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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!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 1 flax egg
Calories 37
Author Gabby Kislanko

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

This recipe makes one flax egg which equals one egg in recipes that allow a flax egg to be substituted. Please see post above for more details and examples of these types of recipes.
To make two flax eggs, double the recipe.
Chia seeds substitution: you can substitute the flax for chia seeds at a 1:1 ratio.
Golden flax can be used but will have a slightly different flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg