No Eggs? No Problem! 18 Substitutes Every Hoosier Should Know

There are a lot of reasons someone would need a good egg substitute, and whatever your reason, we've got 18 options for you to try in your next recipe.

The Cost of Eggs Is On The Rise

It's no secret that the cost of eggs has been on the rise. With the recent outbreaks of H5N1, and entire flocks of popultry being culled, the laws of economics prevail. When demand is greater than the supply, prices go up.

We Can't Rule Out the Risk of an Egg Shortage

In addition to increase prices, there is also the risk of experiencing an egg shortage due to the virus. That's why knowing what you can substitute for eggs when baking is information you should have on hand.

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Eating Habits and Allergies Can Require Egg Alternatives

Of course, there are plenty of other reasons why you might need a good egg substitute. Maybe you are allergic to eggs like my daughter, or maybe you are vegan and prefer to not cook or eat animal products.

The Incredible Disappearing Egg

It's also entirely possible that you had eggs in the fridge this morning, but someone else in the home ate the last of them earlier before you started making your recipe.

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We've Got 18 Egg Alternatives to Use in Your Recipes Instead

Whatever the reason you need an egg substitute, we've put together a list of 18 different swaps to help you out in the kitchen. Consider it a cooking hack!

In addition to listing the substitutions ingredients, we've detailed the proper amounts to equal to one egg. We also shared what type of recipes each substitution will work best for and why. Happy baking!