Advertisement
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
Recipe Collections

12 ingenious ways to use leftover egg whites

Have one or two stragglers in the fridge? Not anymore.
12 ingenious ways to use leftover egg whites

Leftover egg whites

1 egg white: Coconut-curry tofu pita pockets

The humble sandwich goes haute. Build a better sandwich with a few fresh ingredients and some creative upgrades. Get the recipe.

12 ingenious ways to use leftover egg whitesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

1 egg white: Pumpkin-seed crackers

Quick and easy spiced crackers made with spices, pepitas and baked tortillas. Get the recipe.

12 ingenious ways to use leftover egg whites

1 egg white: Avocado pound cake

A gorgeous dessert that boasts extra potassium, folate and healthy fats from the added avocado. Get the recipe.

12 ingenious ways to use leftover egg whitesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

1 egg white: Onion quiche in a potato crust

We first came up with this idea for a friend who loves quiche but is allergic to gluten, and it’s a house favourite for everyone now. Get the recipe.

Advertisement
Onion quiche in a potato crustPhoto, Erik Putz.

1 egg white: Rice pudding with candied walnuts

Topped with sweetly crisp walnuts, this cozy dessert is perfect for a cool evening. Get the recipe.

Rice pudding with candied walnutsPhoto, Erik Putz.

1 egg white: Lemon meringue biscotti

You don’t have to wait for a holiday to make this citrusy biscotti cookie. It’s perfect with a hot cup of tea or after-dinner coffee any time of the year. Get the recipe.

Lemon meringue biscottiPhoto, Erik Putz.

2 egg whites: Cloud icing

Our cloud icing is cake-topping confection you just have to try. Bonus: No steady-handed icing skills required. Get the recipe.

12 ingenious ways to use leftover egg whitesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

2 egg whites: Spicy and sweet nuts

The egg whites are the secret to perfectly crisp roasted nuts. Get the recipe.

Advertisement
Spicy and sweet nuts

2 egg whites: Baked zucchini fries

You can feel good about sneaking an extra handful of these baked fries into your plate tonight. Get the recipe.

ZucchiniPhoto, Erik Putz.

2 egg whites: Buttermilk-cornbread waffles

Our twist on a classic. These whole wheat waffles are perfect for breakfast (just add fruit and syrup), or a savoury Southern meal (add fried chicken and honey). Get the recipe.

12 ingenious ways to use leftover egg whitesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

2 egg whites: Raspberry charlotte

If you’re in need of a dessert recipe, throw those egg whites into an elegant trifle. Get the recipe.

raspberry charlottePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

2 egg whites: Chocolate brownie bark

Perfectly chewy-crisp brownie slices you won't be ablt to get enough of. Get the recipe.

Advertisement
holiday recipes brownie barkPhoto, Liam Morgan.

If you don't want to freeze a lone egg white (or two), here are a few suggestions on how to use up those leftovers before their expiration date.

Note: Refrigerated egg whites should be used within 2-4 days.

More:
10 ways to use up fresh basil
6 fruit-topped pavolvas and meringues
10 ways to add mushrooms to dinner

The very best of Chatelaine straight to your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Chatelaine celebrates, inspires, informs and empowers. We know that Canadian women contain multitudes, and we cover all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change to caregiving, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Copy link
The cover of Chatelaine magazine's spring 2025 issue, reading "weekend prep made easy"; "five delicious weeknight meals", "plus, why you'll never regret buying an air fryer"; "save money, stay stylish how to build a capsule wardrobe" and "home organization special" along with photos of burritos, chicken and rice and white bean soup, quick paella in a dutch oven, almost-instant Thai chicken curry and chicken broccoli casserole in an enamelled cast-iron skillet

Subscribe to Chatelaine!

Want to streamline your life? In our Spring 2025 issue, we’ll show you how—whether it’s paring down your wardrobe, decluttering your messiest spaces or spending way less time cooking thanks to an easy, mostly make-ahead meal plan for busy weeknights. Plus, our first annual Pantry Awards.