Learn how to make a flax egg with this easy egg substitute. Whether you\u2019re out of eggs, have an allergy, or just want to save money, this easy method is a game changer!<\/p>\n
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Not too long ago I was prepping for a batch cooking session<\/a> and when I opened the refrigerator, I didn\u2019t have enough eggs!<\/p>\n Instead of running to the store for one item (because we never come home with just one item), I learned how to make flax eggs. This crazy easy flax egg recipe saved me a trip to the store AND money spent!<\/p>\n A flax egg is a simple mixture of 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed and 2 Tablespoons of water. After about 15 minutes, the flaxseed meal gels and creates a similar texture to eggs, which helps bind the other ingredients together.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a common vegan egg substitute, but beyond vegan baking, it also works:<\/p>\n Along with a flax egg substitute, here are MORE egg substitutes for egg-free baking<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n *Note: Using boiling water will make your flaxseed egg turn into a gel faster.<\/em><\/p>\n Step 1. Add 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed<\/a> <\/strong>to 2 Tablespoons of water in a small bowl (if you are pressed for time, use warm water).<\/p>\n Step 2. Allow the mixture to sit and gel <\/strong>for 15 minutes before using in recipes.<\/p>\n Step 3. The mixture will have the consistency <\/strong>of real egg whites.<\/p>\n You might think that your options are limited because of the dry\/wet issue in baking, but I\u2019ve found that the opposite is true.<\/p>\n You can use flax seeds eggs as a binding agent instead of eggs in lots of baking recipes, especially in quick breads and other recipes that don\u2019t need a ton of rising. My favorites include:<\/p>\n You can also use it in non-baked goods, like Italian Meatballs<\/a> and the Best Burger Recipe Ever<\/a>. In those types of recipes, the egg acts as a binder to hold everything together, and a flax egg can give you the same results.<\/p>\n The question then isn\u2019t really when to use flax eggs, it becomes when you CAN\u2019T.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re choosing whether to make flax eggs based purely on nutrition goals (and not on cost or what you have in the fridge), which one should you choose?<\/p>\n That depends on what you need to hit your daily macro goals.<\/p>\n One large egg contains the following:<\/p>\n One flax egg (one tablespoon of ground flaxseed) will give you:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re using either one as a substitute in a baked good that\u2019s split over several servings, you may not notice much of a change either way.<\/p>\n However, if you\u2019re using a flax egg in something that is a single serving (like a Death by Chocolate Zucchini Mug Cake<\/a>), you may want to choose a large egg for more protein, or a flax egg for half the fat and extra carbs and fiber.<\/p>\n The outer seed part of flax turns gelatinous when it is ground and mixed with water. This allows the flax egg to act as a binder and emulsifier in baking. It also adds moisture so your recipe will not become dry or crumbly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you were to taste whole flaxseeds or a plain flax egg, it\u2019s going to have a sort of nutty taste. Not strong, but there\u2019s a flavor. However, when you bake it in Molasses Breakfast Cookies<\/a> or Protein Pancakes<\/a> or Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread<\/a>, you won\u2019t notice a taste!<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also SEE the outer part of brown flaxseeds if you use that variety. Golden flaxseeds are better for baking and help when there\u2019s a picky eater who notices a change in their food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\nWHAT IS A FLAX EGG?<\/h2>\n
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FLAX EGG RECIPE INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n
HOW TO MAKE FLAX EGGS<\/h2>\n
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USES FOR FLAX SEEDS EGGS<\/h2>\n
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WHERE TO BUY FLAX SEEDS FOR EGGS<\/h2>\n
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STORING FLAXSEED<\/h2>\n
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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING A FLAX EGG REPLACEMENT<\/h2>\n
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WHICH IS BETTER FOR MY NUTRITION GOALS: EGGS OR FLAX EGGS?<\/h2>\n
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FLAX FOR EGG FAQS<\/h2>\n
How does using flax for egg work?<\/h3>\n
What does flax egg taste like?<\/h3>\n
MORE SUBSTITUTION IDEAS AND HACKS<\/h2>\n
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