# Simple Baking Swap: How to Use the Applesauce Egg Substitute

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Published: 2020-12-20T09:48:40
Updated: 2020-12-15T09:51:22
**If you’re one of the many people looking to cut down or eliminate eggs from your diet,** then you might find yourself needing a suitable egg replacement from time to time. Fortunately, there are **plenty of ingredients that you can use in place of eggs**, including an applesauce egg substitute. Whether you’re **vegan, allergic, or just don’t have any eggs in your fridge**, swapping eggs for applesauce is pretty straightforward. In this post, we’ll give you some quick tips on **how to use applesauce as an egg substitute in your baked goods.**

## What makes applesauce a good egg substitute?

On paper, **applesauce might seem like the most obvious replacement for eggs.** So what makes it work? In baking, eggs are typically used for their liquid content, which helps [bind dry ingredients together](https://www.brit.co/how-to-bake-with-applesauce/). When you think about it like that, it makes sense that you could **use applesauce, which is also full of moisture, instead of eggs.**

## Benefits of applesauce egg substitute

If you’re vegan or don’t eat eggs in your diet, finding an egg alternative can get tricky. **While applesauce won’t replace the protein and nutrients found in eggs,** it can help you get some of your daily fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. **When exchanging [applesauce](https://tastessence.com/substitutes/substituting-applesauce-for-butter) for eggs in baked goods,** opt for the unsweetened version. Otherwise, your cookies or cake might turn out a bit too sweet -- **especially if sugar is already one of your ingredients.** However, it’s worth mentioning that **you might notice a slight taste of apple in your baked goods** (whether you choose sweetened or unsweetened). Before subbing applesauce for eggs, **just make sure that you’re fine with the taste.**

## How do you swap applesauce for eggs?

Luckily, it’s very easy to **swap the two ingredients in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and muffins.** To do it, simply replace each egg in the recipe with ¼ cup of applesauce. **Here’s a quick conversion chart:**

-   1 egg = ¼ cup applesauce
-   2 eggs = ½ cup applesauce
-   4 eggs = 1 cup applesauce

As we mentioned earlier, **applesauce contains a lot of moisture.** When you’re using it as a replacement for eggs, you might want to reduce the other liquid in your recipe, so **your treats don’t turn out too mushy.**

## What else can you use as an egg replacement?

Besides applesauce, there are **a number of other foods that you can use to replace eggs** in your baked goods. For example, **chia seeds, flax seeds, and psyllium husk** can all be used to replace eggs in your [brownies](https://tastessence.com/substitutes/egg-substitute-in-brownies), cake, or another dessert. However, these ingredients need to be mixed with water in different ratios in order to **imitate eggs in these types of recipes.** With this simple baking hack, **you can cut eggs out of your baked goods and hardly notice the difference**. Just make sure that you don’t mind a slight hint of apple, especially in lighter goods like vanilla cookies and muffins. If you don’t, then **using applesauce instead of eggs is a great way to squeeze more fruit into your diet.** For more recipe swaps and tips, [**check out the Tastessence blog.**](https://tastessence.com/)