What can I substitute for aquafaba?

Running low on aquafaba? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.

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About aquafaba

Aquafaba is the starchy, protein-rich liquid drained from tinned chickpeas or other legumes. It mimics egg whites remarkably well due to its similar protein and carbohydrate structure, allowing it to foam, emulsify, and bind in recipes. It is the go-to vegan egg white substitute for meringues, mousses, and baked goods.

Best substitute

egg whites

Real egg whites are the closest functional equivalent to aquafaba, providing the same foaming and binding properties. Use them when a non-vegan option is acceptable and a more stable foam is desired.

Use 2 tbsp for every 3 tbsp aquafaba (approximately 1 egg white per 3 tbsp aquafaba)

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Alternative

flaxseed egg

Ground flaxseeds mixed with water form a gel that binds well in baked goods. It does not whip into a foam, so it is best used as a binder rather than an egg white replacer for meringues or mousses.

Use 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water (rested 5 minutes) per 3 tbsp aquafaba

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What is aquafaba called in other countries?

Country	Name
Australia	aquafaba
United Kingdom	aquafaba
United States	aquafaba

Common names for aquafaba

chickpea waterchickpea brinebean waterlegume liquid

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Chia seeds soaked in water create a thick gel similar to flaxseed egg. It works as a binder in baked goods but cannot be whipped into stiff peaks like aquafaba.

Use 1 tbsp chia seeds mixed with 3 tbsp water (rested 10 minutes) per 3 tbsp aquafaba

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Alternative

whipped coconut cream

The thick cream from a refrigerated tin of full-fat coconut milk can be whipped into stiff peaks and used to add lightness and volume in mousses and some baked goods. It adds a coconut flavour and is less neutral than aquafaba.

Use ¼ cup whipped coconut cream for every 3 tbsp aquafaba

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Alternative

silken tofu

Blended silken tofu provides a smooth, protein-rich binder that works well in dense baked goods, quiches, and custards. It cannot be whipped and does not replicate the foaming quality of aquafaba.

Use ¼ cup blended silken tofu per 3 tbsp aquafaba

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What can I substitute for aquafaba?

egg whites

flaxseed egg

What is aquafaba called in other countries?

Common names for aquafaba

Related ingredients

chia seed egg

whipped coconut cream

silken tofu