Egg Replacer
Looking for a simple, plant-based solution to replace eggs in your favorite recipes? This quick and easy Egg Replacer recipe is a game-changer for vegan baking and cooking! Made with just two pantry-staple ingredients—ground flaxseed or chia seeds and water—this DIY substitute comes together in only 5 minutes. The mixture transforms into a gel-like consistency that mimics the binding and moisture properties of a real egg, making it perfect for cakes, cookies, muffins, and more. Not only is this recipe vegan and gluten-free, but it’s also incredibly versatile and packed with fiber and omega-3s. Say goodbye to store-bought alternatives and master this foolproof, budget-friendly egg substitute today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed OR chia seeds
- 2.5 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds with 2.5 tablespoons of water.
Stir the mixture well, ensuring all the seeds are fully submerged in the water.
Allow the mixture to sit for approximately 5 minutes. During this time, it will thicken and develop a gel-like consistency, similar to the texture of a beaten egg.
Once it reaches the desired consistency, use the egg replacer as directed in your recipe. This mixture is equivalent to one egg.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
38 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
