How to make a Flax Egg
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
55 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to make a Flax Egg
Description
How to make a Flax Egg involves combining one tablespoon of ground flax seed meal with approximately 2.5 tablespoons of water. The flax seeds absorb the water and swell over about five minutes, creating a gelatinous mixture that resembles the texture of a beaten egg. This preparation acts as an effective binder in vegan and dairy-free baking, replacing traditional eggs to maintain structure without adding animal products.
The flax egg is most commonly used in cookie, cake, and quick bread recipes where eggs are needed for moisture and binding. It has a neutral, slightly nutty flavor that typically does not alter the taste of baked goods. This method provides a simple, plant-based alternative to eggs with minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp flax seed meal preferrably freshly coarsely ground flax seeds
- 2.5 Tbsp water preferably room temperature or warm
Instructions
- Mix the flax seed meal and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens, then use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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