Did you know of the existence of this thing called a flax egg ? Did you ? … Did you ? It comes from these awesome flax birds that originate from the island of Madagascar. For those of you who did not go to google this #notafact and stayed with me, I will tell you two things : Madagascar is a real place and flax birds don’t exist. Just flax seeds that can be turned into the best vegan egg substitute out there. Therefore, this week’s how to will be about how to make a flax egg.
I had to make that joke.
Loaded with vitamins, Omega-3, fiber and much much more, flax seeds are undoubtedly a super food and chances are if you are a vegan you already know about this. However, those of you who don’t know it can rejoice knowing that you can make vegan pancakes, cakes, pies and all the other sweet stuff we all love.
Flax eggs only require 3 easy steps and maybe 5 minutes of your time.
So how to make flax eggs :
- Grind some flax seeds
- Pour some water over the flax meal you have just made
- Wait for 5 minutes
- Done
Of course there is a little trick to it. You have to keep an eye on the water to flax meal ratio. As long as it is 3 (water) to 1 (flax meal) you are good to go.
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Enjoy,
Idriss
How to make a flax egg
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp of water
- 1 Tbsp of flax meal
Instructions
- In a bowl put your flax meal and add your water.
- Whisk it in gently for about 10 seconds.
- Let it set for about 5 mins.
- Done !
Recipe Notes
Cost per recipe : 0.25 $CA ; .020 USD
The cost in U.S. $ is based on a conversion from Canadian dollars to U.S. Dollars.
Interesting, so do you use this as a substitution for eggs?
Yes I do ! Especially for baking, it makes a perfect substitute.
Enjoy !
I’ll be sharing this with one of my sons who is now a Vegan!
Nice! I love healthy alternative cooking tips!
Wow! I’ve never heard of this before. I will have to try this out.
This is great info! Thanks so much!
Cool, I had no idea that flax could be an egg substitute!
Well, I never!! I just love learning something new every day!! I’m not a vegan but always looking for healthy substitutes and well, fun alternatives too. This actually looks like a pretty ‘frugal’ option as well! I am absolutely going to try this soon.
Hi, Kim ! It is frugal you are right a bag of flax seeds will last you a long time and when it comes to baking it really enhances your food’s nutritional content.
wow very interesting I never would have thought of this!
I have yet to try flax egg in my cooking as I usually just resort to using bananas so I am happy to have discovered this 🙂
I’m glad you like it Katrina !
So very interesting. I’ve started using flaxseed meal on several recepies, didn’t know of this.
I have never heard of it but I love Flax.
These are so easy to make and so convenient!
Absolutely !
great to find another substitute for eggs! Though in my supermarket I easily find other substitutes such as sillky tofu or yogurt. Can you also use this to make omelette?
Hi Ruxandra, You won’t be able to use this to make an omelette. This is mostly a substitute for eggs when you are baking or there is a recipe that needs eggs to bind the mixture together. So you can use it in pancakes, crepes, cakes, muffins, falafel, fresh pasta etc.
Very neat I had no idea and will definitely be trying this
We use flax seeds that we grind ourselves for many things but never knew they could be used as a substitute for eggs. What a fabulous idea, especially for baking and sharing with vegans. We are definitely going to give this a try and I’ve already shared your pin to our foodie board. Great tip; thanks!
You’re welcome Reuven, Let me know how it goes 🙂
I have used flax seeds in some dishes, but never heard of it as an egg substitute. Good to know!
So easy but very necessary to know! There are so many recipes online that the only non-vegan part is the egg. I will use this!
Ha! I have actually heard of and eaten flax seed…especially in baked goods so I didn’t run off to Google it. lol It is such a great way to boost nutrition. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe too!
Haha ! I’m glad you liked it, enjoy
Fascinating! I may have to try this.
I love how simple and quick this is! Eating healthy can be so time-consuming so it’s awesome to have fast alternatives. Thank you!
My pleasure Andrea ! Enjoy
This looks interesting. I’d give it a try!
I have never tried using flax, but I regularly use chia when I am missing actual eggs – or when I am going through a vegan cleanse. I will definitely have to try this.
I knew about flaxseed and that it’s a super food. But I didn’t know you could make them like this. I’ll have to try it.
Love trying new things! Thank for sharing!
I’ve always wondered how this works. I love the pictures!
I have never actually used flax for anything. Thanks for sharing!
Great recipe! Flax is so good for you! I am looking forward to trying this!
So cool! I’m not vegan, but I still want to give this a go for the obvious health benefits!
Theses are great – especially for when you’ve run out of eggs! Looking forward to giving them a go!
I love the health benefits of flax seeds but I have to admit I raised a brow when I first heard of flax seed eggs :). I love how your post shows step by step how to make them and practical applications. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome Marie ! Enjoy
I didn ‘t know about it! nice tip, i ll try it, thank you
This is so helpful! I just recently became a vegan and I’m looking for egg replacements for baking. I’ll definitely be trying this soon!