What can I use as a binder instead of eggs in meatballs?

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WHAT CAN YOU USE TO BIND MEATBALLS INSTEAD OF EGG?

2 tablespoons buttermilk per egg.
3 tablespoons of plain yogurt per egg.
1/4 cup ricotta cheese per egg.
3 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce per egg.

How do you bind breadcrumbs without eggs?

Luckily cream worked well, adhering the crumbs nicely. THE BOTTOM LINE: We recommend using heavy cream when breading foods if you cannot use eggs. CREAM IS BEST: If you can’t use eggs, use heavy cream to hold breading in place.

What binds ingredients together?

Some of the most popular and widely used food binders are the following:

Eggs.
Wheat flour.
Cracker crumbs.
Oatmeal.
Rice.
Milk.
Evaporated milk.
Gelatin.

What is natural binder?

Materials include wax, linseed oil, natural gums such as gum arabic or gum tragacanth, methyl cellulose, or proteins such as egg white or casein. Glue is traditionally made by the boiling of hoofs, bones, or skin of animals and then mixing the hard gelatinous residue with water.

Is peanut butter a binding agent?

Peanut butter makes an excellent binder for homemade snack bars, such as our No-Cook Peanut Butter Protein Bars, made with quick oats, bananas, protein powder, and chia and hemp seeds.

What is a good food binder?

BINDERS FOR GLUTEN-FREE BAKING

Psyllium Husks. Psyllium husks come from the seed of the plantago plant, a native of India and Pakistan.
Xanthan Gum. Xanthan gum is a commonly used binder in gluten-free baking.
Guar Gum. Guar gum is derived from the ground endosperm of guar beans.
Chia Seeds.
Flax Seeds.
Eggs.

How do you make meat balls without eggs?

The secret to making meatballs without eggs is plain yogurt, which not only will act as a binding agent but also will help to keep the meatballs tender and moist. These eggless meatballs are tasty and juicy, and pretty simple to make. This recipe is also great for meal prep since it freezes and reheats really well.