How To Make A Flax Egg
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. This substitute is typically made using regular ground flaxseed meal, but I highly recommend using golden flaxseed meal. It has a more mild, neutral flavor. This is my top tip for best results! If you only have whole flaxseeds (regular or golden), you can make ground flax seeds out of them. Simply grind into a meal consistency in a coffee grinder, spice grinder, or food processor. I don’t recommend using them whole to make flax eggs, though.
Storage Instructions
Store: You can totally make this flax egg recipe ahead. Just keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Freeze: You can also freeze these for up to 3-4 months. I keep my batches in a silicone ice cube tray in the freezer, so that I can pop them out as needed.
Best And Worst Uses
Now that you know how to make flax eggs (and how easy they are), you probably want to know where you can use them! Here are my tips on when they work well and when they don’t: 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons of water = 1 large egg If you need to replace more than one egg, just multiply the amounts above by the number you need. However, in my experience flax eggs work best as an egg substitute in recipes that call for only 1 or 2 eggs. You can also make chia eggs by using the same ratio of ground chia seeds and water!
Use Flax Eggs For:
A flax egg will work well in any recipe that uses eggs as a binder, but not in a huge amount and not as the primary ingredient:
Muffins, quick breads, and cakes – These are one of my best uses for a flax egg! I don’t notice a big difference compared to using regular eggs. (Try my healthy options without refined sugar, like zucchini muffins, keto blueberry muffins, almond flour banana bread, or almond flour cake!) However, they will be a bit more dense than those made with eggs, because they don’t have leavening properties of eggs. Brownies – Brownies (including my coconut flour brownies) made with this egg alternative will be more dense and fudgy. I think this is a great thing — fudgy brownies are the best! Most types of cookies – With the exception of specialty cookie types, like meringues or macarons, they work great for most cookie recipes. Try them in my healthy oatmeal cookies. Pancakes – Yes, my flax egg recipe can work with pancakes (including my popular keto pancakes). Just keep in mind they will be more fragile and harder to flip. Waffles – Making waffles with this substitute will turn out less airy compared to using eggs, but still delicious. I’ve even used it for my chaffles! Snacks & Bars – Energy bites, bars, and granola! This vegan egg substitute makes the perfect binding agent for these. Crackers – You can use them as a binder in most cracker recipes, or make my flax seed crackers that don’t call for any eggs to begin with.
Don’t Use Them For:
Although they work in a lot of recipes, you can’t use flax eggs for everything. Here’s are ways that have not worked for me:
Whipped egg recipes – You can’t use them for recipes that require whipped egg whites to create lift and structure, such as angel food cake, soufflé, meringues, macarons, or cloud bread. You’re better off using aquafaba if you need a sub for those. Flourless recipes – Flour helps provide structure and binding with the eggs. So, recipes such as flourless chocolate cookies, flourless chocolate cake, or protein bread won’t work with this substitute. Light and airy desserts – Since flaxseeds don’t have the leavening properties of eggs, they are not a good fit for desserts that need a light and airy texture, such as delicate pastries. Custards, puddings, and ice cream – Avoid using them for these because the result will be grainy and not creamy. Egg-based sauces – Flax eggs won’t emulsify, so they won’t work for making my homemade hollandaise sauce or mayonnaise. Recipes where egg is the primary ingredient – Flax eggs work best for binding, but they won’t be a star on their own. This one might be obvious, but using this substitute to make scrambled eggs, omelettes, or frittatas will not produce the result you are looking for!
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