Name: Egg-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies + 45 Eggless Dessert Recipes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (245 g) room temperature, well-stirred tahini ((or other smooth nut or seed butter)); ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (260 g) maple syrup ((preferably dark)); ⅓ cup (70 g) melted, cooled coconut oil ((or ghee if not vegan)); 2 teaspoons GF vanilla extract; ½ cup (75 g) cassava flour ((I use Bob's Red Mill; or try sweet rice or AP flour if not paleo)); ½ cup (60 g) almond flour ((or use tiger nut flour for nut-free)); ¼ cup (28 g) tapioca flour ((I use Bob's Red Mill)); ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; 8 ounces (230 g) coarsely chopped vegan bittersweet chocolate such as Raaka Maple Dark Baking Chocolate, plus extra for the tops; flaky salt such as Maldon, for sprinkling

No eggs? No problem! These egg-free dessert recipes taste every bit as rich and decadent, minus the eggs.

In this round-up you'll find delicious & well-tested eggless recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, puddings, muffins, quickbreads, and more! With plenty of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, and nut-free options, these allergy-friendly sweets and treats will please anyone with dietary restrictions – or just no eggs in the house.

These magical tahini chocolate chip cookies are egg-free – but you'd never know it!

Whether you need a show-stopping egg-free dessert due to an egg sensitivity, allergy, or just because you ran out, you're going to love this collection of egg-free dessert recipes!

When I went egg-free for the better part of a year for health reasons, I wasn't going to let a pesky elimination diet get in the way of baking luscious desserts. Baking gluten-free as well as egg-free can be tricky, since eggs often replace the protein lost from the lack of gluten.

Thankfully, you can still have your egg-free cake and eat it too with these well-tested eggless dessert recipes. Some of these were developed with no eggs from the start, such as these almond butter oatmeal cookies. Some are naturally eggless, such as this almond flour apple crisp and these oat flour graham crackers. And others have been tested with egg substitutes, either by me or by one of my egg-free readers, such as these brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

Gluten Free Pancakes close-up with seasonal fruit — These lofty gluten-free pancakes can be made with – or without – eggs!

How to Substitute Eggs in Baking Recipes

In case you want to convert *more* recipes to egg-free, here are some handy substitution suggestions for eggs. You'll generally want to swap 1 egg for 3-4 tablespoons of the substitute of your choice.

Gelatin egg: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin over 3-4 tablespoons water in a small saucepan and let sit 5 minutes. Place over low heat and stir to dissolve, 1 minute. A great option for AIP diets that is generally well-tolerated. Caveat: not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets.
Flax egg: combine 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons hot water and let sit until thick, 10-20 minutes. (Tested in these GF pumpkin muffins and GF sugar cookies). Caveat: can make baked goods gummy.
Just Egg: look for this product made from mung beans in the refrigerated section near eggs or other egg subs. Tested in these gluten-free buttermilk pancakes. Caveat: works best in recipes that use just 1 egg per 4+ servings.
Aquafaba: the liquid from canned chickpeas. Can be whipped with sugar to make meringue or to fold into cake batter. Tested in these gluten-free buttermilk pancakes. Caveat: works best in recipes that use just 1 egg per 4+ servings.
Cream cheese: use 2 ounces of dairy-free or regular cream cheese in place of 1 egg in cookie recipes. Tested in these gluten-free snickerdoodles.
Greek yogurt: can work well in conjunction with applesauce in cake and quickbread recipes.
Applesauce, mashed banana, or sweet potato puree (such as baby food): can work well in cake or quickbread recipes especially in conjunction with Greek yogurt. Caveat: will add flavor to the baked good, so choose one that compliments the flavors in the recipe.
Egg replacer: I don't have much experience using this product, but a good friend of mine tried my GF chocolate ginger molasses cookies with Bob's Red Mill egg replacer and they looked picture perfect!

Tips for subbing eggs in gluten-free recipes

Different subs work better for different types of recipes, so it may take a bit of experimentation to find one that gives you the flavor and texture you're looking for.
Start with recipes that don't call for a ton of eggs, such as a cake that makes 8 servings and uses just 1 egg. (For instance, this teff flour chocolate cake). Recipes that use 3 or more eggs for 8-ish servings will be harder to substitute.
Use 3-4 tablespoons of substitute per 1 egg.

And now, onto the eggless dessert recipes!

Cookies & Bars

Cookies can still bake up soft and chewy, even egg-free! These gluten-free cookie recipes will satisfy all your eggless cookie cravings. Lots of vegan, paleo, and dairy-free options too.

Magical Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo & Vegan)

Magical Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo & Vegan)

With crisp edges and gooey middles, these vegan paleo tahini chocolate chip cookies are a snap to make. You won't believe they're plant-based and free of dairy, eggs, grains, gluten, nuts, and refined sugar.

How to Substitute Eggs in Baking Recipes

Tips for subbing eggs in gluten-free recipes

Cookies & Bars

Thick & Chewy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Breakfast Desserts: Muffins, Scones, Pancakes & Quickbreads

Egg-Free Cakes

Pies, Tarts & Galettes

Crisps, Cobblers & Fruit Desserts

Puddings

Egg-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies + 45 Eggless Dessert Recipes

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