Flax Egg (Egg Replacer!)
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Flax Egg (Egg Replacer!)
Description
The Flax Egg is a vegan egg substitute made by combining ground flax seeds with water and letting the mixture rest until it thickens. This creates a sticky, gel-like consistency that mimics the binding properties of eggs in baking.
This replacement works best in recipes calling for all-purpose or whole wheat flour and up to two eggs. It adds moisture and helps bind ingredients, though the texture may be softer or slightly gooey in baked goods like cookies or brownies. It is not suitable for recipes using almond or coconut flour or flourless recipes, as it does not provide the same structural support as chicken eggs.
To prepare, ground flax seeds are combined with water and stirred, then allowed to set for at least five minutes to thicken. This makes a versatile, plant-based option for egg-free baking recipes.
Ground chia seeds can be used as an alternative to flax seeds for a similar effect.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds or chia seeds, ground
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add the ground flax seed and water to a bowl and stir well. Let the mixture rest for at least 5 minutes.
- When the flax egg looks thicker, you can use it as an egg replacement in baking recipes. (See tips in this post for which recipes work best with a flax egg.)
Notes
- The nutritional information is approximate and provided as a general estimate only.
- Ground chia seeds can substitute for flax seeds to make a similar egg replacement.
- Best used in baked goods that contain all-purpose or whole wheat flour with up to two eggs called for in the recipe.
- Flax eggs are unsuitable for recipes using almond or coconut flour or those that do not use any flour, as they cannot provide similar structure.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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