The price of eggs is so high right now! How high is it? It’s so high that the other day I saw a man walking down the street with a carton of eggs like it was no big deal and thought to myself, “Put those huevos away or someone is going to jump you.” And when I thought “someone,” I was thinking I might be the one to jump him for those eggs.
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They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and I guess that’s what’s going on with me and eggs lately. I still get them to eat as eggs, but they are so pricey that I don’t use them as much in other recipes because it seems like a waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of tasty eggless recipes available. I’m sharing some below in case your brain is going blank on what to make that doesn’t contain eggs.
Bake up a fragrant cinnamon challah.
I love the smell of something bread and cinnamon wafting through the home. It’s like being embraced by comfort. And then when that phenomenal smelling creation comes out of the oven, you get to eat it and that’s a whole other kind of wonderful comfort.
You can totally make chiles rellenos without eggs.
I love me some chiles rellenos and they just wouldn’t be the same without the breading. The breading helps soak up the sauce after all. Well, turns out you can make chiles rellenos without any eggs and that’s a good thing.
Guacamole is always an egg-free option.
I know you know guacamole doesn’t call for eggs. I just want to remind you that there are plenty of eggless things to eat in the world. I dare you to serve up a batch of this homemade guacamole with the chiles rellenos above and not get compliments.
If you or your kids like raw cookie dough, try this!
It’s not really safe to eat raw cookie dough and not just because it contains both raw eggs and flour, which can be contaminated with Salmonella. This recipe does not use eggs and heat treats the flour to kill any pathogens, so you can munch on it and serve it to others with no worries.
Churros are an egg-free delight.
Like anyone needs any encouragement to eat freshly made churros! But it’s good to know that these delicacies are egg-free, which makes them very affordable. Whip up a batch and you’ll be getting requests to make more for ever after.
Chia pudding is great for breakfast.
So many of us are so used to having eggs for breakfast that we’re at a loss when it comes to thinking of what to make for breakfast without them. Well, I’m here to tell you that chia pudding is spectacular for breakfast. You will have to plan ahead and make a batch at least the night before, but it is so worth it.
Eggless banana bread with butter.
There are plenty of vegan banana bread recipes out there, but this is not one of them. There’s nothing wrong with vegan banana bread, but if you prefer your banana bread with butter in it, this is a great option. It uses real butter and requires no eggs.
Who says coquito is only for the holidays?
Coquito is traditionally enjoyed during the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have it at other times. If you love you some coquito and it happens to be spring, I say you should still have you some coquito and now you’ll know how to make it without eggs.
You can still make a yummy birthday cake without eggs.
A homemade chocolate birthday cake is such a treat. This particular recipe lets you make a light, spongy, cake without any eggs. Aww, heck, you don’t even need to be celebrating anyone’s birthday to make it.
Vegan donuts are delicious.
Plenty of donut recipes are vegan, which means they require absolutely no eggs to make. I’m not vegan, but I notice that when I really, really like a donut it tends to be vegan. Don’t believe me? Try these out.
Pancakes don’t have to have eggs!
My husband makes pancakes for our daughters all the time and I can’t keep track of how many times he’s said, “I was gonna make pancakes, but we’re out of eggs.” I’m going to print out the recipe so I can hand it to him the next and last time he says that.
You can totally make meatloaf without eggs.
You might think meatloaf without eggs might be more like a meatbrick, but that’s not the case if you do it right. It can still be be moist and have great texture. No one will even know you omitted the eggs.
Apple muffins that kids and adults will love.
These muffins are magnificent. They are easy to grab as you are heading out to start your day. They are also easy to pack in your kids lunch. They give dessert vibes while providing some honest to goodness fruit in them.
It’s also possible to make albondigas without any egg.
I make albondigas regularly, but lately I haven’t wanted to spare an egg for them. Now, I don’t have to because it turns out you can make albondigas that don’t fall apart even if you don’t put an egg in them.
Avocado on bread has always been a favorite of mine. You don’t even need a recipe to make it, but I’m sharing one just in case you want one. Just get some good bread and a ripe avocado and have your way with them.
