Aquafaba is the starchy liquid that beans, especially Chickpeas have been cooked in. It is also the liquid in a can of beans.

And interestingly, it can be used as:

  • An egg white and whole egg replacer in baked goods like pancakes and muffins
  • To make egg-free meringue or pavlova
  • To make whipped desserts vegan, like chocolate mousse.
  • To make vegan buttercream
  • To make vegan whipped cream or ice cream
  • To make vegan mayonnaise or aioli
  • To make extra creamy hummus
  • To make vegan butter
  • In thicken soups