Eggs might be hard to come by these days, but plant-based flax eggs are a great solution! They make a great substitute for eggs in baking recipes, and don’t cost $8 a dozen.
I’ve been using them in my baking for years, so I thought it was time I shared exactly how to make a flax egg substitute for baking!
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What is a Flax Egg?
First and foremost, what IS a flax egg, anyway? Well, it’s simply ground flaxseed (otherwise known as flaxseed meal), soaked in water, and used as an egg substitute for baking.
They’ve been popular for decades in vegan baking, and they’re a perfect solution during times when eggs are hard to come by.
Flaxseeds, simply seeds of the flax plant, contain a component called flaxseed gum. When mixed with liquid, it acts as a gelling agent. Which makes it perfect to use as a binder in baking!
Unfortunately, you can’t fry, poach, or scramble a flax egg – it’s simply a baking substitute. (But I do suggest trying a tofu scramble which is a great high-protein alternative to your morning eggs!)
Ingredients
- Flaxseed meal – Just ground flaxseeds. You should be able to find ground flaxseed near the oats, grains, chia seeds, etc. in most well-stocked grocery stores.
- Water – Warm water, specifically!
How to Make a Flax Egg
Just mix the flaxseed meal and warm water together in a small bowl and let it sit until thickened and gel-like. This usually takes 15-20 minutes.
Now it’s time to use your wonderful flax egg substitute for baking! Like in this delicious eggless chocolate chip cookie recipe. 🙂
Tips for Success
- Store your flaxseed meal in the fridge, or better yet, the freezer. It will go rancid after a few weeks, so keep it chilled for longer life.
- Use warm water! Cold water will work too, but it will take much longer to gel up.
I hope you find flax eggs the perfect egg substitute for baking! I know it’s my favorite hack for vegan baking or just simply baking without eggs when they’re hard to come by.
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Flax Egg Substitute Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flax meal (also known as ground flaxseeds)
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the flax meal and the water. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Use as a substitute for the egg binder in baking recipes.
Hi! I’m Karen – I’m a real person with real recipes. No A.I. here! Since 2009, every recipe on Kitchen Treaty is thoroughly tested and loved before I hit “publish.” I’m a home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m a vegetarian married to a carnivore, and my goal is to coexist deliciously.
