How to Make Flax “Eggs”
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 flax egg
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds,* also known as flaxseed meal
- 3 tablespoons water
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine the ground flax and water in a small bowl (if your recipe calls for multiple eggs, just multiply the ingredients as necessary and mix in the same bowl). Stir with a fork until combined.
Step 2
Let the mixture rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes, until it’s somewhat “gloppy” or congealed. Use in place of the eggs in your baking project!
Step 3
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Chef's notes
*How to grind flax seeds:
You can either start with store-bought ground flaxseed (Bob’s Red Mill offers one) or grind your own. To grind your own, blend at least ¼ cup in a food processor for about 1 minute, or until it feels like a slightly gritty flour. Store any leftover ground flax in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
More uses for flaxseed:
I love to blend a tablespoon or two into my smoothies for some nutty flavor, additional fiber and omega-3s. It’s especially good in my basic blueberry smoothie and banana almond smoothie.
Chia seed alternative:
You can also use ground chia seeds in place of ground flaxseeds (same amount and method)!
