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How to Replace the Eggs in a Box Brownie Mix

July 17, 2021 By Gretchen 21 Comments

One of the most asked questions I see throughout all the social media groups I am in is

“How to Replace the Eggs in a Box Brownie Mix”?

Sadly the most offered answer is: “Just use flax or applesauce or a banana!”

My reaction to those answers is always a cringe worthy: “No please don’t!”

While yes, technically those home pantry items will work, but my question to you is, “are they the best options?”

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You already know my answer.

It is “No, they are not!”

Unless you want a gooey, falling apart, dense or worse yet a  rubbery brownie

You will want to ditch those suggestions and follow my instructions for how to properly replace the eggs in a box brownie mix!

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Many people have berated me for using a store bought egg replacer as the fix it.

They just really wanted me to continue advocating for those other handy items like the can of soda as the ultimate fixer upper for a veganized box cakes and brownies.

But I just can’t do it!

I cannot advocate for something that while yes technically it works, but the result is quite awful in my opinion!

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So yes, I did use a store bought proprietary blend egg replacer for this hack with the ultimate of ultimate results!

Specifically The Plant Based Egg by Freely Vegan.

While I do love that egg replacer the best, I am biased since I did have a hand in developing it for the wheat line for my friend Deborah who created it.

However, I did not receive any monetary benefit for developing this product so there is no nefarious intent behind promoting it.

 

Other egg replacers have also worked for me such as Bob’s Red Mill in same quantity as listed as well as the tried and true “flax egg”.

So see!? I am not poo-pooing those other egg replacer hacks, it’s just the other adjustments that make more of the difference than the actual egg replacer itself!

That said you can use another proprietary blend egg replacer of your choice here and I am confident you will get equally great results as long as you follow the other ingredient adjustments!

It is necessary to add a few more ingredients more than just “an egg replacer” since when we take eggs out of a traditional recipe some other things get thrown off.

First it is important to know what the egg is actually doing in the traditional recipe in the first place to properly know how to replace it.

  • binding (which the additional flour corrects)
  • leavening (which the additional baking powder corrects)
  • moisture (which the additional water corrects)

CLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL AND EXPLANATION FOR THIS RECIPE!

With an icing of chocolate ganache & homemade vegan sprinkles  your fudge brownie life just got a little easier!

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For those who prefer to make brownies from scratch click  the links below for the best recipes!

1 Hour Brownies ~ Vegan ~ Fudgy

Vegan Snickers Brownies

Smores Fudge Brownie Bars

And by the way I have also hacked the BOX CAKE MIX TOO! CLICK HERE

How to Replace the Eggs in a Box Cake Mix

Box Cake Hack

FOR THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL AND VISUAL EXPLANATION CLICK HERE

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How to Replace the Eggs in a Box Brownie Mix
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Bake time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
As I mentioned in the text of this post, I use The Plant Based Egg ~ egg replacer by Freely Vegan. I find it is the best, but you can use another egg replacer of your choice if you do not want to buy it.
IMPORTANT: You will only add the ingredients I have listed below NOT the ingredients listed on the box!
Serves: serves 15
Ingredients
  • 1 Box Duncan Hines Fudge Brownie Mix (18.2 ounce box)
  • 10 Tablespoons water or brewed coffee (150ml)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder *optional
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar (14g)
  • All Purpose Flour ½ cup (62g)
  • 2 teaspoons Egg Replacer of your choice
  • ½ Recipe Vegan ganache *optional
  • Homemade Vegan Sprinkles *optional
Instructions
  1. Sift all the dry ingredients together with the box mix.
  2. Add the water & vegetable oil and mix smooth
  3. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven according to the box instructions.
  4. Cool brownie completely before icing with vegan ganache & decorate with vegan sprinkles!
Notes
Brownies will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

For longer storage refrigerate for up to 9 days, wrapped tightly for freshness.
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  1. Lisa

    May 22, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    C and H sugar packages have a multi digit code on them. The first number indicates which processing factory it came from. C and H uses both bone char and non bone char factories. If the first number of the multi digit code is either 1, 4 or 6, this indicates the package of sugar was processed at a factory that DOES NOT USE BONE CHAR. Therefore it is vegan. Plus, unlike some sugars that claim “vegan” but which use GMO sugar beets, C and H uses sugar cane only and is non GMO. I got this info from calling customer service at C and H. Hope they’re not lying.

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    • Holly

      September 30, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      What is C and H?? This seems like helpful info but can’t find where C and H are mentioned so not sure what they represent.

