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OPB | Oct. 30, 2014 midnight | Updated: Oct. 30, 2014 12:33 p.m.

Baking a tasty vegan dessert can seem daunting, but a few smart substitutions make it a snap. Best of all, vegan baked goods are delicious, and often even nutritious. Here are a few of myJazzy Vegetarian tips for veganizing your favorite bakingrecipes.

Ditch the Eggs Its actually very easy to bake without using eggs, once you get the hang of it! In general, I use one half cup (or more) of whipped tofu, two small mashed bananas or two tablespoons of ground flaxseeds mixed with about six tablespoons of water to replace two eggs in most baked goods recipes. (The amount of tofu, bananas or ground flaxseeds will vary depending upon therecipe.)

Go Bananas Ripe bananas work particularly well as egg replacements when youre making cakes and sweet muffins. Just mash them until theyre smooth and then add them to the batter, as you would eggs. Flaxseeds also work well in a variety of baked goods recipes and I especially like using them when I am looking for a replacement for egg whites. And if a baked goods recipe calls for only one egg, in most cases you can just leave the egg out without compromising the outcome of the finished recipe. Whoknew?

No Oil Necessary Fresh applesauce can sometimes stand in for eggs AND the oil keeping your baked creations low in fat as well as vegan. MyChewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are a great example of this method. Best of all, I sometimes use 2 or 3 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice along with a bit of baking soda to help puff up a baked goods recipe and keep it light without using eggs. Ive done this with my German Chocolate Cake, based on my grandmas recipe.Fabulous!

All of the ingredients mentioned here are available in most local supermarkets. So, with a little extra thought and some key ingredients, you can easily make delicious, vegan-friendly desserts and baked goods! Youll surprise your family and friends by serving your own, homemade, delectable confections, and no one will ever know they are vegan unless you tellthem!

DavidKaplan

Ingredients (Makes 20 to 24 largecookies)

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Jazzy Vegetarian: Five Tips For 'Baking It' Vegan