There has been an endless amount of discussion on flax egg as a substitute. Flax egg has unarguably emerged as the best egg substitute winner. Not only does it help achieve an almost perfect texture like eggs, but a flax egg is also a great option if you have an egg allergy. Not to forget, flax egg is the best option if you follow a vegan lifestyle! I remember how flax seeds were previously only sprinkled on smoothie bowls or on oats to get a boost of fiber in your meal. But, with so many revolutions in the baking industry, flax egg has emerged as such a winner!
I have previously discussed about the best egg substitutes for baking. There are so many demerits to when one uses a flavored substitute like bananas or apple-sauce. While they work great and provide the fluffiest of desserts, if I wish to bak a chocolate cake, I would not always like the banana flavor tagging along. Similarly, if I am baking a coffee walnut cake, the taste of apples somewhere in the mix might be too disruptive. And while condensed milk is such a great option, the cakes are dense and intense and you might not get a good lift! Of course, replacing an item like eggs can be a little too much of a hassle. And evidently, my go-to substitute is a flax eg or buttermilk even!
Flax eggs can be used as a 1:1 replacement for an egg in many baked goods (as well as dishes such as meatballs or meatloaf where the eggs act as a binder to hold the other ingredients together).
How does a flax egg actually work?
Scientifically speaking, there is a gel that the outermost layer of flax seeds contain. This gel can be drawn out of the seed in several ways and used as an egg replacement. This combination empowers the structure of cakes and helps in soft cakes- many things that eggs already do in traditional baking applications! Flax egg eventually acts as a decent cake structure builder and a foaming agent. Most other egg replacers such as fruit purees and non-dairy products can only do either one of these things. Flax gel is able to do all without imparting off-flavors, colors, or textures when it is done properly!
Flax egg versus chia egg as a substitute
Chia seeds have also emerged as an egg substitute recently. While my team has personally not tried it, we are still going to introduce you to the concept! Some people say that chia egg visually cannot compete with flax egg as a substitute. No matter what, you will get evident specks of chia in your dessert and that takes out the invisibility factor. But, with a flax egg, you are able to get a comparatively more visually appealing dessert. Because we will use ground flaxseed, you will be able to see the littlest of brown specks in your dessert but that’s about it! Plus, chia egg is also not a very economical option. They are definitely more expensive than flax seeds and this might make one wary of using chia egg.
How To Make A Flax Egg – Loving It Vegan
FAQ
Can flaxseed replace eggs in baking?
Do flax eggs actually work?
How much flax egg equals 1 egg?
Can you use flax eggs in cake mix?
Should I use flax seed eggs in my baked goods?
The flax seed egg also gives back the correct amount of moisture to recipes, ensuring that your vegan baked goods don’t get too dried out or crumbly. I always like to picture the amount of water/liquid that an egg would give to a recipe and think about how I need to replace that within the recipe.
How much ground flax seed is equivalent to one egg white?
For one egg white, mix half a tablespoon of ground flax seed with one and a half tablespoons of water in a bowl. Let it rest for 5 minutes and use the mixture to replace each white egg in your recipes. To replace whole eggs, double the ingredients.
Are flax eggs easy to make?
Flax eggs are easy to make as needed. You can make as many “eggs” as you need for your baking project in one bowl. The mixture will need 10 to 15 minutes to rest. Mix it up before you get started on the rest of your baking prep. That way, it’ll be ready to go when you need it. Note that flaxseeds come in two colors, golden or brown.
Are flax eggs good for bread?
Flax eggs are well-suited for quick breads, such as banana bread and muffins, as well as simple cookie recipes. Flax eggs are a pretty safe bet when the recipe meets the following qualifications: The recipe calls for a wheat-based flour, such as all-purpose or whole wheat. Oat flour seems to work well, too.