Whether you’re exploring egg-free alternatives due to dietary restrictions or seeking fresh ideas, our 25 egg–free recipes will inspire you with new ways of cooking.
We’ve got sweet and savory recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are fun to make and with healthy ingredients.
From luscious desserts to savory meals, this roundup caters to a diverse range of preferences, ensuring that the absence of eggs does not equate to a lack of indulgence.
Savory recipes
1. Chickpea Frittata
Wholesome chickpea flour takes the spotlight, creating a protein-rich base, while sautรฉed zucchini adds freshness and flavor.
This plant–powered frittata is a satisfying and nutritious way to start your day, proving that egg-free breakfasts can be just as delicious and satisfying.
2. Tofu scramble
Revitalize your mornings with this 5–minute scrambled tofu, a satisfying alternative to traditional eggs.
Seasoned to perfection with Kala Namak (black salt), this vegan breakfast dish mimics the eggy flavor, providing a savory kick that will elevate your taste buds.
3. Chickpea crepes
Chickpea flour or garbanzo bean flour is a versatile ingredient that enables us to replace eggs and regular flour in this crepe recipe.
Thanks to the chickpea flour, these crepes are naturally vegan and gluten-free. Fill them with sauteed mushrooms and kale for a nutritious vegan dinner idea.
4. Egg-free frittata muffins
Next on our list are oven-baked, frittata–like muffins made with chickpea flour to replace eggs and then stuffed with your favorite vegetables.
TIP: If you want to add some eggy flavor to the muffins, add a couple of pinches kala namak to the batter.
5. Egg-free mayonnaise
We use unsweetened soy milk as the emulsifier for our vegan mayonnaise recipe. Like egg yolk, soy milk contains lecithin, which, when blended with lemon juice and oil, forms a thick, creamy, and stable mayonnaise.
This thick, creamy, spreadable, and tasty recipe feels like regular mayo. You can use it in salads and dressings or as a spread in sandwiches and wraps.
6. Tofu egg salad
Firm tofu and extra firm tofu mimic boiled eggs incredibly well. You need to cut it into small pieces as if you were cutting real eggs for a regular egg salad.
TIP: crumble some of the tofu pieces with your hands. This way, theyโll resemble the crumbled egg yolk texture (especially when coated in our creamy eggy dressing).
7. Homemade gnocchi
Here, weโll show you how to make gnocchi with three simple ingredients and shape them with a fork. Our recipe is the original Italian one without eggs.
Itโs served with a simple tomato sauce, Bolognese, or butter sage sauce.
8. Vegan zucchini pie
The star ingredient in our zucchini pie is chickpea flour (garbanzo bean flour).
It allows us to make a pie without eggs or tofu but still moist, nutritious, and fulfilling.
9. Zucchini fritters
Zucchini fritters without eggs can be made with chickpea flour, offering a delectable twist on the classic recipe.
This egg–free alternative ensures a light and crispy texture while highlighting the natural flavors of grated zucchini.
10. Potato frittata
Try this flavorful twist on the classic potato frittata, where we use chickpea flour and a little turmeric powder as brilliant substitutes for eggs.
The chickpea flour not only lends a unique nutty taste but also adds a delightful fluffiness to the dish.
11. Sweet potato gnocchi
Our sweet potato gnocchi without eggs are made from microwaved sweet potatoes and offer a beautiful orange twist on the classic Italian dish.
This egg–free variation maintains a light and pillowy texture, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Sweet recipes
12. Biscotti
Eggless biscotti is a crispy Italian treat with a crunchy texture and rich flavor.
This twice–baked cookie derives its unique structure from plant milk and flour, resulting in a satisfyingly firm bite.
Enjoy the perfect pairing of almond and vanilla aromas in this egg-free twist on a classic biscotti recipe.
13. Vegan pancakes
The fluffy texture of egg–free pancakes makes a breakfast–friendly alternative for those seeking a plant-based treat.
Egg-free pancakes are a delicious start to your day, whether topped with syrup, fruits, or your favorite toppings.
14. Vegan crepes
Our vegan crepes are made without eggs and dairy but are light, thin, and as delicious as regular crepes.
TIP: Add a little color to the batter to resemble French crepes with eggs, and add a pinch of turmeric powder.
15. Banana bread
This egg-free banana bread is a moist and flavorful treat for those with dietary restrictions or vegan preferences.
You wonโt find flax egg, ground flaxseed, aquafaba, or other types of egg replacement here. Mashed banana and staple ingredients make this bread a simple and easy treat.
16. Vegan custard
This creamy vegan custard is without eggs and mixes coconut or almond milk with a touch of cornstarch and vanilla aroma.
This five–minute recipe is a delicious pastry cream that satisfies your sweet tooth and egg-free preferences.
TIP: add this custard to fruit tart and lemon tart for an egg-free, plant-based dessert.
17. Egg-free apple cake
Next on our list is a vegan apple cake: soft, moist, and packed with apple pieces. Itโs an easy, one-bowl recipe made with seven simple ingredients.
