How To Combat Wyoming’s Crazy High Egg Prices

Wyoming ranks in the top 10 for the highest-priced eggs in the U.S., with an average price of $5.84. The U.S.D.A predicts that egg prices will begin to drop in the second quarter of 2025, which is great news but still a couple of months away.

When I go to the grocery store, I still get shell-shocked by the inflated price of eggs. Honestly, I'm such a tightwad that I'll avoid the egg aisle altogether, so I don't have to see the prices.

I didn't realize how often eggs were needed for recipes until I had none to use. I've been trying to meal prep breakfast each week and need 12 eggs. My once cheap breakfast option is now 40% higher than just 5 months ago.

There is a cookbook titled Effortless Eggless Baking, which is nothing but recipes that replace eggs in recipes.

If you enjoy baking, the egg issue has affected you too, but there are substitutions you can use in place of the golden egg. Heck, once you try these options, you may never go back to using eggs.

Here are a few of the recommendations for egg replacements.

Unsweetened Apple Sauce - One-quarter cup of unsweetened applesauce can be used per 1 egg in your recipe.

Mashed Bananas - Swap one ripe medium banana for one egg in your recipe. However, this replacement won't work for every recipe, especially if you are looking for fluffy.

Flax or Chia Seeds - This replacement requires some prepping. Use one tablespoon of your seed of choice for every egg you need and three tablespoons of water. Let the concoction sit for twenty minutes, and you'll be ready to add other ingredients.

Baking Soda and White Vinegar - If you are looking for a replacement that will give your recipe the fluffiness of an egg, mix a teaspoon of baking soda with a tablespoon of white vinegar. This is not recommended for recipes that call for more than two eggs.

Heavy Cream, Sour Cream, or Yogurt - When replacing eggs, use the full-fat versions. They will add moisture and creaminess to your cakes and breads.