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Flaxseed Meal Egg Substitute

Dealing with an egg allergy or a shortage of eggs? You can bake without eggs. Follow this tip for making a flaxseed meal egg substitute.
Prep Time1 minute
Resting Time6 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher
Cost: $0.20

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon flax seed meal
  • 3 tablespoon water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the flaxseed meal in a small dish. Add the water and stir to combine.
  • Allow to set for five minutes.
  • Use as substitute for an egg in baking.

Notes

Note: This substitute will not work in recipes that are reliant on eggs for leavening, such as cream puffs, crepes, popovers, and Dutch pancakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg