mercredi 30 janvier 2019

Choosing The Right Egg Substitute For Vegans

By Donald Cook


It is nothing new that in the last years there has been an increase in the number or vegans and vegan products. You can now find almost everything vegan at your supermarket and they are really good. But if you prefer to make things at home and select your ingredients more carefully, or baking is one of your passions, you may have found yourself in need of an egg substitute for vegans.

There are quite a lot of options, as you will see, and you will use the ones you consider the best for you in time. Some of them are great for cookies and generally sweet stuff, some for all recipes, some will just appeal more to you. Avocado, for example, works great with vegetable recipes, because it has quite a neutral taste.

One of the easiest and most common option is to create a mix with 1 tablespoon of flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then it is ready to be used. It has quite a neutral taste and color so can be used in various food items.

Chia seeds are very used lately due to their increased nutritional value. Also, they expend in water and create some sort of a pudding, making them a perfect egg replacement as well. Mix 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water and wait 5 minutes. This can be used in various recipes, but take into account its darker color.

You can also buy ready-made vegan replacements that you may get online or in some stores. The texture is usually lighter than the ones with seeds and they are great in almost every recipe. You may also get gluten-free egg replacements, if you do not consume gluten. Follow the instructions on the package for the best results.

Another replacement would be to use some fruit puree. You may try using mashed pumpkin or sweet potatoes, avocado, bananas or butternut squash. Pear butter is also considered a good substitute, as well as unsweetened applesauce. Of course, the texture is different, and one would be better than the other based on the cake or cookie you need to make.

Now when you are thinking about which one to use take into account what kind of food you are prepping. Some have quite a strong flavor or color and may be unsuitable for all items. Applesauce is the most versatile one, as it is not too sweet and does not have a strong color. Mix the more colored ones with some chocolate or coffee and it should be all good and tasty.

A good idea would be to try all or most of them in small batches and find the ones that you like the most, in terms of consistency and taste. For example, you can try making a batch of cookies with almond flour or pumpkin chocolate chips. Or vegan muffins with fruit puree and flaxseeds. Pancakes are also very easy to make and can be personalized to your taste. Mix and try and find the best recipes for you.




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