Substitute Flax egg for Eggs
What eggs does in a recipe: Binds, leavens, adds moisture and structure; sets when heated.
Flax egg
per 1 egg
US1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water; rest 10 min until gelled
Metric7 g ground flaxseed + 45 ml water
CommonBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Ground flax mucilage gels like egg white.
What changes: Binds but doesn't leaven; bakes denser
Best for: Cookies, brownies, quick breads
More options: all 5 Eggs substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Flax egg for Eggs?
- per 1 egg — US: 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water; rest 10 min until gelled. Metric: 7 g ground flaxseed + 45 ml water.
- Why does Flax egg work as a Eggs substitute?
- Ground flax mucilage gels like egg white.
- What changes when you use Flax egg instead of Eggs?
- Binds but doesn't leaven; bakes denser
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