Vegan Eggs - What Are They & What Can You Do With Them?

It’s the age-old question: what do vegans substitute for eggs? Eggs are a versatile food that can be fried, scrambled, poached and more, plus, an ingredient used to bake everything from anniversary cakes to muffins. But, since they come from chickens, what do vegans and vegetarians use instead?

When it comes to baking, there are several plant-based ‘hacks’ out there including apple sauce, bananas, flax seed, several flours including chickpea, and silken tofu. The idea is to replicate an egg-like protein structure that can bind to your baking mix and produce tasty, moist sweet treats such as birthday cakes and brownies. These ‘wildcards’ can be hit or miss, so, instead, we recommended the following carefully formulated products but trusted brands;

Free & Easy Egg Replacer (135g)

Made from potato and tapioca flour and free from many allergens including mustard and gluten, this substitute for eggs is low fat, preservative free, and suitable for all your vegan kitchen baking needs such as meringues, pancakes, and much more!

Orgran - No Egg Egg Replacer For Baking (200g)

Organ’s fantastic plant-based egg replacement is the equivalent to sixty-six eggs! Low in fat, salt, sugar, and cholesterol free, this pantry staple can be used in a whole host of plant-based treats such as cupcakes and muffins and even no-egg mayonnaise. Win, win, and win again!

“I couldn’t possibly survive without my morning fried egg!”, some people say. When it comes to cooking, vegan eggs surely can’t match what you’re used to, right? Wrong! We here at The Vegan Kind Supermarket believe you’d be really quite amazed by just how tasty plant-based eggs can be. You can still fry or scramble to sit alongside your full English Breakfasts (vegan, of course!), you can poach ‘em, boil ‘em… do whatever you like. We promise they will taste, look, and smell very close to the ‘real deal’ you're accustomed to. The plant-based egg replication industry is on fire at the moment and we suggest trying out the following egg substitute wonders;

CRACKD - The No-Egg Egg Replacer (490g)

For all your sweet and savoury baking and egg cooking needs, step right this way! Create a variety of mind-blowingly tasty foods such as plant-based frittatas, brownies, Yorkshire puddings, and so much more. You’ll find yourself grabbing the bottle to double check the ingredients constantly, but, happily, you will find no animal ingredients whatsoever! Includes added vitamins D and B12.

Orgran - Vegan Easy Egg For Cooking (250g)

Specially formulated for savoury plant-based egg recipes, Organ have hit a winner out of the park once again! Scrambled eggs, omelettes, quiche - all your ‘old’ favourites can be replicated and enjoyed just like before. This vegan eggs substitute holds the equivalent to 15 eggs, is cholesterol free, low in fat and sugar, gluten free, and a great source of protein and fibre. Is there anything it can’t do?!

OGGS - Aquafaba Egg Substitute (200ml)

OGGS’ Aquafaba is the current star of plant-based egg replacers, and for good reason! Made with chickpea water, this adaptable egg alternative can be whisked, whipped and willed into any vegan recipe of your choosing. Fry, scramble, boil, or, add to mixes to produce beautiful vegan cookies, ice cream, mayo, salad dressings, doughnuts, sweet breads, and basically whatever takes your fancy! What’s more, ingredients are ethically sourced, and the packaging is fully environmentally friendly. This is a serious must-try egg substitute for vegans and vegetarians.