How to Make a Flax Egg – Simple Egg Replacement Using Flax Seeds
When you whisk ground flax seeds with water, their natural gum creates a thick, gelatinous texture that acts as a binder in recipes.
Wondering how to make a flax egg using flax seeds? Flax eggs are an easy and budget-friendly vegan egg substitute for baking. Simply grind whole flax seeds in a Nutribullet, blender, or coffee grinder to make flax meal. When you whisk ground flax seeds with water, their natural gum creates a thick, gelatinous texture that acts as a binder in recipes.
Flax eggs are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, protein, and lignans — powerful polyphenols found in plants. Adding flax meal is a simple way to boost your fibre intake. I love sprinkling flax meal on my porridge, blending it into smoothies, or stirring a tablespoon into bread and muffin recipes. It’s a fuss-free way to get extra nutrition and fibre without changing the flavour of your favourite dishes.
Add flaxseed to your diet
Recipe
- 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed (flax meal) + 3 tablespoons water = 1 flax 'egg'.
- CHILL – in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or overnight.
- ADD – flax 'egg' in replace of normal eggs when I am baking a vegan recipe.
Here are some recipes where I have successfully used flax eggs
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