If you’re on a quest to find a healthy egg substitute in baking, this flax egg recipe is the perfect life hack!

Many baked desserts, from cupcakes and muffins to brownies and tartlets, contain eggs as one of the integral ingredients. It binds the rest of the ingredients, as well as helping the cakes rise in the oven.

The good news is, if you’re a vegan baker, you can still enjoy your favorite cakes by replacing the eggs with flax! That’s right, when mixed with water, flax seeds make the perfect healthy egg substitute in baking.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Making this healthy egg substitute in baking is a one-step process! It doesn’t really get easier than that.
  • As well as requiring very little effort, this flax egg recipe is ready in minutes!
  • You can pretty much use this vegan egg replacement in any baking recipe. Cake? Brownies? pancakes? Yes please!
  • Every egg replacer I’ve ever seen in the store has always been pricy, not to mention the packaging. This flax egg recipe is eco-friendly and so cheap to make!

How to Make This Recipe

As I said, it doesn’t get any easier than this. Mix ground flax seeds and water together, and allow the mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes before using. 

Hack It!

  • If you only have whole flax, you can use a coffee or spice grinder. Alternatively, you can use a pestle and mortar.
  • This recipe makes an equivalent of one egg. If your recipe calls for more eggs, just multiply the recipe.
  • This healthy egg substitute in baking will transform any cake, cookie, or loaf! This it truly one of the most versatile vegan alternatives to egg.
  • If you don’t have any flax seeds, try this technique using chia! It works in a very similar way, and you don’t even need to grind the seeds.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

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The Recipe: Healthy Egg Substitute in Baking (Flax Egg)

An easy and budget-friendly alternative to egg in vegan baking.
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Servings: 1
Prep Time: 1 min
Resting Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ground flax
  • 2 ½ tbsp water

Equipment

  • Small cup

Instructions 

  • Mix together, and allow to sit for 15 minutes before using. 
Calories: 37.4kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1.3g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 4.3mg, Potassium: 56.9mg, Fiber: 1.9g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin C: 0.04mg, Calcium: 19.2mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Course: Essentials
Author: carleigh