How To Make A Flax Egg

Wondering how to make a flax egg? All you need is a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds and five minutes of your time. Actually, it literally takes seconds to mix together. The rest of the time is waiting for the flax meal to do its job.

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What is a flax egg?

A flax egg is a vegan substitute for a conventional egg. It is made with flaxseed meal (which is the same as ground flaxseeds). When you mix the right amount of water and flax meal together you get a beautifully gelatinous substance that can replace a conventional egg in baking.

Nutrition For Mental Wellbeing

Flax is a nutritious seed. It is a good source of thiamine, protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids (specifically alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)). Flax also contains copper, manganese, magnesium, and more!

Here at Raepublic, we are all about how food can impact your mood. A longitudinal study found that higher ALA intake and lower linoleic acid (LA) consumption can be associated with a reduced risk of depression.

Ingredients + Notes

Two easy ingredients and one is water!

A glass of water, a bowl of flaxmeal for making a flax egg, and a spoon are arranged on a textured brown surface.

A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Recipe Variations

You can’t really make variations to this recipe. However, you can grind your own flaxseeds or substitute chia seeds. (Which would make a chia egg instead.)

Flaxseeds: If you don’t have ground flaxseeds on hand, you can take whole flaxseeds and grind them! A spice grinder, coffee grinder, food processor, or even a high-speed blender can take care of this.

How To Make A Flax Egg

For best results, follow this easy tutorial for the best flax egg recipe.

Add ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together until well combined.

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A small bowl of water and ground flaxseed mixed together.

Let sit for 3-5 minutes until the mixture develops a gel-like consistency. Use it in vegan baking in place of an egg.

A hand holding a spoon stirs a brownish flax egg mixture in a small bowl next to a glass of water on a textured brown surface.

Recipes That Use Flax Eggs

Flax eggs can be very helpful in vegan baking.

Muffins: Vegan recipes for muffins often call for vegan egg replacement, including the use of flax eggs. Banana Bread Muffins and Lemon Poppy Muffins are two of my favorites.
Pancakes + waffles: Vegan pancakes and waffles often call for a simple vegan egg substitute, but not always.
Brownies + cookies: Who doesn’t love vegan dessert? Vegan chocolate chip cookies, vegan oatmeal cookies, vegan peanut butter cookies, and vegan brownie recipes may call for a flax egg in lieu of conventional eggs. My favorite cookie recipe is this Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Quick breads: This flax egg recipe can be used in quick bread recipes such as vegan banana bread, pumpkin bread, and more!
Veggie Burgers: Flax eggs are a great option for vegan burgers, too. This Black Bean Veggie Burger and Garbanzo Bean Burger recipes are divine!

Storage Tips

A flaxseed egg takes minutes to make, so there’s no real need to store it. However, when it comes to the flaxseed meal, I recommend storing it in a glass jar in the fridge for longevity.

FAQ

What is the difference between flaxseed meal, flax meal, and ground flaxseed?

All these terms mean the same thing. They are all flaxseeds that have been ground into a fine powder.

How to make an egg from flaxseed?

Mix one tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water and let it sit until gelatinous. (About five minutes.)

What is the ratio of flaxseed to eggs?

One tablespoon of flaxseed meal mixed with three tablespoons of water replaces one large egg.

Are 2 flax eggs equal to 2 eggs?

Yes, in recipes, two flax eggs can replace two chicken eggs.

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Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Flax Egg

Author: Rae Aflatooni

Wondering how to make a flax egg? All you need is a tablespoon of flaxseeds and five minutes of your time. Actually, it literally takes seconds to make. The rest of the time is waiting for it to do its thing!

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Prep Time:1

Soak Time:2

Total Time:3

Course: Cooking Tips

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Yield: 1 Serving

Calories: 37kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoons flaxseed meal
3 tablespoons water

Instructions

Add ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together until well combined.
Let it sit for 3-5 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and gelatinous. Use it in vegan baking in place of an egg.

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Notes

What is the difference between flaxseed meal, flax meal, and ground flaxseed?

All these terms mean the same thing. They are all flaxseeds that have been ground into a fine powder.

Storage Tips

A flaxseed egg takes minutes to make, so there’s no real need to store it. However, when it comes to the flaxseed meal, I recommend storing it in a glass jar in the fridge for longevity.

Nutrition

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Reference

Lucas, M., Mirzaei, F., O’Reilly, E. J., Pan, A., Willett, W. C., Kawachi, I., Koenen, K., & Ascherio, A. (2011). Dietary intake of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids and the risk of clinical depression in women: a 10-y prospective follow-up study. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 93(6), 1337–1343. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.111.011817