The next time you open a can of chickpeas, think before you drain it.

Meringues, fancy, foamy cocktails, mayoit may seem crazy, but it really does work!

If your interest is piqued, great.

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But don’t just start throwing chickpea water into your recipes willy nilly.

It’s not so important for desserts and cocktails, which don’t have much protein to begin with.

Not sure where to begin with aquafaba?

Aquafaba mayo in a Mason jar.

Try it out in one of these 11 recipes.

(Just be sure to use chickpea liquid from a can with no salt added.)

Fudgy Vegan BrowniesfromLazy Cat Kitchen

Everyone knows that slightly undercooked brownies are the best brownies.

Chocolate vegan marshmallow fluff in a mixing bowl.

Use aquafaba instead of eggs and you won’t have to worry about pesky things like salmonella.

And thanks to that tofu and nutritional yeast, they’re pretty high in protein.

Otherwise this sweet treat might end up tasting kind of weird.

Fudgy Vegan Brownies

Again, ensure you’re using no-salt chickpeas.

Vegan scrambled eggs on a plate with avocado toast.

Plate of vegan pierogis.

Tray of coconut chocolate macaroons.

Loaf of vegan brioche.

Biscotti on a cooling rack.

Stack of chocolate donuts.

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Vegan Meringue Nests