5 2 Published Nov 28, 2021, Updated Jul 05, 2024 Flax eggs are made with two simple ingredients and come together in no time at all. If you’ve never made a flax egg or never even heard of one, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in to alllll the things!
What is a Flaxseed Egg?
A flax egg is a vegan substitute for eggs made from ground flaxseed and water. When mixed together, the combination gelatinizes and acts as a binder in most baked goods. While it can’t be used as a substitute for eggs in every single recipe, it can be used in a lot of recipes! More on that below.
Ingredients Need to Make a Flax Egg
ground flaxseed – you can buy ground flaxseeds or you can grind your own whole flaxseeds. Place the whole seeds in a food processor and blend until a gritty flour consistency is reached, about 60 seconds. Some of my favorite store-bought brands are Bob’s Red Mill flax meal and Spectrum Essentials organic ground flaxseed. If you’ve never used flaxseed before, it can usually be found in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. water – the liquid in this mixture!
How to Make a Flax Egg
Making a flax egg is super simple! If it’s not ground already, start by grinding your flaxseed. In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed with water and let sit for 10-15 minutes. The mixture is ready to use in a recipe when it has gelled up.
How to Use Flaxseed Eggs
One traditional egg can be substituted for one flaxseed egg in a lot of baking recipes. I typically like to only use this substitution if the recipe notes that it is okay – sometimes the baked good doesn’t rise as well with a flaxseed egg, like with brownies for instance. I’ve found that subbing flax eggs for regular eggs in brownies results in brownies that don’t rise much. Flaxseed eggs work well when the traditional egg is acting as a binding agent and not the star of the show.
More Staple Recipes to Try
How to Make a Chia Egg How to Make Oatmeal Quick Pickled Onions How to Make Almond Milk How to Make Cauliflower Rice Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs How to Make Roasted Garlic
