Eggless Cornbread (2024)

FAQs

What can I use as a substitute for eggs in cornbread? ›

The best egg substitutes for cornbread include flax seed, chia seed, applesauce, silken tofu, and mashed banana.

Whisk together water, oil, and baking powder.

This is a great substitute if you need to replace multiple eggs in a recipe, as it won't make the baked good too greasy or change its flavor profile (like some other substitutes). A simple combination of water, baking powder, and vegetable oil mimics eggs almost to a T.

How to Make Vegan Cornbread. The base for this recipe is a mixture of fine cornmeal and all-purpose flour. We prefer using fine cornmeal over medium grind for best texture, but either will work. For a “buttermilk” effect, we combined almond milk and lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar).

If you want your cornbread to rise, then you need eggs. Whipped eggs will trap air which expands under heat, creating the volume for airy and fluffy cornbread. Moisture – The fluffy texture of cornbread that melts in your mouth is due to several reasons, but one main reason is the inclusion of eggs.

Luckily cream worked well, adhering the crumbs nicely. THE BOTTOM LINE: We recommend using heavy cream when breading foods if you cannot use eggs. CREAM IS BEST: If you can't use eggs, use heavy cream to hold breading in place.

Some inexpensive, natural, and easy swaps for eggs in baking include flax or chia eggs, aquafaba (chickpea water), bananas, soy protein powder, yogurt, and others.

Combine 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a tablespoon of white vinegar for the ideal egg substitute for baking all things light and fluffy and wonderful, like pancakes and sponge cakes.

How much oil do I use instead of 2 eggs? ›

Eggs As a Leavening Agent

For recipes which use eggs primarily as a leavening agent you can try a commercial egg replacement product (see above) or the following mixture: 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon baking powder per egg.

You can make a mixture of one-and-a-half tablespoons of vegetable oil mixed with one-and-a-half tablespoons of water and one teaspoon baking powder to replace one large egg. This is especially good for recipes that need eggs as a leavening agent like pancakes and rolls.

Jiffy cornbread mix is not vegan because it contains lard, a clarified fat derived from the belly of a pig.

The only difference between our original 1950 recipe “JIFFY” Corn Muffin Mix and our new “JIFFY” Vegetarian Corn Muffin Mix is the shortening. The new vegetarian version is made using vegetable shortening.

Cornmeal is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, which makes it perfect for Celiacs or those with gluten allergies or dairy intolerances!

What is this? Can you coat chicken without an egg? Yep, most will use melted butter, heavy cream, or even plain yogurt works well to help bread crumbs stick well.

Methods. I used a substitution amount found on Allrecipes: 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise in place of 1 egg.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans once recommended consuming no more than 200–300 mg of cholesterol per day depending on your heart disease risk factors. A breakfast with 2–3 eggs could easily set you over that limit.

The pectin found in applesauce acts as a binder. Since apples are high in sugar, it's an ideal choice for quickbreads, muffins, and pancakes. Apples are not a leavener, so baked goods will be more dense and moist with every egg you replace.

How much banana to replace 1 egg? ›

Banana. Use ripe bananas to add moisture. One mashed banana can replace one egg in cakes and pancakes. Since it will add a bit of flavor, make sure that it's compatible with the other ingredients of the recipe.

Baking Powder And Oil

You can make a mixture of one-and-a-half tablespoons of vegetable oil mixed with one-and-a-half tablespoons of water and one teaspoon baking powder to replace one large egg. This is especially good for recipes that need eggs as a leavening agent like pancakes and rolls.

Aquafaba

Known as aquafaba, that viscous liquid in your tinned beans and legumes is a great vegan egg substitute, especially for egg whites.