Flax Egg
The step by step guide to how to make a flax egg. Can replace a regular egg in vegan baking for cakes, pancakes, muffins and more!
Servings: 1
Calories: 37kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed also known as Flaxseed Meal
- 3 Tbsp Hot Water
Instructions
- Add the tablespoon of ground flaxseed to a bowl.
- Add 3 tablespoons of hot water from the kettle (just boiled).
- Allow to sit for a minute or two - using hot water makes the thickening process much faster, and it usually gets to the right (gloopy/gelatinous) consistency in only about one minute.
- Use it in place of an egg in recipes, it's not an exact science, but usually 1 for 1, so 1 flax egg replaces 1 chicken egg in a recipe.
Video
Notes
- This recipe won't work for things like vegan meringues! You definitely can't whip it.
- However, in cakes and quick breads and pancakes and muffins, it works perfectly!
- It's best to make one up fresh each time you need it. However, you can store it covered in the fridge for 1-2 days if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1flax egg | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg