Ingredient Substitutions For Healthier Recipes

Instead Of Eggs

Even in a dish as simple as scrambled eggs, many recipes do not require the whole egg or even any egg at all in many instances. For scrambled eggs, individuals can use just egg whites and leave out the yolk. For baked goods such as muffins, cakes, and cookies, chia seeds, bananas, applesauce, and even ground flaxseed can be used instead of eggs. Specific amounts are one tablespoon of chia seeds and one cup water, one tablespoon flaxseed and three tablespoons water, ¼ cup of mashed banana, or ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce for each egg you may wish to substitute. Savory dishes with egg are harder to substitute, but the usual standby is to use egg whites instead of the whole egg or even try flaxseed and water in small amounts.

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