How to Bake Without Eggs (with YesYouCan)

Whether you’re managing an egg allergy, following a vegan lifestyle, or simply ran out of eggs, baking without eggs is easier than ever with YesYouCan.

Our gluten free baking mixes are designed to be egg-optional, meaning you can still enjoy fluffy cupcakes, and rich brownies with no eggs required.

Here’s how to do it:

Why Are Eggs Used in Baking?

In most recipes, eggs act as:

• Binders – helping ingredients stick together

• Leaveners – giving bakes their rise and fluffiness

• Moisture providers – making the final result soft and tender

So when baking without eggs, the goal is to replace the function, not just the ingredient.

What Can I Use Instead of Eggs?

✅ 1. YesYouCan Vegan Egg Replacer (the easiest option!)

Our Vegan Egg Replacer is specially formulated to substitute eggs in all YesYouCan mixes and beyond. It’s gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and soy free.

How to use:
1 egg = 1 tbsp YesYouCan Vegan Egg Replacer + 2 tbsp water

Use it in:

• Cupcakes and muffins

• Pancakes and waffles

• Cakes and brownies

• Savoury bakes like bread and fritters

🍌 2. Mashed Banana

1 egg = ¼ cup mashed ripe banana
Great for: brownies, banana bread, muffins
Adds moisture and a light banana flavour

🍎 3. Applesauce

1 egg = ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
Great for: soft cakes and cupcakes
Adds moisture without much flavour

💧 4. Flaxseed or Chia Seed “Egg”

1 egg = 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia + 3 tbsp water
Let sit for 5–10 minutes to gel
Great for: breads, muffins, pancakes
Adds fibre and a nutty taste

🧼 5. Sparkling Water or Vinegar + Baking Soda

1 egg = ¼ cup sparkling water or
1 tbsp vinegar + 1 tsp baking soda
Great for: giving lift in cakes and cupcakes

🍰 What YesYouCan Mixes Can I Make Egg-Free?

All of them! Here are some fan favourites that work beautifully without eggs:

• Choc Fudge Brownie Mix

• Vanilla and Red Velvet Cupcake Mixes

• Banana Bread Mix

• Ancient Grains and Buttermilk Pancake Mixes

• Multigrain Bread Mix

Tip: For best results, follow the instructions on the pack and replace eggs with our Vegan Egg Replacer or your preferred alternative.

💡 Pro Tips for Egg-Free Baking

• Don’t overmix, keep batter light to preserve rise

• Let the batter rest before baking (especially when using GF flour)

• Add a touch more baking powder if your recipe needs extra lift

• Bake in smaller portions (like muffins or mini loaves) for even texture