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Easy Flax Egg Recipe (Vegan Egg Substitute)

Gluten-Free | 06.25.18

Easy Flax Egg Recipe (Vegan Egg Substitute)

Looking for a vegan egg substitute? This Easy Flax Egg Recipe is perfect for baking. Just replace the egg in any baking recipe with this flax egg ratio! (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

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Easy Flax Egg Recipe in a glass bowl with a fork.

Today’s recipe is a little different than our usual recipes here. We’re making a Flax Egg! What?? Ok, so, if you’ve never heard of this before, it’s 100% ok for you to react like: 😱

Did you know you can make a vegan egg substitute simply by mixing finely ground flaxseed and water? It’s seriously the easiest thing ever. I’m obsessed!

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!

Ground flaxseed in a white bowl on a marble table 1/2 cup of water on a white marble table

What is the egg to 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).

Ingredients for Easy Flax Egg Recipe  on a white counter.Egg dripping Easy Flax Egg Recipe into a glass bowl.

What recipes can I use a flax egg 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!

Easy Flax Egg Recipe (Vegan Egg Substitute)
5 from 10 votes
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Easy Flax Egg Recipe (Vegan Egg Substitute)

Looking for a vegan egg substitute? This Easy Flax Egg Recipe is perfect for baking. Just replace the egg in any baking recipe with this flax egg ratio! (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Refrigerate: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 Egg
Calories: 35 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

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!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 35 kcal
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24 Comments

  1. Anne says:

    July 9, 2018 at 9:43 am

    I use flax eggs often when I’m baking. You really can’t tell the difference. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 15, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Love it!

      Reply
  2. Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says:

    July 8, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 9, 2018 at 9:41 am

      That’s so perfect! I hope you both enjoy this recipe and that it can be helpful. Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  3. Sri Mallya says:

    July 8, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing. I will refer to your website when my readers ask for egg substitute. A very useful post!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 9, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Leslie says:

    July 8, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    Flax eggs have saved me more than once when I went to bake and discovered I didn’t have enough eggs!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 9, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Same! Haha!

      Reply
  5. Claire says:

    July 8, 2018 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 9, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Enjoy the recipe, Claire!

      Reply
  6. Saima says:

    July 8, 2018 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 9, 2018 at 9:40 am

      That’s so perfect for your friend! I hope she enjoys the recipe!

      Reply
  7. prasanna hede says:

    July 7, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    That’s a great post.Many of my readers ask me for egg substitute.This will work nicely.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 9, 2018 at 9:40 am

      So perfect!

      Reply
  8. Veena Azmanov says:

    July 6, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 9, 2018 at 9:39 am

      Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  9. Whitney Bond says:

    July 5, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you! It’s always good to know how to substitute eggs for vegan recipes, this looks easy enough to do!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 6, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Yes, absolutely! Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jenni says:

    July 5, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    I really appreciate that these make for such a great sub for eggs!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 6, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Same here! The best!!

      Reply
  11. Kiki Johnson says:

    July 4, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 6, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Yes! They’re SO easy to make. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  12. Jenny says:

    July 2, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    Made this the other day and it was perfect! Love this recipe for baked goods!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 6, 2018 at 9:23 am

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂

      Reply

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