Recipes To Bake When You Don't Have Eggs

Running out of eggs doesn't mean skipping your favorite treats. These eggless baking recipes offer the perfect solution for making bread, cookies, cakes, and more without sacrificing texture or flavor.

Whether you're out of eggs or prefer egg-free baking, these tried-and-true recipes prove you can still whip up incredible treats with simple ingredients.

1. Empire Biscuits

These classic Scottish shortbread sandwich cookies are crisp and buttery, sandwiched with fruity jam, and topped with a simple icing glaze. They’re an easy and delicious treat for afternoon tea, holidays, or anytime you’re craving a melt-in-your-mouth cookie.

2. Bisquick Biscuits

I love Bisquick recipes. Fluffy, golden, and incredibly simple to make, these Bisquick biscuits come together with just a box of Bisquick baking mix and some milk.

They can be served with butter and jam at breakfast or alongside your favorite comfort food recipes.

More Eggless Biscuit Recipes To Try

• Butter Swim Biscuits
• Cheddar Bacon Chive Biscuits
• 3 Ingredient Drop Biscuits

3. Apple Pie Monkey Bread

This pull-apart treat combines the warm, spiced flavors of apple pie filling with soft, caramelized bites of Pillsbury Grands biscuits. Coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze, this easy dessert is perfect for holidays or a cozy night.

4. Fork Biscuits (British Cookies)

These classic British cookies are crisp, buttery, and delightfully easy. They're made from a simple cookie dough that is totally egg-free.

They’re perfect with coffee, tea, or as a quick treat, with their signature fork-pressed pattern and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

5. Blueberry Cream Cheese Scones

Scones are traditionally made without eggs, so it's likely your favorite scone recipes can be followed without changing a thing. These tender scones are bursting with juicy blueberries and pockets of rich cream cheese.

I use them as a base recipe for all my scones, and they are completely eggless.

More Scone Recipes To Try

• Strawberries and Cream Scones
• Jalapeno Cheddar Scones
• Blueberry White Chocolate Scones

6. Strawberry Shortcake

This classic dessert layers soft buttermilk biscuits with fresh sliced strawberries and fluffy whipped cream for a simple yet irresistible treat. Try my Bisquick strawberry shortcake for an even easier, egg-free version that’s just as tasty.

7. Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these traditional shortbread cookies come together with just a few simple ingredients. Their soft, crumbly texture makes them perfect for a sweet morning snack or cookie gift boxes around the holidays.

8. Linzer Cookies

These elegant sandwich cookies feature tender, nutty dough filled with sweet fruit jam, for a beautiful and delicious egg-free treat. Dust them with powdered sugar for a bakery-style finish.

9. Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

My easy apple turnovers feature a crisp, flaky puff pastry shell filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and baked on a baking sheet until warm and flaky. These handheld treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

10. Cheddar Bacon Turnovers

These savory turnovers are packed with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. With no eggs required, they make an easy and delicious breakfast, appetizer, or snack.

12. Dump Cakes

Dump cakes come together with just a few common pantry ingredients, no eggs are needed. They come in tons of tasty flavors that all share the same easy instructions, you just 'dump' the ingredients in a baking dish and pop the cake in the oven.

12. Apple Crisp

This classic apple crisp is packed with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a golden, buttery oat crumble. It’s an easy, egg-free dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Curious about the difference between a crisp, cobbler, crumble, and buckle? My cobblers, crumbles, crisps & buckles guide breaks it all down.

More Eggless Fruit Crisp Recipes To Try

• Blackberry Crisp
• Peach Crisp
• Pear Crisp
• Apple Strawberry Crisp
• Nectarine Crisp

13. Nectarine Cobbler

This easy nectarine cobbler is a must-try dessert with a golden, buttery topping and juicy, caramelized nectarines. For another delicious stone fruit variation, check out my plum cobbler recipe.

14. French Bread

This homemade French bread recipe delivers a crisp, golden crust with a soft, fluffy interior. Perfect for sandwiches, dipping, or simply enjoying with butter, it's a versatile bread that’s easier to make than you think

15. 2-Ingredient Lemon Bars

These unbelievably easy lemon bars combine just two simple ingredients for a bright, tangy, and sweet treat. They’re a perfect quick last-minute dessert, with a soft, chewy texture and a bold citrus flavor,

16. Danish Butter Cookies

These classic cookies are buttery and melt in your mouth with every bite. Their signature crisp texture and delicate sweetness make them perfect for cookie swaps and holiday gift boxes.

17. Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls

Elevate store-bought frozen Rhodes rolls with an herb-infused butter upgrade that makes them irresistibly soft and flavorful. They may not be made from scratch, but they certainly taste like it.

18. Oat Rolls

These hearty oat rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with wholesome oats for a touch of natural sweetness. They pair perfectly with anything from meatloaf to turkey, soups, and stews, or by themselves slathered in butter.

19. Pancakes without Eggs

These light and fluffy pancakes prove you don’t need eggs for a delicious breakfast. With a classically fluffy texture and golden-brown finish, they’re perfect for stacking high with your favorite pancake toppings.

20. Russian Tea Cakes

These buttery, nut-filled cookies are coated in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Also known as snowball cookies, they’re an eggless holiday favorite but delicious any time of year.

21. Mexican Wedding Cookies

These crumbly, buttery cookies are made with finely chopped nuts and rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet, delicate finish. They’re similar to Russian tea cakes but with a rich, nutty flavor.

22. Hello Dolly Bars

Also called magic bars, these layered dessert bars feature graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk. They’re chewy, gooey, and incredibly easy to make without eggs.

23. Peach Crumble Bars

These fruity dessert bars combine a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a crumbly topping. They’re an easy-to-slice-and-share version of a classic peach crisp.

More Eggless Crumble Bar Recipes To Try

• Nectarine Crumble Bars
• Cranberry Crumble Bars

24. Sopapilla Cheesecake

This easy dessert features layers of flaky crescent rolls, a rich and sweet cream cheese mixture, and cinnamon sugar. It’s perfect for potlucks with a balance of crispy, creamy, and sweet cinnamon flavors.

25. Rustic Bread

This homemade, crusty rustic bread is made with simple ingredients and requires no eggs. Its chewy texture and golden brown artisan-style crust make this bread perfect for sandwiches, dipping, or toasted with butter (and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar).

26. Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

This hearty whole wheat bread is soft and perfect for sandwiches or morning toast. With no eggs needed, it rises beautifully for a delicious homemade loaf.

27. Cast Iron Focaccia Bread

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this focaccia bread bakes to perfection in a cast iron skillet. Infused with olive oil and herbs, it’s great as a side or for sandwiches.

28. Pretzel Buns

These soft and chewy pretzel buns have a rich, golden-brown crust and classic pretzel flavor. They’re perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or as a snack on their own.

29. Kaiser Rolls

Light, airy, and slightly crisp on the outside, these egg-free Kaiser rolls are great for sandwiches or dinner rolls. Their beautiful swirl pattern gives them a 'straight-from-the-bakery' feel.

30. Whipped Shortbread Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies have a delicate, tasty cookie that's perfect with a few sprinkles on top. Add an easy glossy icing if desired, either way, they’re a perfect egg-free cookie.

31. Weight Watchers 7-Up Cake

A light and fluffy lemon-lime cake made with just a few simple ingredients, including 7-Up soda for extra moisture and rise. This easy cake is perfect for a quick sweet treat and will only set you back 2-4 points if you follow WW.

32. Pretzels

Soft, chewy homemade pretzels with a golden-brown crust and a classic sea salt finish. They're perfect for snacking or dipping in your favorite condiments like my cheese dip for pretzels (also egg-free).

33. 2 Ingredient Pizza Dough

My simple and foolproof pizza dough is made with just two ingredients, self-rising flour and yogurt. It’s quick, versatile, and makes a great base for all your favorite pizza toppings.

34. S’mores Fudge

My decadent s'mores fudge has a crumbly graham cracker crust, a thick layer of rich fudge, and plenty of toasted marshmallows for a classic s'mores flavor. Many fudge recipes don't require any baking, but you do need to pop the graham cracker crust in the oven for this one.

Follow along with my guide on how to make fudge like a pro. Of course, all of my fudgy no-bake cookies are also eggless and you don't have to turn the oven on either!

More Eggless Fudge Recipes To Try

• 2 Ingredient Chocolate Frosting Fudge
• Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
• Christmas Fudge

35. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

These soft and chewy pumpkin cookies have a deliciously spiced flavor and a creamy cheesecake filling. They’re an easy fall treat that is perfect for Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin is a great alternative to eggs in baked goods, so be sure to try my pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, too.

36. Jiffy Corn Casserole

Made with Jiffy cornbread mix, this easy corn casserole is rich, buttery, and incredibly moist. It’s the ultimate side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners, and it bakes up fluffy and golden without eggs.

37. Jello Cookies

These vibrant cookies use flavored Jello gelatin mix to bind the cookies and add bright colors. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with your favorite Jello flavors.

38. Lemon Almond Cookies

Light and crisp with the perfect balance of citrusy lemon and nutty almond, these cookies are an elegant yet simple treat. I top them with an easy and delicious lemon glaze for an extra pop of flavor.

39. Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

These fudgy brownies combine creamy peanut butter and sweet mashed bananas for a rich, chocolate treat. They're an easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth and use up any ripe browning bananas on your counter.

40. Strawberry Angel Food Lush

This light, airy dessert layers fluffy angel food cake, sweetened cream cheese, and fresh strawberries for a dreamy no-egg treat. It’s an easy make-ahead summertime dessert you can keep in the fridge until needed.

41. Apple Blackberry Crumble

Juicy apples and tart blackberries baked under a golden, buttery crumble topping for the perfect fruit-filled dessert. It's extra delicious with a scoop of my no-churn vanilla ice cream.

42. Mug Cake Recipes

Mug cakes are quick and easy single-serving desserts that can be made in the microwave. They come in tons of tasty flavors from chocolate cake to vanilla cake and everything in between.

*Note: My banana mug cake is the only flavor that includes an egg. The others are completely egg-free.

43. Homemade Bread Bowls

These crusty homemade bread bowls are sturdy yet soft inside, making them perfect for serving soups and stews. Simply replace the egg wash with milk or butter and it's completely egg-free.

44. Cob Loaf

This classic Australian-style round bread is perfect for tearing and dipping into your favorite dips and soups. It’s a versatile, egg-free bread that’s simple to make and always delicious.

45. Sugar Cookie Apple Cobbler

This sugar cookie apple cobbler combines soft, cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery sugar cookie topping for a cozy and comforting dessert. I like to start with my baked cinnamon apples or homemade apple pie filling as the base, and it couldn't be easier.

46. Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls

These soft and fluffy cloverleaf dinner rolls pull apart beautifully and make a perfect side for any meal. Swap the egg wash for milk or butter for a golden-brown finish without eggs.

47. Pie & Tart Recipes

My pie and tart recipes feature delicious homemade pies and rich tarts, and plenty are made without eggs. Whether you love fruit pies, creamy fillings, or classic flavors, you should be able to find something perfect here.

48. Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler

This easy Bisquick blueberry cobbler is bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a golden, buttery crust. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up this classic cobbler without cracking an egg.

More Eggless Bisquick Cobbler Recipes To Try

• Bisquick Peach Cobbler
• Bisquick Apple Cobbler

49. Paula Deen’s Southern Peach Cobbler

This classic Southern peach cobbler made popular by Paula Deen, features sweet, juicy peaches baked under a buttery, golden-brown crust. It's an easy, egg-free dessert that can be made with fresh or canned peaches.

🥚 Easy Egg Substitutes (Per Egg)

If you have a recipe in mind that includes them but don't have any on hand, here are five easy substitutes for eggs.

• Flaxseed, ground flax, or chia egg. For each you need to replace in a recipe, combine 1 tablespoon ground flax (or chia seeds) with 2½ tablespoons of water. Set aside for 5 minutes until thickened and gel-like. Great for muffins, cookies, and quick breads.
• Applesauce. Use ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce (or sweetened, or cinnamon applesauce depending on your recipe) for moisture. Works well in cakes and brownies.
• Mashed banana. Using ¼ cup mashed banana in place of 1 egg adds natural sweetness and works well as a binder in dense baked goods like muffins or pancakes.
• Yogurt or buttermilk. ¼ cup plain yogurt or buttermilk can help bind ingredients in cakes and quick breads.
• Silken tofu. Blend ¼ cup silken tofu until smooth for a neutral-tasting, protein-rich egg substitute.
• Egg wash. If you need an egg wash for bread or rolls, try brushing melted butter or milk over the top for the same crisp texture and darkened color.

💭 Tips For Baking Without Eggs

• Choose the right substitute. Some swaps add moisture but don’t help with rising, so pair them with extra leavening agents when needed.
• Don't overmix. Without eggs, overmixing can make baked goods dense. Mix until just combined
• Check for doneness. Some egg-free recipes may take slightly longer to set. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
• Take extra precautions. Use parchment paper or grease the pan extra well because some egg-free treats can be more delicate.
• Let cool before slicing or serving. Let your egg-free baked goods cool completely before slicing to help them firm up.
• Swap the egg wash. Some baked goods call for water mixed with beaten egg yolk or egg whites to brush over the top for an extra-dark, toasted color. Milk or melted butter can easily be used instead for the same effect.

Which of these egg-free recipes are you egg-cited to try? Let me know in the comments, and be sure to share your favorite no-egg baking tips or go-to recipes.

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