Yogurt As Egg Substitute

Having to find a last-minute substitute for an ingredient while cooking or baking is, unfortunately (or fortunate, depending on the situation) so common, there are thousands of articles and cooking shows that recommend how to substitute this with that, or don’t ever dare substitute this with that. As a vegan, having to find substitutes for animal-based ingredients in our favorite, nostalgic foods can be a struggle—and that’s why we’re here to show you how easy it can be! For example, using yogurt as egg substitute. It works perfectly well and adds a delightful moistness to the recipe (for baking situations, anyways) that surprises vegans and non-vegans alike!

Keep reading to check out why yogurt as egg substitute turned out to be just the replacement we all needed, along with a bonus surprise of a recipe for vegan chocolate chip banana bread…using yogurt as an egg substitute! 

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Why Is A Replacement For Egg Needed?

Eggs are used in an array of recipes, from cooking to baking and so on. That’s why when transitioning to a vegan lifestyle and diet, non-vegan people are so utterly stunned that vegan baked goods, in this case, don’t have eggs. It simply doesn’t compute!

Here’s why eggs are needed in many recipes. Eggs are used to provide structure to baked goods, a leavening product that adds flavor, richness, and color to many baked goods products. If a product doesn’t find a substitution for egg in a recipe, many times this will largely affect the structure, as in height and texture, of the baked good.

So in many vegan baked goods recipes, you’ll find that there are egg replacements such as flax eggs, applesauce, chia eggs, vegan egg replacements, and yogurt! These egg substitutions create the necessary structure and balance in the vegan baked goods recipes, while also adding texture (moistness) and flavor. Thankfully, vegans have a number of options when considering substituting egg in a recipe. This makes it easier for when you don’t have flax seeds to make a flax egg, but you have applesauce and yogurt in the fridge waiting to be used instead! 

Yogurt As Egg Substitute

Having to find a substitute for baking or cooking is a lot more common than most people think. And as a vegan, that’s even more so true.

Yogurt is a great egg substitute in baking recipes. I mean, check out the vegan chocolate chip banana recipe below! It’s delightfully moist and boasting with flavor! The yogurt really moistens up the banana bread which hits just right when you take a bite of that warm banana bread with the surprise bonus of vegan chocolate chips added to it.

When replacing egg with yogurt in a recipe, for every single egg that is replaced you can utilize ¼ cup yogurt as a substitute. It is recommended to use plain unsweetened yogurt so that the yogurt doesn’t affect the flavor the recipe whatsoever. 

What You Will Need To Make Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Yogurt

There’s nothing quite like the fresh smell of baked banana bread, and there’s really nothing like the delightful surprise of discovering there are chocolate chips added to it! Wonderfully moist and utterly delicious, this homemade batch of vegan chocolate chip banana bread is a home favorite that is surprisingly simple to make for all levels of bakers!.

Ingredients:

• 3 Medium Bananas (Overripe)
• ⅓ Cup Vegan Yogurt (Plain)
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ⅓ Cup Vegan Butter (Melted)
• ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¾ Cup Sugar (Use MonkFruit Sweetener For a Zero-Calorie, Natural Sweetener)
• 1 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Pinch Of Salt
• ½ Vegan Chocolate Chips

Equipment:

• Measuring Cup
• Measuring Utensils
• 4×8 Inch Loaf Pan
• Mixing Bowl
• Fork
• Standing Mixer (Optional, Can Mix By Hand)

Step By Step Instructions To Make Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Yogurt

Step 1: Preheat The Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F to prepare while making the vegan chocolate chip banana bread mixture. 

Step 2: Mash The Bananas

Gather and peel the bananas, setting them inside the mixing bowl. With a fork, mash the bananas until they are smooth. 

Step 3: Add The Melted Butter And Vanilla Extract

Into the mixing bowl with the mashed bananas, add the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix well. 

Step 4: Add The Vegan Yogurt

With the mashed banana, vanilla extract, and melted butter mixture, add in the measured vegan yogurt. Stir until completely combined.

Step 5: Add The Baking Soda, Salt, And Sugar

Add the baking soda, salt, and sugar to the mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly. 

Step 6: Add The Flour

Now it’s time to add in the all-purpose flour. Make sure to really mix and stir well so that the mixture is evenly combined. 

Step 7: Add In The Chocolate Chips

Add in the vegan chocolate chips and stir gently until the chocolate chips have been evenly sorted. 

Step 8: It’s Time To Bake

Pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan and then place in the oven for 50-60 minutes. Use a toothpick to insert it in the center of the loaf to check if the banana bread is ready to be taken out of the oven. The toothpick should come out clean (some bare amount of dough or crumbs is okay, too!). 

Step 9: Enjoy!

Remove the vegan chocolate chip banana bread from the oven once it is done. Allow the vegan chocolate chip banana bread to cool before serving! 

Tips and Tricks

For storage purposes, this vegan chocolate chip banana bread will last around 5-6 days if kept in the refrigerator. It is also possible to store it in the freezer, where it will last longer. If desired to keep the banana bread at room temperature, make sure to wrap the bread securely. It will last up to 4 days this way. 

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Conclusion

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