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1 egg for binding

1 Egg = 3 tbsp

Aquafaba

Cookies, cakes, and batters that need moisture and light binding

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Aquafaba

Where canned chickpeas are sold

1 Egg = 3 tbsp

Good for Cookies, cakes, and batters that need moisture and light binding

Not for Not a 1:1 scramble stand-in on its own

Wherever canned chickpeas are sold, drain the liquid

Source: Serious Eats aquafaba guide, as of June 1, 2024

Ground flaxseed + water

Widespread

1 Egg = 1 tbsp

Good for Dense bakes: muffins, brownies, veggie burgers

Not for Adds a nutty taste and a slightly gummy crumb if overused

Flaxseed is common in many supermarkets worldwide

Experience value: Kitchen experience (common vegan ratios), as of September 22, 2026

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