Here’s what you can use to replace eggs as prices have increased. Some options may surprise you

Don’t like the cost of chicken eggs? If you're willing to try it, there are many food alternatives that can be used in place of the go-to staple.

From liquid egg cartons and plant-based options to quail eggs and protein powders, eggs can easily be substituted if you’re willing to deviate from the norm.

Below, read a list of options as the average price of one dozen large Grade A eggs reached $4.82 in America in January, according to the Federal Reserve Economic Data.

Some dozen-egg prices had risen to as high as $8, according to viral images on social media last month, as reported by FOX Business.

Tofu can replace eggs when cooking Ashley Kitchens of Durham, North Carolina, a registered dietitian nutritionist with the plant-based lifestyle website Plant Centered Nutrition, told Fox News Digital that tofu and flax meal can be used as chicken egg replacements.

"If you enjoy making an egg scramble in the morning, tofu can be a cost-effective alternative," Kitchens said. "Simply crumble tofu into a warm pan like you would your scrambled eggs, add seasonings and other desired ingredients, and cook until hot."

Kitchens added that tofu – which is a curdled block of soy milk – is a "great heart-healthy alternative" to eggs, and it’s "comparable" to the poultry offering.  

"One egg equals about a quarter cup of puréed soft tofu," she said.

Home cooks can use tofu to make quiches and custards, according to Kitchens.

"Tofu is rich in protein, containing all the essential amino acids, and is packed with vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, and vitamin A along with health-beneficial flavonoids," Kitchens explained. "One-half cup of tofu contains 10 grams of protein. Tofu contains very little saturated fat and no cholesterol."

Flax meal can replace eggs when baking "Flax meal is a great egg substitute for many baking recipes," said Kitchens. "Mixing together one tablespoon of flax meal with 2.5 tablespoons of water is equivalent to one egg."

Bakers should let the flax meal mixture rest and thicken for about five minutes before adding it to their recipes, according to Kitchens.

"Flax is high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and health beneficial phytochemicals," she continued. "Flax meal also contains no cholesterol or saturated fat."

Kitchens added that flax meal is a "cost-effective" egg substitute.

"One 2.5-pound bag of flax meal costs [about] $18.99 and can provide you the equivalent of 160 eggs, which breaks down to about 12 cents per egg alternative," she said.

Other known chicken egg substitutes Kitchens noted that cooks and bakers have also found success in replacing chicken eggs with ground chia seeds, arrowroot powder, unsweetened apple sauce and bananas.

Aquafaba can replace eggs when cooking and baking. Jason Vitug of New York City, a wellness motivator and personal finance expert who authored "Happy Money Happy Life," told Fox News Digital that aquafaba can be used to replace chicken eggs when cooking and baking.

"Aquafaba is the liquid in a can of chickpeas, which has similar properties to egg whites when whipped and used as an egg replacement," Vitug said. "It's a versatile ingredient that can be used in all sorts of recipes, including cakes, cookies, meringues, icings and more."

"It's also cholesterol-free and vegan-friendly," he added.

Vitug noted that aquafaba can be mixed with flaxseed or chia seeds if desired.

Go Dairy Free, an online magazine that chronicles dairy-free lifestyles, claims three tablespoons of aquafaba is reportedly equivalent to one large egg while two tablespoons of aquafaba is reportedly equivalent to one large egg white.