non egg substitute

[lmor]

Does anyone know what can be substituted for eggs when using a commercial cake mix? Several family members are allergic to eggs so the typical egg substitutes like egg beaters are unsuitable. Thanks

[kalmd]

Found this on about.com:

Here's a few of the most useful egg substitutes, as well as suggestions for their use.

Commercial Egg Replacer
Ener-G is an incredibly versatile and easy to use commercial egg replacer available in most health food stores and larger well-stocked grocery stores. I find that despite the instructions on the package to mix Ener-G with two tablespoons of water, some recipes will need a bit more moisture when replacing eggs using Ener-G, so you may need to compensate with an extra tablespoon of water or soy milk. Ener-G and other store-bought egg substitutes are relatively flavorless and work best in baked goods, such as cookies, muffins and cakes, and can also be used to bind ingredients together in a vegan casserole or loaf. Ener-G is vegan and certified kosher, but be sure to read the labels carefully on other brands, as some may contain egg whites.
Sample recipe: Vegan Cake Mix Cookie Recipe

Bananas and Applesauce
Smash up or blend about a half a banana or 1/4 cup applesauce to use as an egg replacer in baked goods such as muffins, pancakes or yeast-free quick breads, such as pumpkin bread, and of course, banana bread! Bananas and applesauce add the perfect amount of thick moisture, like eggs, but they won't help your dishes rise or turn out light and fluffy, so be sure the recipe you are using includes a bit of baking powder or baking soda to help it rise if needed.
Sample recipe: Egg-free French Toast Recipe With Bananas

Tofu
Tofu is the best way to substitute eggs in dishes such as a quiche, fritatta or egg salad. The texture of silken tofu or crumbled regular tofu is surprisingly similar to boiled or cooked eggs when used in a similar recipe and, by adding a bit of mustard, turmeric or nutritional yeast to your dish to give it a yellow hue, your eyes will be tricked as well as your taste buds! Because other recipe adjustments are probably needed to make an egg-free fritatta, for example, its best to follow a recipe rather than just replacing the eggs with tofu.
Sample recipe: Egg-free Tofu "Egg" Salad Recipe

Silken tofu is also an appropriate egg substitute in baked goods. To use, blend 1/4 cup silken tofu with liquid ingredients until tofu is smooth and creamy. While it won't alter the flavor of a recipe, using tofu as an egg substitute will make baked goods a bit on the heavy and thick side, so it works well in brownies, and pancakes, but wouldn't work well in something like an angel food cake that needs to be light and fluffy.


Other Substitutes
In a pinch, or with a good recipe, vinegar mixed with water or even plain run-of-the-mill soda can work as a decent egg replacer. For savory entrees such as a casserole or a loaf, try using 2-3 tablespoons of bread crumbs or oats.
Sample recipe: Soda Cake Recipe
Sample recipe: Raspberry Mocha Cake Recipe with Vinegar

[forever jewel]

If you need egg as a binder (i.e. hamburger or meatloaf) try sticky rice.

[aps45819 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by lmor

Several family members are allergic to eggs so the typical egg substitutes like egg beaters are unsuitable. Thanks

Do you like them?

[vegmom]

Tablespoon soy flour + tbsp of water.