Flax Egg Recipe
If you have an egg allergy or are vegan, then this Flax Egg recipe is about to change your life. It’s truly the easiest thing ever and perfect for substituting eggs in any baked good recipe, like muffins, pies, cakes, cookies, and so much more!
It only requires TWO simple ingredients: ground flaxseed and water. And I can honestly say that after years of using this flax egg ratio in recipes for my kids, it is foolproof and perfect! It’s truly the easiest thing ever and I know you’ll be as obsessed as I am. Be sure to bookmark this recipe to come back to anytime you need to replace eggs with a vegan, allergy-free option!
Watch this video on how to make an Easy Flax Egg Recipe (Vegan Egg Substitute)!
While you could always purchase a vegan egg substitute at the store or this vegan egg substitute mix off of Amazon, I love that this Easy Flax Egg Recipe uses flaxseed. It’s loaded with fiber, protein, omega-3’s, and so many good things!
Although Flax Egg recipes are nothing new to the food world, I just had to post one on here for all of my vegan friends (and non-vegan, for that matter). It’s too amazing to not talk about!
What is a Flaxseed Egg?
A flax egg is a vegan egg substitute made with just two ingredients: ground flaxseed and water. It’s easy to make by whisking together the ingredients, letting it thicken for a few minutes, then adding to almost any recipe you want to replace egg in! Flax egg works especially great in baked goods.
Flax Egg Ratio
1 Tbsp of finely ground flaxseed mixed with 3 Tbsp of water should be the equivalent of 1 egg! Simply mix it together for about 3-4 minutes and then refrigerate for 15 minutes (or until gelatinous).
Flax Egg Ingredients
You’ll only need TWO simple ingredients to make a flax egg! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ground Flaxseed – Also known as flaxseed meal. This is different than whole flax seed or raw flax seed.
Water – Room temperature water is best. You’ll only need a little bit!
How to Make a Flax Egg
It’s incredibly easy to make a flax egg at home! Here’s how to whip it up in just a few minutes:
- Mix or whisk the ground flaxseed and water together in a small bowl.
- Let thicken in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes, until it’s slightly thicker than egg consistency.
- That’s it! It’s ready to add to any baked good recipe and replace regular eggs.
TIP: It’s important to note that flax egg will not cook like a regular egg on the stovetop! It’s best used as a vegan egg substitute in baked goods or anytime that egg is used as a binding agent.
What Recipes Can I Use Flax Eggs in?
Loving this Flax Egg Recipe in:
- The BEST Vegan Zucchini Bread
- Gluten Free Blueberry Bread
- Gluten-Free Healthy Rhubarb Muffins
- Healthy Carrot Cake Mini Doughnuts
And really any recipe that goes in the oven and uses an egg to hold it together!
Flaxseed Egg
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp finely ground flaxseed
- 3 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Mix the flaxseed and water together for about 3-4 minutes.
- Set in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes (or until gelatinous).
- Replace the egg in any baking recipe with the flax egg!
Anne says:
I use flax eggs often when I’m baking. You really can’t tell the difference. Thanks for sharing!
Christine McMichael replied:
Love it!
Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says:
My bestfriend cannot have eggs and I always find myself baking shortbread type recipes that have no egg in them. Since I bake so much and I’m home visiting for the summer, this will be perfect the next time I make cake and cinnamon rolls. She is going to love this so much. Pinning for later!
Christine McMichael replied:
That’s so perfect! I hope you both enjoy this recipe and that it can be helpful. Thanks for pinning!
Sri Mallya says:
Thanks for sharing. I will refer to your website when my readers ask for egg substitute. A very useful post!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you so much! 🙂
Leslie says:
Flax eggs have saved me more than once when I went to bake and discovered I didn’t have enough eggs!
Christine McMichael replied:
Same! Haha!
Claire says:
What a great idea!!! I have never used any egg replacement! But this would be such a great idea to make sure everyone can enjoy the food.
Christine McMichael replied:
Enjoy the recipe, Claire!
Saima says:
This is a brilliant hack for anyone looking for an egg substitute. I don’t have a problem with eggs but I’ll gladly pass this on to a friend whose kids are allergic to eggs. I’m sure she will love it!
Christine McMichael replied:
That’s so perfect for your friend! I hope she enjoys the recipe!
prasanna hede says:
That’s a great post.Many of my readers ask me for egg substitute.This will work nicely.
Christine McMichael replied:
So perfect!
Veena Azmanov says:
This is a great substitute to have on hand. I make a lot of egg stuff but am often bumped when I have to make the same into an eggless recipe. Saving this for later.
Christine McMichael replied:
Enjoy the recipe!
Whitney Bond says:
Thank you! It’s always good to know how to substitute eggs for vegan recipes, this looks easy enough to do!
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes, absolutely! Enjoy! 🙂
Jenni says:
I really appreciate that these make for such a great sub for eggs!
Christine McMichael replied:
Same here! The best!!
Kiki Johnson says:
Oh my, I had no idea these were so easy to make! Actually, I have flaxseeds so I could make them right away! I have seen flax eggs in so many vegan recipes as an egg substitute and have seen them at the grocery store! I always thought there was more science to those than just water and flaxseeds! This is great! I’ll have to try a vegan recipe right away!
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes! They’re SO easy to make. Enjoy the recipe!
Jenny says:
Made this the other day and it was perfect! Love this recipe for baked goods!
Christine McMichael replied:
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