20 Amazing Vegan Aquafaba Recipes | One Bite Vegan (2024)

Beans, beans, the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you… get some lovely aquafaba to play with!

If you’ve somehow missed the whole aquafaba craze (where have you been?!) all you need to know is that aquafaba isn’t some fancy vegan ingredient that you’ve got to shell out loads of dosh for.

In fact, you’ve probably literally been pouring it down the sink! Still no clue? It’s bean water! It’s that cloudy, almost syrupy-like liquid that your chickpeas and other canned beans have been sloshing around in!

Vegan chefs have discovered that aquafaba (literally translates to ‘bean water’) works like magic to replace eggs in a range of different uses; from French macarons and meringues, right through to salad dressings and non-egg washes.

Ready to get started? Check out our roundup of 20 vegan recipes that use aquafaba and stop pouring that good stuff down the drain!

1. Sugar-Free Vegan Marshmallow Fluff – Strength and Sunshine
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The easiest way to make sugar-free, allergy-free, vegan marshmallow fluff with an unexpected ingredient! This multi-purpose condiment &sweet topping recipe will become a staple and have you buying cans of beans just foraquafaba! Click here for the recipe.

2. Vegan Chile Rellenos – The Gentleman’s Plate
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These Vegan Chile Rellenos are coated in a super fluffy batter made from aquafaba, and are crunchy on the outside but moist on the inside. Stuff them with vegan cheese, beans, potatoes, corn, soyrizo, or vegan meat, and top with canned enchilada sauce for a tasty meal anytime! Click here for the recipe.

3. Vegan Strawberry & Pistachio Semifreddo – The Vegan Larder
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This summery vegan Strawberry & Pistachio Semifreddo is light as air and perfect to eat on a scorching summer day. Click here for the recipe.

4. Vegan Puff Pastry – Delicious Everyday
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Vegan puff pastry?! You read it right! Completely vegan, this puff pastry is full of the buttery, crumbly goodness you’ve been longing for. Click here for the recipe.

5. Vegan Coconut Meringue Cookies – The Home Baked Vegan
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Crunchy, light, melt in your mouth cookies. What more do you need to hear? These cookies have it all, while still being completely vegan! Click here for the recipe.

6. 1 Hour Vegan Cinnamon Rolls – Vegan Richa
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Easy and yummy Cinnamon Rolls with Cashew cream frosting. Ready in 60 minutes. Click here for the recipe.

7. Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie – Veganosity
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Thiseasy lemon meringue pierecipe with aquafaba will blow your mind! Made with a tangy and sweet lemon pie filling and a sweet aquafaba meringue. Click here for the recipe.

8. Easy Vegan Chocolate Mousse
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Decadence without the guilt! This Vegan Chocolate Mousse recipe combines the wonders of both Aquafaba and Coconut Cream to create an irresistible mousse that is rich, creamy, and fluffy! Click here for the recipe.

9. Salt and Vinegar Crackers – Spabettie
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Salt and Vinegar Crackers – this easy, low carb cracker recipe has the bright taste of vinegar in a crispy salted cracker – perfect for any snack platter! Click here for the recipe.

10. 5 Minute Chickpea Salad Sandwich – This Healthy Kitchen
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Grab some napkins and dig right into this creamy, flavorful, absolutely delicious chickpea salad sandwich. So easy to make, using only 10 ingredients, and 5 minutes to make from start to finish! This simple sandwich is packed with flavour and uses only wholesome plant-based ingredients. Plus, it’s oil-free and gluten-free. Click here for the recipe.

11. Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Pie – Make It Dairy Free
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This dairy-free sweet potato pie recipe is so delicious, you’d never even know it’s a vegan sweet potato pie recipe! It’s dairy-free, egg-free, and has a gluten-free option! Click here for the recipe.

12. Homemade Ranch Dressing – Very Vegan Val
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Creamy, fresh, and slightly tart, ranch dressing is a favorite American salad (and pizza, wings, chips, etc.) accompaniment. This homemade ranch dressing is incredibly healthy, plus it’s vegan and contains no mayo, eggs, milk, or soy. In fact, the entire dressing uses just 8 ingredients- 2 for the right creamy mouthfeel, and the other six to give a great flavor. Click here for the recipe.

13. Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings – A Virtual Vegan
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Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings – Tall, crispy, golden sides, soft and slightly gooey bottoms, and a deep hollow just waiting to be filled with tasty gravy! Click here for the recipe.

14. Spanish Almond Cake – Cilantro and Citronella
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This Spanish almond cake is a vegan version of the traditional Tarta de Santiago from Galicia. This cake is easy to make with minimal ingredients and a clever egg substitute. Decorated with the Cross of Saint James and served with Spanish Moscatel (or other sweet liqueur), this vegan Spanish almond cake makes a great dessert to a holiday or a regular weeknight dinner! Click here for the recipe.

