Yer mom's busy!

Ahhhh...the life of a working mom is busy fer sure....

Hmm..not much to update, but figure you all deserve a post every now and then (or maybe I just like to talk to myself).

I've been unsuccessfully trying new-to-me mixes.  Almost every mix on the market calls for eggs, so sometimes, or lets be honest, most of the time egg replacement doesn't work well...think fallen cakes, squishy cupcakes, weird mound shaped cookies with doughy centers...sound delish right?  (in the words of Borat and elementary school children everywhere--well from the 90's anyhow)  NOT!!

So here are some egg replacements how they are used and what I think of them:


EnerG Egg Replacer--made in Seattle, so it gets a bonus point from me for being local.  Don't let the pictures on the box fool you though, this replacer works okay for replacing one egg in a baked recipe---and forget about the quiche looking goody on the box!  If you need to replace more than one egg you're gonna have to upgrade.  (this also contains potato starch--so people sensitive or allergic to nightshades, beware!)  Directions are on the box on how to utilize this product

Applesauce or Bananas--both work pretty well for replacing one egg, although if you're making brownies expect to have a more cakey and less fudgy texture, bonus--fruit is good!  If using applesauce you'll want to use 1/4c for every egg.  If using banana 1/2 a mashed (medium sized) banana=an egg.  You can replace up to 3 eggs with this method, but know that the texture will be different!!

Ground Flax/Flax Meal--this stuff works wonderfully!  I almost always use it instead of eggs.  I've replaced up to 3 eggs in a recipe with success.  Use 1T of meal and 3T hot water to replace one egg.  You will need to let this sit and gel up before adding to your mix. 


I don't like to use any other methods of replacement, but have had some success with using club soda for bread...but since I'm allergic to yeast, bread is not really a part of my diet.....oh what I wouldn't give for a piece of challah french toast!

My biggest suggestions when it comes to replacing eggs:

•  if your recipe or mix calls for more than 3 eggs, make a half batch
• when making an egg-less cake do cupcakes instead
• and last but not least: don't give up!!