Egg Substitute for Brownies

5 from 2 votes

Egg is an important part of any pastry dish especially brownies. However, in case that you ran out of eggs here is a guide on the best substitutes you can use.

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Western

Servings: cups

Calories: 37kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

blender

Ingredients

Option 1 (Flax Egg)

1 tablespoon flax seed (ground)
3 tbsps water

Option 2 (Greek Yogurt)

¼ cup greek or plain yogurt

Option 3 (Applesauce)

1 medium-sized apple
1 tablespoon water (optional)

Instructions

Option 1 (Flax Egg)

Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoons of water. (Use a blender to make ground flax if you only have whole seeds)
Let the ground seeds sit in the water for 10 minutes or until they form an egg-like substance.
Substitute eggs in brownies with this mixture in a 1:1 ratio.

Option 2 (Greek Yogurt)

Use ¼ cup of plain yogurt to replace each egg in the recipe.

Option 3 (Applesauce)

Peel the apple and place it inside the blender.
Process the apple for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes puree. If the consistency is too thick, add a tablespoon of water and process again for another minute.
Use ¼ cup of the applesauce for every egg the recipe calls for.

Notes

Nutrition information is calculated for ground flax seeds only.

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