How to make a flax egg – an easy tutorial on how to use only two ingredients to make a flax egg – the perfect natural vegan egg substitute!
One of the questions I get asked the most is “what is a flax egg?”. Understandably, and so I started to include a mini blurb on recipes about it, but I realised that that still wasn’t enough detail.
Can I sub this equally for eggs? What does it taste like? Do I have to use flax seeds? After receiving all your questions I realised that I needed to make an entire blog post on the beauty of flax eggs!
Health Benefits of Flaxseeds
- 3 grams protein per serving
- 4 grams fiber
- High in omega-3 fatty acids
- Aids with digestion
How Do I make a Flax Egg?
To make a flax egg, mix one tablespoon ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water. Mix together, and let sit in your fridge for 15 minutes to set up and thicken. It’s that easy. You could leave it up to 30 minutes if you want. Sometimes I even stick it in my freezer for 10 minutes.
The mixture will begin to thicken and get goopy (like an egg) – and you have your flax egg! It’s kind of crazy how easy it is to make. For two flax eggs, just double, and so on.
How To Make A Flax Egg – Loving It Vegan
FAQ
Can I put flaxseed in my eggs?
How much flaxseed meal to replace 1 egg?
Is flax meal a good egg substitute?
Can you add flaxseed meal to anything?
Can you make a flax egg with flaxseed meal?
You’ll actually mix the flaxseed meal with water in order to make a flax egg. Some recipes even call for dairy free milk instead of water, which will also help create a flax egg. That’s right, you can have a flax egg ready to use in your favorite baking recipes in just 5 minutes! Here’s how to do it: Add the flaxseed meal to a small bowl.
What are some recipes that include flaxseed meal?
The variety of options for using flaxseed is enormous. It can be used in the preparation of pasta, juices and the most varied dishes. One of the recipes is flaxseed bread: this is a recipe that mixes white wheat flour with whole wheat flour, so this bread can please anyone who wants a healthier option.
What can I eat with flax eggs?
Pancakes and waffles are great options for flax eggs. We’ve swapped the egg for a flax egg in our pancakes recipe many times and been very pleased with the results. Muffins and quick breads are also a great option for flax eggs.
Can you replace an egg with flax seed?
It only takes two ingredients to replace an egg with flax seed: Water and ground flax seed. Flax seeds are very tiny seeds that are a good plant-based source of Omega-3 fatty acids as well as being a good source of fiber. However to make an egg replacement you do not want to use flax seeds in their whole, original state.