to buy more eggs. Try these neat substitutes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• applesauce
• bananas
• cornstarch & water
• Ener-G Egg Replacer
• flax seeds

1. Perhaps the easiest and most accessible egg substitute is a plain old banana. This works great in baked goods. Use about 1/2 a banana, mashed up a little, for one egg in sweet baked recipes.

2. Another egg replacer that may be hiding in your kitchen is applesauce. The individual size cups are perfect. About 3 tablespoons of applesauce per one egg called for in cookies, cakes, and other baked goods works great.

3. Another easy and healthy egg substitute is ground flax seed. Use one tablespoon of ground flax seeds with three tablespoons of water. This substitute works best in dense baked goods like bran muffins, oatmeal cookies, and so on.

4. A non-perishable egg substitute is a basic mixture of one tablespoon of cornstarch and two tablespoons of water. Mix together and use in place of one egg. A pre-prepared egg replacer called Ener-G is also available in health food and grocery stores.

5. If you tend to cook with tofu, keep a package of silken tofu on hand. 1/4 of a cup of blended silken tofu per egg is a great replacer.

Tips & Warnings

• Replacing eggs with these healthier substitutes is a way to cut down on calories, fat, and cholesterol. Using substitutes also eases worry about kitchen contamination with salmonella, making your baking experience light on stress and big on fun!
• Each recipe is unique. Do a little research to make sure the egg substitute you choose is appropriate for the flavors and properties of the recipe you are preparing.

[iamageniuster]

on 11/5/2008 Nice article. Great thinking.

[CADarko]

on 11/5/2008 Thank you for the info 5*