Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for eggs
Best swap for eggs: Flax egg, 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg; for cookies, muffins, quick breads and brownies, not light fluffy cakes.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Eggs?
The best swap for Eggs is Flax Egg, 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg; for cookies, muffins, quick breads and brownies, not light fluffy cakes. Another option is Aquafaba, 3 tbsp per egg; works for binding and whipping. The table below also lists Silken Tofu, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Flax egg | 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg; for cookies, muffins, quick breads and brownies, not light fluffy cakes How to use it: Let the flax and cold water sit about 30 minutes, stirring now and then, until it gels. Limits: Egg-rich breads such as brioche, or gluten-free bakes that rely on egg for structure. |
| Aquafaba | 3 tbsp per egg; works for binding and whipping |
| Silken tofu | 1/4 cup blended silken tofu per egg; dense and moist, suits quick breads and snack cakes; contains soy |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- King Arthur Baking, How to make homemade egg replacer (opens in a new tab)
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