1. Understand the role of eggs in the recipe. 2. Fruit is a great substitute – try bananas, apple puree or other gum-rich fruits. 3. It is also great to replace eggs with tofu because its taste can be mixed with any other. 4. Grind 1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds (or use 2.5 cups ground flaxseed) and mix with 3 tablespoons water, replacing 1 egg. 5. 1 tablespoon agar powder (available at health food stores or Chinese food stores) mixed with 1 tablespoon water can replace 1 egg white. 6. 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of oil and 2 tablespoons of baking powder can replace 1 egg. 7. When making delicacies, such as vegetarian bread, try using mashed potatoes, tomato puree or oatmeal paste instead of eggs. 8. Applesauce, canned pumpkin, and canned fruit puree can all be used to replace eggs when baking. 9. You can make pancakes without eggs. 10. The eggs in egg sandwiches can also be replaced with tofu. 11. Yogurt. Whether you're out of eggs, avoiding eggs because you're on a vegetarian diet, you're allergic to eggs, or you just hate eating eggs, smart humans have come up with plenty of ways to replace them. Here are some suggestions.

1. Understand the role of eggs in the recipe. Should I replace whole eggs, whites or yolks? That means understanding the purpose of eggs—sometimes as a binder, sometimes for fermentation, sometimes for texture. Only by clarifying the purpose of eggs can you choose the right replacement.

2. Fruit is a good substitute - try bananas, apple puree or other gum-rich fruits. 1/4 cup banana can replace 1 egg.

3. It is also great to replace eggs with tofu, because its taste can be mixed with any other. Replace 1 egg with 1/4 cup tofu. Crush before use. Be sure to use soft tofu, as old tofu may not be blended finely enough with the other ingredients. You can also substitute 1/4 cup of soy milk for 1 egg.

4. Grind 1 tablespoon of whole flaxseeds (or use 2.5 cups of ground flaxseed), mix with 3 tablespoons of water, and replace 1 egg. Make sure the mixture is gelatinous before use. Some recommend simmering to thicken the mixture.

5. 1 tablespoon of agar powder (available at health food stores or Chinese food stores) mixed with 1 tablespoon of water can replace 1 egg white. Beat well, refrigerate, and beat again.

6. 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of oil and 2 tablespoons of baking powder can replace 1 egg. Stir well before use.

7. When making delicacies, such as vegetarian bread, try using mashed potatoes, tomato puree or oatmeal paste instead of eggs. They act as a binder, adding gummy texture and consistency. Bread crumbs, cornmeal, arrowroot meal, and whole wheat flour also work.

8. Applesauce, canned pumpkin, and canned fruit puree can all replace eggs when baking. Of course this will leave their own flavor, so choose your flavor wisely. Fruit will make the flour thicker, so add more baking powder to balance it out. Apple puree and pears or strawberries make delicious muffins.

9. You can make pancakes without eggs. The 1-2 eggs in the recipe don't matter. Basically adding a little more liquid (1-2 tablespoons) reduces the amount by 1 egg. You can also substitute flour and mashed banana, search for what you like. As long as you remember to brush the pan with oil before turning on the fire, you will generally be successful.

10. The eggs in egg sandwiches can also be replaced with tofu. Find relevant vegetarian cookbooks. The general taste is not affected. You must try the curry flavored tofu sandwich.

11. Yogurt. It may sound strange, but yogurt can indeed replace eggs. If you use plain, you won't be able to tell that yogurt was used, which is suitable for most recipes. You can get a different flavor if you use flavored yogurt. Replace 1 egg with 60-120 grams of yogurt and half a teaspoon of oil.

Tip: Experiment until you find the best replacement. There are no general rules.

Mayonnaise can also be used as an alternative to eggs. But if you're allergic to eggs, you can't use mayonnaise, as traditional mayonnaise contains eggs. Unless you go to a health food store and buy egg-free mayonnaise.

Warning: Distinguish between egg substitutes and egg replacements/replacers. There is a difference between the two. Egg substitutes may contain eggs, while egg substitutes do not. Pay attention to food labels.

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