Whether you are a vegetarian, or a vegan, or allergic to eggs, you are entitled to enjoy all those delicious goodies that require eggs to be made. How is that possible? By finding a suitable substitute that allows you to savor all those delicacies that were previously out of reach. Here, we will talk about finding the right egg substitute for brownies, so you can enjoy them as much as anyone else. Of course, you will have to experiment with each substitute, till you find one that appeals to your taste buds. Take a look at all the items that can replace eggs in your favorite brownie recipe. What is a Suitable Replacement for Eggs in Brownies? Before you find a suitable egg substitute, you should understand the purpose of adding eggs to make brownies. Eggs are primarily used as binding agents that combine all the ingredients in the brownies together. The moist texture that defines a brownie is given to it with the use of eggs. Eggs work as leavening agents, and finally, they even help give brownies their volume and shape, since they bind all the ingredients together. However, eggs can be substituted, and while many claim that nothing can beat the flavor that eggs give to brownies, these substitutes will give your brownies a whole new and unique flavor. Take a look at some of these substitutes, and the measures in which they are to be used instead of eggs.

• Amount:
  1 Egg = ¼ cup Blended Silken Tofu
• How to Use:
  Shred ¼ cup of tofu and toss it in the blender. Blend until it attains a completely smooth texture.

• Amount:
  1 Egg = ¼ cup Applesauce, 1 tsp. Baking Powder
• How to Use:
  The chocolate in the brownies overpowers the flavor of applesauce so it can be safely used, and is in fact, one of the best egg substitutes for brownies. Those who have tested this substitute claim that the brownies taste just the same.

• Amount:
  1 Egg = 1 tbsp. ground Flaxseeds + 3 tbsp. Water
• How to Use:
  Grind the flaxseeds in a coffee grinder, and mix with water. Allow it to rest till it becomes gelatinous, then use. Flaxseeds are extremely healthy, and will provide some nutrition apart from being a suitable egg substitute.

• Amount:
  1 Egg = ½ puréed Banana
• How to Use:
  Choose a ripe banana to substitute for eggs. Just mash it smooth, and use it. Warning: Banana will alter the flavor of the brownies.

Many people use other different types of substitutes for eggs, such as arrowroot, cornstarch, gelatin, and even oats. However, these do not give a great final product, as they affect the texture of the brownies. You will though, find several recipes for eggless brownies using some of these ingredients. You may give them a shot and see if they work for you. Pick your choice and use a substitute of your choice in your favorite brownie recipes. Remember, you may take time to adapt to the flavors, but as soon as you figure out which egg substitute suits your palate the best, it is going to become a permanent ingredient in your brownies. Note: There have been claims that the results of using an egg replacement have not been the same as using eggs in a brownie recipe. You may have to work out the proportions and keep experimenting till you get the flavors and textures right. If you do succeed in using the egg replacement to give you the perfect final product, do let us know.