Description
A quick and simple chia seed egg substitute that works perfectly as a 1:1 replacement for eggs in baking recipes. Ready in just 10 minutes with only two ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground chia seeds
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a small cup, combine the ground chia seeds and water.
- Whisk well until fully combined.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until it thickens into a gel-like, gloopy texture.
- Use as a replacement for 1 egg in your favorite baking recipes.
Notes
- To make ground chia seeds, blend whole chia seeds in a spice grinder or blender until fine.
- Stir again before using if the mixture separates.
- Best used in baking recipes like muffins, pancakes, and quick breads.
- Not ideal for recipes that rely heavily on eggs for structure, such as omelets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Substitute
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chia egg
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
