What do you do with discarded egg yolks?

noexcuses1218

Hi everyone!

I haven't started buying prepared egg whites yet, so I'm separating the egg white from the yolk and using just the egg white for my breakfast sandwich. I won't be using the egg yolks - custards just aren't worth the fat calories for me - so what do I do with them? What's the best way to get rid of them?

knothead76

I just send them down the garbage disposal with the shells. To me it's still cheaper to buy the whole egg and separate them myself, plus I eat 1 whole egg with my egg whites for the added flavor.

bethlynch

I cooked them and give them to my dog. It is really good for them. He gets one a day. If you don't have a dog then just throw them away.

carpar1

I usually toss them as well, didn't think about giving a little to my dog, good idea!

melsinct

I cooked them and give them to my dog. It is really good for them. He gets one a day. If you don't have a dog then just throw them away.

I do the same thing! No waste and the dog loves it! Many times I will eat 2 eggs and use 1 yolk. Sometimes the dog gets the extra yolk or other times I freeze them for future use in baking or custards.

MistyMtnMan

It's really not a bad idea to add at least one egg yolk. I use 1/2 cup of egg whites and one real egg. It's really not bad for ya. Only 137 calories and 4 grams of fat. You should really buy egg whites only though, throwing away all those yolks is just a big waste.

Bootzey

Freeze them. You can use them when you are preparing something that calls for an egg yolk.

I live with others who are not on diets and they like their treats. So when I bake or if I'm making mayonnaise or whatever, I thaw said egg yolks and use them. It beats wasting it.

I use the shells for my roses!

jane77

It's really not a bad idea to add at least one egg yolk. I use 1/2 cup of egg whites and one real egg. It's really not bad for ya. Only 137 calories and 4 grams of fat. You should really buy egg whites only though, throwing away all those yolks is just a big waste.

did you ever compair the price buying egg whites is just a big waste.

healthyjen342

I also use them for my children. They are egg fanatics. Eggs go fast in our house!

MistyMtnMan

It's really not a bad idea to add at least one egg yolk. I use 1/2 cup of egg whites and one real egg. It's really not bad for ya. Only 137 calories and 4 grams of fat. You should really buy egg whites only though, throwing away all those yolks is just a big waste.

did you ever compair the price buying egg whites is just a big waste.

It's only $2.00 for 32oz. of egg whites at Walmart. That's like 32 eggs for $2.00, not bad.

kevanos

I bought 16 egg whites for 2.70$, a dozen large eggs would have cost me like 1.50$ I guess, maybe 2.

Coes out to pretty much the same price methinks.

bluesqueen

I have seperated eggs for years..it IS cheaper than buying whites..the only time I use the carton whites is for smoothies..I have 3 dogs and dont think the fat is good for them either..so they dont get them. Their dogfood has everything they need. I could save them for scrambled eggs for my husband altho i feel the same about adding the fat to his diet. He needs it but gets plenty in other food. i mix my whites into my oatmeal and add some cinnamon (good for ya) and some DaVinci pancake syrun and do the micro for 2 mins and I have a wonderful custard-like bfast..love it.. I do hate waste so have to think on some of these ideas.

rmqt

I add a tablespoon of water and use them as a wash on homemade bread. It gives the crust a nice shiny finish.

fit4lyfe7

For a non-eating use: I use them to make a homemade conditioner for my hair. Mix 1-2 yolks with about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of raw honey. Add more for longer/thicker hair. Add to dry hair, leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Shampoo 1-2 times.
It's great for the hair!

mara232

I toss them. You can buy 'simply egg whites' which is just egg whites. Whole Foods sells a jug of egg whites also.

noexcuses1218

Wow - thanks so much for all the great ideas!!!!!

~Andi

MistyMtnMan

You can also buy Egg Whites International 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ewi/liquidew.html

It's $38 for 2 half gallons which is 160 eggs! Pretty cheap if you ask me and there's no waste or mess separating.

susanswan

I use one yolk with my whites for my omeletes and as I discard the yolks, I wistfully remember using the yolks to make ice cream, lemon curd, and all of the other wonderful and yummy things that made my butt look like cottage cheese! Nope! Not one ounce of guilt as they go down the drain! I don't feel good about feeding my husband the extra cholesterol and the dog only gets one every so often because he is small, too so down the drain they go! Eggs keep well in the shell, as far as I am concerned it is a less processed way to get egg whites that I only use now and then and not a specialty purchase.

KelliH729

I just buy the egg beaters...it is egg whites only. I don't have the patience to try and separate the eggs...haha

Loveebbs

For a non-eating use: I use them to make a homemade conditioner for my hair. Mix 1-2 yolks with about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of raw honey. Add more for longer/thicker hair. Add to dry hair, leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Shampoo 1-2 times.
It's great for the hair!

I might have to try that

DeeDeeLHF

I cooked them and give them to my dog. It is really good for them. He gets one a day. If you don't have a dog then just throw them away.

I do the same thing! No waste and the dog loves it! Many times I will eat 2 eggs and use 1 yolk. Sometimes the dog gets the extra yolk or other times I freeze them for future use in baking or custards.

Ditto! It is the only table food that I give my dog. He loves the eggs. Well, no I take that back...I give him raw veggies and fruits as well. D

girlruns

You can also buy Egg Whites International 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ewi/liquidew.html

It's $38 for 2 half gallons which is 160 eggs! Pretty cheap if you ask me and there's no waste or mess separating.

While your math works out, the yolks are being thrown away regardless-whether you do it or the factory does, they are still wasted. Personally I eat the whole egg so nothing is wasted!

bmreed0920

For a non-eating use: I use them to make a homemade conditioner for my hair. Mix 1-2 yolks with about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of raw honey. Add more for longer/thicker hair. Add to dry hair, leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Shampoo 1-2 times.
It's great for the hair!

Good idea. I've been mixing mine with oatmeal and warm water for a face mask. It keeps my skin soft and less oily. 2 egg yolks, 1 cup oatmeal grounded in food processor and 2 tbsp warm water. Mix all together. Apply to clean dry face. Let stand for about 30 minutes and rinse off. I also like to use it with a mixture of honey and baby oil to soak my finger tips in. Makes my nails stronger and shiny. Whisk 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp baby oil and 2 yolks. Warm in microwave for 30 seconds. Dip finger tips in for 15 minutes. Wash hands with gentle soap.

MistyMtnMan

You can also buy Egg Whites International 100% Pure Liquid Egg Whites:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ewi/liquidew.html

It's $38 for 2 half gallons which is 160 eggs! Pretty cheap if you ask me and there's no waste or mess separating.

While your math works out, the yolks are being thrown away regardless-whether you do it or the factory does, they are still wasted. Personally I eat the whole egg so nothing is wasted!

You are quite correct, I just figured if she didn't know what to do with the yolks she might as well not buy them haha. I love whole eggs too, so good!

millerll

When you're done cooking your egg whites, throw the yolks in the pan and cook them. Then feed them to the wild birds - they love them and the fat is good for their nestlings this time of year. What the birds don't eat, the other critters will.

SabrinaJL

While your math works out, the yolks are being thrown away regardless-whether you do it or the factory does, they are still wasted. Personally I eat the whole egg so nothing is wasted!

This didn't make sense to me. Why would a business throw away a usable part of a product, after all? So I had to look it up on the All Whites site (that's what I use) and found this in the FAQs.

"What do you do with the yolk and shell?

The egg yolk is processed and packaged separately and is sold to Foodservice and Food Ingredient customers for use in the manufacturing of other foods. Examples include mayonnaise, salad dressings, baked products and ice cream. The shells are used as a natural fertilizer and provide a good source of minerals for the soil. They are also sold back to the animal feed industry where they are further cleaned and ground and then used as a good source of calcium and other minerals."

missheidi

I have seperated eggs for years..it IS cheaper than buying whites..the only time I use the carton whites is for smoothies..I have 3 dogs and dont think the fat is good for them either..so they dont get them. Their dogfood has everything they need. I could save them for scrambled eggs for my husband altho i feel the same about adding the fat to his diet. He needs it but gets plenty in other food. i mix my whites into my oatmeal and add some cinnamon (good for ya) and some DaVinci pancake syrun and do the micro for 2 mins and I have a wonderful custard-like bfast..love it.. I do hate waste so have to think on some of these ideas.

i hadn't thought of putting them in my oatmeal, i'll have to try that! do you use one or two?

sarahliftsUP

While your math works out, the yolks are being thrown away regardless-whether you do it or the factory does, they are still wasted. Personally I eat the whole egg so nothing is wasted!

This didn't make sense to me. Why would a business throw away a usable part of a product, after all? So I had to look it up on the All Whites site (that's what I use) and found this in the FAQs.

"What do you do with the yolk and shell?

The egg yolk is processed and packaged separately and is sold to Foodservice and Food Ingredient customers for use in the manufacturing of other foods. Examples include mayonnaise, salad dressings, baked products and ice cream. The shells are used as a natural fertilizer and provide a good source of minerals for the soil. They are also sold back to the animal feed industry where they are further cleaned and ground and then used as a good source of calcium and other minerals."

I was going to mention this as well!! I went to an Agricultural College and in one of my courses (Eggs & Dairy, :oP) we went over how bulk egg whites and yolks would be bought buy restaurants and bakeries! It does seem wasteful to just throw them away.. and yolks are good for you anyway. I use egg creations sometimes for convenience but use whole eggs too!

jamie78

People please do not feed your dogs your left overs! It just as bad for them as it is for you! That is why they make DOG food... It has everything they need in it! Working as a vet tech for 8 years I have seen dogs and cats come in with health problems that could be avoided if the loving owners would just stick to dog food! I know you feel like you are treating them and you love them but you can love them into an early grave as well! ok rant over!!

SabrinaJL

It does seem wasteful to just throw them away.. and yolks are good for you anyway. I use egg creations sometimes for convenience but use whole eggs too!

I like the All Whites for the convenience of not having to separate the yolk, but I like the yolks, so what i do is use one whole egg and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of whites. And all this talk of eggs made me hungry for breakfast, so now I'm having scrambled eggs with spinach and parmesan. Yum.

bizco

For a non-eating use: I use them to make a homemade conditioner for my hair. Mix 1-2 yolks with about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and a tablespoon of raw honey. Add more for longer/thicker hair. Add to dry hair, leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Shampoo 1-2 times.
It's great for the hair!

Love this idea! I will definitely try this with my previously discarded yolks. I saw an episode of Dr. Oz and he said to prevent dryness or brittle hair, apply these directly to your hair:
1. Canola oil - I'm sure olive oil is fine too
2. Honey
3. Avacado
4. Vinegar

If you color your hair, to brighten the color mix 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda to your shampoo in the palm of your hand before applying it.