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a flax egg in a white ramekin

The Skinny on Flax Eggs

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For those with egg allergies and vegan diets, knowing how to substitute a flax egg for a chicken egg is a game-changer. Here's the skinny on flax eggs.
Course Basics and Bases
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, 5 Ingredients or Less, Easy, Flax Egg, Healthy, Quick
Prep Time 1 minute
Chilling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 1 flax egg
Author Marley Goldin

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Stir together flaxseed meal and cold water until combined.
    1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Allow mixture to sit in the refrigerator for 5 minutes until it firms up.

Notes

  • Flax "eggs" are best used as binder. Substitute this recipe for 1 egg in any dish that uses eggs as a binding agent.