15. Easy Hummus Recipe – Cadry’s Kitchen
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This easy hummus recipe makes a dip that is silky smooth. The secret ingredient? Aquafaba! Just a few ingredients are required for a deliciously addictive dip that you’ll want to put on everything. Vegan & gluten-free. Click here for the recipe.

16. Vegan Avacado Fries – Glue and Glitter
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Crispy, rich, vegan avocado fries use no added oil at all, and you can make them in the air fryer or in the oven. They’re kind of like magic! Click here for the recipe.

17. Vegan Chickpea Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
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You’d never know that these VeganChickpea Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies aren’t just vegan, but they are also gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free and nut-free. They’re quite possibly the BEST gluten-free, vegan chocolate chip cookie EVER. Click here for the recipe.

18. Vegan Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – Not Not Nutritious
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Sweet and gooey with lovely caramel notes, these vegan brown butter chocolate chip cookies are simply irresistible with their slightly crispy edges and soft centers. Click here for the recipe.

19. Vegan English Pancakes – A Virtual Vegan
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FoolproofVegan English Pancakes. Quick and easy to make and great for dessert or brunch! They are beautifully freckled and so good straight from the pan, served glistening with fresh lemon juice & sugar. Click here for the recipe.

20. Vegan Brownie Bites – Watch. Learn. Eat
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These Vegan Brownie Bites are full of chocolaty flavor and are easily made in one bowl. Also known as “two-bite brownies,” these mini fudgy delights are gluten-free, refined sugar-free and nut-free too! Click here for the recipe.

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FAQs

How much aquafaba replaces one egg? ›

Three tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one whole egg, while two tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one egg white. Keep in mind that a can of chickpeas yields about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of this liquid, so about eight to 12 tablespoons.

What is a vegan substitute for aquafaba? ›

There are other vegan egg substitutes that you can try if aquafaba isn't suitable for your recipe, such as flaxseed, chia seed, banana, and even avocado!

What are the best chickpeas for aquafaba? ›

Buy canned chickpeas instead of making your own from cooked chickeas. My favorite brand is Trader Joe's Organic Chickpeas. My next tip is to throw in some cream of tartar, which causes the aquafaba to whip up much easier, faster, and makes the peaks firmer.

How well does aquafaba work? ›

Aquafaba works well on its own (meringues), in non-baked recipes (marshmallow spread), and in recipes that don't rely on egg whites for a ton of structure (pancakes). However, the substitution simply doesn't hold up well when it comes to certain cakes, cookies, and other recipes that lean heavily on egg whites.

How long does aquafaba last in the fridge? ›

How long can you keep aquafaba? Store unwhipped aquafaba in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze aquafaba for months. For ease, consider freezing it in tablespoons in an ice cube tray.

What is another name for aquafaba? ›

If you've ever opened canned chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) and strained off the chickpea water, then you've tipped some aquafaba down the sink! Aquafaba literally means "bean water", the brine that results from cooking legumes such as beans and chickpeas.

Can you use canned chickpea water for aquafaba? ›

When we refer to aquafaba (as we often do in our cookbook on vegan cooking, Vegan for Everybody), we're talking about the liquid in a can of chickpeas. (We're not talking about the liquid in a can of any other beans. Stick to the liquid from canned chickpeas—it works best.)

How to tell if aquafaba is bad? ›

Aquafaba will freeze well for about 3 months. You will need to defrost the Aquafaba overnight in the refrigerator before using. Always smell your Aquafaba before using it. It will smell like spoiled beans (not pleasant) if it is no longer good.

What does aquafaba do for hair? ›

Aquafaba can also be used as a natural hair mask to promote healthy hair growth and shine. The proteins in aquafaba help to strengthen the hair, while the starch helps to absorb excess oil and dirt.

Why is my aquafaba not working? ›

Aquafaba needs to be whipped on high speed, so be sure that you have your mixer set high enough to get good results. Did you make sure to add a stabilizer? Don't forget to add a stabilizer. It will whip without one but will quickly deflate and not be able to withstand any additions (like sugar).

Is aquafaba just chickpea water? ›

Aquafaba is mainly made from chickpea water. Because of its clear color, it most closely resembles egg whites. However, aquafaba isn't only made from chickpeas. It can be made of liquid from any legume can or legume cooking process, such as white bean water and lentil water.

Do you have to whip aquafaba? ›

Because thin aquafaba needs to be whipped fiercely to achieve peaks, a powerful stand mixer really is the best tool for the job — don't even try to whip with a whisk. A hand mixer can work if that's all you have, but you might not get the same consistency that a stand mixer will give.

Why reduce aquafaba? ›

Depending on the intended application of your aquafaba, you may want to reduce the liquid a little to make it more potent. I find that this is especially necessary for when you intent to use it as a binder, in vegan meatballs for example.

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