Description
A simple plant-based egg substitute made from flaxseeds and water, perfect for baking. It thickens into a gel-like texture similar to an egg in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a small cup, combine the ground flaxseeds and water.
- Whisk well until fully mixed.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until it becomes thick and gel-like.
- Use as a replacement for 1 egg in your favorite baking recipes.
Notes
- If using whole flaxseeds, grind them in a blender or coffee grinder before use.
- Works best in baked goods like muffins, pancakes, and cookies.
- Not ideal for recipes that rely heavily on eggs for structure, like omelets.
- Use immediately after thickening for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking Substitute
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flax egg
- Calories: 37 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg