Easy Flax Egg Recipe (Vegan Egg Substitute)
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Learn how to make a flax egg for all your vegan baking needs! I use a flax egg in my baking all the time, and I promise it is so easy to make. This vegan egg substitute for baking is perfect if you or your family are plant-based or vegan. Plus, you only need two ingredients!
If you’re a regular Cookie Dough Diaries reader, then you know I love using a flax egg in my baking! From vegan baked oats to vegan double chocolate chip cookies, swapping in a flax egg is such a great substitute for eggs!
The flax egg is going to give structure and moisture to your baked good, and it doesn’t have a strong taste.
The recipe below is for one flax egg, which equals one egg, so keep that in mind!
Why You’ll Love This Flax Egg Recipe
- This is the perfect recipe for you if you need a vegan egg replacement for your baking recipes!
- You only need 2 ingredients to make it, and it’s ready in under 15 minutes.
- Swap this in as a 1:1 ratio for eggs.
Ingredients Needed
- Flaxseed: Make sure to use milled or ground flaxseed, not whole flaxseeds. There are two types of flaxseed – dark and golden flax. You can use either but they’ll have a slightly different taste.
- Water: Make sure you use warm water!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the ground flaxseed and warm water in a small bowl together with a fork. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature or the fridge (the fridge will speed up the process)
Step 2: The flax egg is ready when it’s thick and gelatinous. Use in your baking recipe!
Ways to Use a Vegan Flax Egg
Here are recipes where I’ve used a flax egg:
- Use it in pancakes or baked oats for breakfast!
- It’s perfect to use in muffins, like zucchini muffins or banana protein muffins
- Use in cookie recipes like my eggless chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter chocolate chip cookies!
- Swap them out for eggs in cakes and cupcake recipes like my banana cake with spiced frosting!
Expert Tips
- If after 10-15 minutes, you get a layer of water on top of the mixture, give it another stir!
- Don’t have flaxseed? Swap it out for chia seeds!
- If you need to substitute a flax egg for 2 eggs, then double the recipe.
- I recommend only using vegan flax eggs for baking recipes, and not something like an omelette or an egg-based recipe. This vegan egg substitute works best in flour based recipes.
- If you only have whole flaxseeds, make sure you grind them. You can grind them using a mortar and pestle, coffee or spice grinder, or mini food processor!
Storage Instructions
I recommend using the flax egg right away in your recipe.
More Recipes to Use With a Flax Egg
If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!
Easy Flax Egg Recipe (Vegan Egg Substitute)
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon ground/milled flaxseed
- 2½ Tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Combine the flax and warm water in a bowl and stir with a fork until fully combined. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes either at room temperature or in the fridge (fridge will speed things up a little).
- If a layer of water forms on top of the mixture, give it another stir before using. The flax egg is ready when it's thick and goopy and has an egg-like consistency
Notes
The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.