      Reply
      • Gretchen

        September 30, 2020 at 1:51 pm

        I am not sure what you are referring to? I am not seeing anything that says ” C & H” in my blog post

        Reply
        • Peg McMahon

          November 12, 2021 at 8:35 pm

          I believe it refers to a brand of sugar. C and H is common here in the Midwest

          Reply
  2. Natalie

    May 23, 2019 at 4:36 am

    Such great tips! And the cake looks absolutely gorgeous!

    Reply
  3. Corinne Leombruno

    April 15, 2020 at 11:21 am

    Wow! Since being vegan for almost 5 years and always feeling dissatisfied with the result of various egg replacements in my Duncan Hines Brownie mix, this is finally the one that worked!!! We were all so happy with the taste and texture. Actually, I think it was even better than when we used to use eggs. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Can’t wait to try your cake replacement recipe for an upcoming birthday this weekend. 😊. So happy to have found your site.

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    • Gretchen

      April 15, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      YAY thanks for the feedback! I have gotten some negative comments on the video (YouTube) for this recipe from people automatically saying “Just use flax, applesauce, SODA!” etc.. even though my video clearly says in the beginning all about those options! But, well… you know how people want to always be right LOL SO THANK YOU for verifying that I AM RIGHT! LOLOL

      Reply
  4. Mon

    August 5, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    I have tried recipe after recipe to veganize box brownies over the years. This recipe will now be my all time favorite! They stayed soft after leaving them out overnight. They were fluffy (I used the cakey version) the top had crispy texture. I added wal uts to my brownies. Even though I added powdered cocoa, I think added vegan chocolate chips would be an amazing addition. I cannot rave enough! Thank you! This recipe has ended a long hunt for the best recipe. On another note- my family, thatis not vegan would not stop raving about them!

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  5. Priyanka

    October 18, 2020 at 2:56 am

    My go-to recipe! So fudgy and indulgent! Thanks Gretchen, I can always count on you.

    Reply
  6. Ash

    December 22, 2020 at 12:54 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I have tried over and over to veganize brownies and the results have always been horrid! I haven’t had a brownie in YEARS! This was so simple and they turned out perfectly fudgy, even my non vegan family loved them!

    Reply
    • Gretchen

      December 22, 2020 at 3:07 am

      YAY! awesome! If you feel like trying a scratch recipe I recommend these CLICK HERE!

      Reply
  7. Gabrielle

    February 12, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    I have made this recipe so many times, it is wonderful! I have substituted and added so many things to this recipe and it always turns out great! I prefer using apple sauce or pumpkin purée as the egg substitute I found out it makes the brownies super moist, and if you want some untraditional brownies add dried cherries it will be worth your while! Keep baking! 🙂

    Reply
    • Gretchen

      February 12, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      Hi Thanks! Just in time as I have JUST NOW transformed this into Black Forest Brownies! CHECK IT OUT HERE!

      Reply
  8. Gabrielle

    February 12, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Perfect brownie recipe!

    Reply
  9. Vbbb

    March 12, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    Could this article get any longer, with a few more ads? Geez. And to find out it’s flaxseed, which doesn’t work.

    Reply
  10. Iris caldwell

    July 22, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    Love your directions for boxed cakes! My family gobbles them up. One question when you add the egg replacer is that after adding the water? Ex. 2 tsp plus the water added? Thanks so much!

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    • Gretchen

      July 22, 2021 at 8:58 pm

      Hey thanks! Since I use the Plant Based Egg by Freely Vegan (that one doesn’t need to be reconstituted) So I add it straight to the dry ingredients, but I have also used Bobs Red Mill (which technically says to reconstitute it on the package) but I have also added that one straight to the dry ingredients! 😀

      Reply
  11. Antoinette

    September 7, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    Hi! I don’t have any egg replacer (just egg, but i already tried that disaster). I do have ground flax tho, how much flax egg should I put in? or should i just add straight up flax? Thanks, ant

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    • Gretchen

      September 7, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Hi You can sub in 2 Tbs ground flax~ reconstituted in 6Tbs of some of the liquid from the recipe

      Reply
      • Antoinette

        September 7, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        Fantastic! Thank you!

        Reply
    • Jamie

      February 6, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      The easiest thing I found online was to use the ground flax of 2 Tbsp and water of 3 Tbsp. Then, whatever amount of oil the box says, halve that and change that half to water. That’s in addition to the water that’s already an ingredient. That’s because eggs absorb oil and egg replacement doesn’t. I sometimes use plant based countey crock sticks melted instead of oil. That’s yummy!

      Reply

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