Finding a good replacement for eggs isn’t as hard as it might seem! In this episode of our podcast, we talk all about vegan eggs and egg replaces. You can listen here or read on for a quick summary.
 
 
What are vegan eggs? 
The term “vegan eggs” essentially refer to anything that replaces eggs either as a main dish or in a recipe. 
Vegan egg replacements can be either store-bought or homemade. Read on to learn about a few popular store-bought options, plus a few options for making vegan egg replacers at home.
 

 
How are vegan eggs made? (aka…what could possibly replace eggs?)
Ingredients in both commercial and homemade egg replacers vary widely. Many commercial products contain a thickening agent such as potato starch or tapioca flour, a leavening agent such as cream of tartar, and various other binding agents and/or preservatives. 
 
Are vegan eggs healthy? 
Just because a food is vegan doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthy. It’s always important to check labels for natural, good quality ingredients. 
 
5 of the Best Off-the-shelf Vegan Egg Brands
This product seemed to be the most popular with our community when it came to off-the-shelf replacements. 
Per the package: 

Made from plants
5 grams of protein per serving 
Scrambles just like real eggs but is cholesterol-free, non-GMO, and contains no eggs or dairy

 
So, does Just Egg taste just like eggs? As of this writing, we haven’t personally tried it. However, after seeing the recommendations from our community and the positive reviews on Amazon, we’d bet money it absolutely does! 
 
2. Namaste Egg Replacer
Namaste was recommended by Andrea in our Peas and Carrots Society group on Facebook. 
It’s derived from citrus fiber, tapioca starch, arrowroot powder, cream of tartar, and sodium bicarbonate. 
Namaste does not contain wheat, gluten, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sulfates, sesame, mustard, potato, or corn. 
Based on the pictures, it looked to be mainly used in baking recipes so we’re not sure how scrambling up a mess of Namaste would turn out, but the recipes on their website look good. 
 
 
3. Ener-G
Ener-G is a powdered egg replacer that mimics the binding function of eggs in cooking and baking, but it’s completely egg-free. It can be used to replace both egg whites and yolks and contains no gluten, wheat, or cholesterol. It’s low in sodium and protein and is vegetarian and kosher.
One 16 ounce package equals approximately 100 eggs.
 
4. Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer
We love Bob’s Red Mill products! Their egg substitute is paleo and grain-free and contains no nuts, flours, starches, or seeds. It’s also gluten-free and kosher. 
This one won’t work as a scramble but does work well with baked items.