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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

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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.

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.

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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.

Spicy and sweet nuts

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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.

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2 egg whites: Chocolate brownie bark

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

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.

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