We use a blend of all–purpose flour and plant–based milk to maintain this egg-free cake’s binding and leavening properties.
18. Vegan carrot cake
Carrot cake can be easily made vegan (that is, without eggs, butter, or milk) with simple ingredients and vegan frosting.
Despite having less sugar, less oil, and no eggs, it’s incredible and rich, and the texture is light and moist, just like the carrot cake of your best dreams.
19. Egg-free zucchini muffins
Shredded zucchini is the perfect ingredient to make light and moist zucchini muffins.
The grated zucchini acts as a binder, which means there is no need to add eggs. The muffins stay together like magic while keeping light and healthy.
TIP: these muffins are perfect for bringing to putlocks and feeding a crowd.
20. Vegan tiramisu
Here, we show you how to make a tiramisรน without eggs, dairy, and nuts but with all the same textures and flavor nuances of a real Italian tiramisรน.
Aquafaba is a versatile ingredient and works as an egg-white substitute. It gives air and fluff to many vegan desserts, such as vegan meringues and brownies.
21. Chocolate donuts
Youโll love this baked donuts recipe because you can whip them together in 5 minutes, bake them in 20, and glaze them in 3.
Also, the recipe is dairy-free, egg-free, and oven-baked, making this treat a delightful vegan brunch idea.
22. Vegan brioche
This recipe is Italian-inspired; the egg-free brioche has a tender crumb, itโs sweet and aromatic, and is made with simple ingredients.
Vegan brioche is an indulgent, sweet breakfast recipe for those days when you deserve more than a quick bowl of oats.
23. Oatmeal pancakes
Oatmeal pancakes are an easy, tasty, and wholesome breakfast and brunch recipe you can make with a few pantry staples and enjoy with your whole family.
Bananas are a great egg replacement in pancakes. They bind the batter together while adding a naturally sweet flavor.
24. Egg-free lemon cake
Thereโs no need for egg replacements in this soft and airy vegan lemon cake.
With vegan cakes, itโs all about getting the ratios of wet and dry ingredients right.
Flax eggs, ground flax seeds, aquafaba, or other egg replacements are unnecessary and often change the cakeโs texture, consistency, and flavor.
25. Acquafaba meringues
Vegan meringues are as light, crisp, and delicious as traditional meringues. The aquafaba is phenomenal for this preparation, and you wonโt taste the chickpea flavor at all.
The crazy thing is that aquafabaโs foaming properties make it the perfect egg white replacement for meringues and various desserts.
How to replace eggs in baking?
In most cakes and desserts, there’s no need for egg replacements.
For example, with vegan cakes, it’s all about getting the ratios of wet and dry ingredients right, and in our recipes we test this many times until we get perfect cake consistency.
So if possible, we would recommend to avoid flax eggs, ground flax seeds, aquafaba, or other egg replacements because they often change the cake’s texture, consistency, and flavor.
However, in some case, egg-replacements might be necessary. Here are some common egg replacements you can use for baking:
- Flaxseed or Chia Seed Eggs: Mix one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds or chia seeds with three tablespoons of water to replace one egg. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes until it thickens and has an egg-like consistency.
- Applesauce: Replace each egg with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce. This works well in recipes where added sweetness and moisture won’t affect the final product.
- Bananas: Mashed ripe bananas can add moisture and binding properties to your baked goods, such as banana muffins and zucchini banana bread.
- Yogurt, soy yogurt, or Buttermilk: Substitute an equal amount of yogurt or buttermilk for eggs in recipes.
You can use soy yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free alternatives, as we did with our lemon pound cake and lemon blueberry cake. - Vinegar and Baking Soda: Mix one tablespoon of vinegar (apple cider vinegar or white vinegar) with one teaspoon of baking soda to replace one egg.
- Commercial Egg Replacer: Consider using commercial egg replacers available in many grocery stores.
While we don’t have any experience with these products, they have decent ratings on Target.
Breakfast
Vegan Banana Muffins
Desserts
Lemon Pound Cake
Breakfast
Banana Zucchini Bread
Desserts
Lemon blueberry pound cake
Egg-free Recipes
Equipment
- serrated knife (bread knife)
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- โ cup almond milk or other milk
- โ cup vegetable oil any, as long as it's neutral
- ยฝ cup sugar
- ยผ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
- ยพ cup almonds
- 1ยฝ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 340ยฐF or 170ยฐC.To a bowl, add โ cup almond milk, โ cup vegetable oil, ยฝ cup sugar, ยผ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.Whisk until well combined.
- Stir in ยพ cup almonds.
- Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1ยฝ teaspoon baking powder, and 1 pinch salt.Mix with a spatula until you get a dough.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly dusted worktop and knead with your hands for a minute. You want a compact dough ball without over-kneading.
- Cut the dough into two parts and shape each into a long, flat log.Arrange the two logs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 340ยฐF or 170ยฐC then let cool down for 20 minutes.
- Cut the logs diagonally into the classic biscotti shape. Use a serrated knife or bread knife.
- Put back on the tray, flat on the cut side, and bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool down completely before serving.
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