This AIP Gelatin Egg alternative is my go to when making AIP treats and using in any egg-free baking. This allergy friendly alternative is quick, easy, and can be made with ingredients that you likely have on hand at home making it for egg replacement recipes. This is the perfect alternative for anyone with egg allergies or following the autoimmune protocol.
This recipe may take a few tries to get the hang of making but is definitely worth it! Once you have mastered the gelatin egg recipe it opens up additional recipe opportunities even when following strict diets such as the autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet with this egg substitute.
This is a great way to make jello eggs in various colors using my healthy jello recipe around spring time or for jello easter eggs using plastic eggs as molds. You can also help turn a recipe into AIP recipes or vegan recipes by using this substitution for eggs to allow for egg free baking.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step By Step Instructions
- Expert Tips
- Recipe FAQ
- Storage Instructions
- If you like this recipe, you will LOVE these recipes using gelatin eggs:
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- Gelatin Egg | AIP Egg Alternative
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- This recipe is simple and only has two ingredients.
- This is a great alternative for those with an egg sensitivity or allergy as well as those following the autoimmune (AIP) protocol.
- This is great to keep in your recipe box for any cooking or baking as an alternative for when you have guests that have dietary restrictions.
- This recipe allows you to have complete control of the quality of ingredients going into your recipes that call for this alternative.
- You can utilize this alternative even if you don’t have any allergies or sensitivities but run out of eggs!
- I like to use this recipe to make healthy jello!
Ingredients
- Gelatin-This is my go to brand of use for gelatin eggs. I have not tested out any other kind of brands with this recipe and in any of my baked goods. I also like to use vital proteins.
- Water-I like to be sure I use purified water.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use this recipe as an egg substitution in both cooking and baking recipes.
- The different recipes you would use this gelatin egg in would allow for it to take on different flavors.
This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!
Step By Step Instructions
Photo 1: First, you will warm up the water in the microwave or stovetop so it becomes warm to the touch. Add the gelatin to a bowl, and slowly add in the water. Start whisking right away with either a fork or a mini whisk until the collagen is dissolved. Let the egg sit for 2 minutes allowing it to set prior to using.
Expert Tips
- Tip # 1: In my experience I have only been able to use 4 gelatin eggs max in a baking recipe or it gets too clumpy.
- Tip # 2: Egg free baking is different from regular baking. Oftentimes the egg replacement is paired with another wet or binding ingredient like tapioca and/or applesauce.
- Tip # 3: If you are planning to use this alternative for an event that you are hosting, I recommend trying out the recipes in advance to see how the gelatin effects the recipe so you can adjust the recipe as needed ahead of time.
Recipe FAQ
I always use Great Lakes! See the picture below.
Gelatin is made from ground up animal tissues – the bones, tendons, and ligaments. Gelatin is one of those ingredients that is highly recommended on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol.
The short answer is no. Yes, this egg replacement does work like an egg in recipes but it does not always work out to be 1:1.
I recommend heating the water over medium heat so that it doesn’t reach boil level.
Storage Instructions
- This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days in an air tight container.
If you like this recipe, you will LOVE these recipes using gelatin eggs:
Are you interested in a list of my go to healthy alternatives?
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Gelatin Egg | AIP Egg Alternative
Equipment
- mini whisk
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp gelatin
- 3 tbsp hot purified water
Instructions
- Warm up water in the microwave on the stovetop so it becomes warm to touch. Add the gelatin to a bowl, slowly add in the water. Start whisking right away with either a fork or a mini whisk until the collagen is dissolved. Let the egg sit for 2 minutes allowing it to set prior to using.
Peter Piper says
In the instructions you mention gelatin, then you say collagen. Which is it? I’m not sure if you used gelatin or collagen.
Allianna Moximchalk says
Gelatin, I changed it! Thanks for pointing it out
Linda says
THANK YOU!
You are welcome!
Alice says
Such a good explanation! Thank you.
Allianna Moximchalk says
You are welcome!
Jennifer Hanson says
My first time making an AIP BUTTERNUT SQUASH Cake. I had no idea how to make a gelatin egg and I’m thrilled how easy it was because I found your page! Now I see you have other recipes I can follow to make my journey through AIP healthy and delicious!
Thank you!
Jennifer
Allianna Moximchalk says
This makes me so happy to hear, Jennifer! xoxo
susans says
you made it easy
Allianna Moximchalk says
I am so glad you found this blog post helpful!
Betty Burnett says
I’m excited to try your eggs in one of m6 recipes.
Allianna Moximchalk says
I am so excited for you to try!