Egg prices are at all-time highs, and a University of Illinois Extension Educator is hoping to offer some tips to make those commodities go farther.

Caitlin Mellendorf at the University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties indicates eggs are not only a great source of protein, but they used to be a very affordable protein. That has changed, but there are substitutes in baking recipes to use.

Mellendorf recommends flaxseed. She points out you don't want to do too much of it, however, it is a very good substitute. Additionally, cooking sans eggs is becoming a popular trend.

According to Mellendorf, plant-based options are also growing in popularity. Tofu is a popular substitute for eggs.

Mellendorf has much more to offer at the Extension website, extension.illinois.edu/dmp.