Ground Flax Seed Replaces Egg In Baked Goods!
By RTalloni
Just Kidding...
☆ Substitute Egg With Golden Flax Seed For Healthier Baked Goods
In moderation eggs are good for most of us, no doubt about it. However, too many eggs in our diet can add unneeded calories and create health issues.
As well, not everyone can eat eggs. There are a variety of disorders that require patients to avoid eggs altogether.
☆ What Replaces Eggs In Baking?
What is a person to do if they want to eat fewer eggs, or if they cannot eat them? Running a kitchen without eggs could seem like a monumental task, but it can be done.
The best news is that it’s not as hard as we might first imagine and this post is a quick look at how to bake some of our favorite foods without eggs.
This hub can help you think through the amount of eggs you currently use, or to perhaps give you new options if you have been avoiding eggs for sometime now.
It was surprising to see how well this ground golden flax seed substitution for eggs works! I hope this information is as helpful to you as it was to me.
☆ Why Bother To Substitute Flax Seed For Egg in Recipes If You Don’t Need To?
• Besides having less fat and and cholesterol in the them, recipes using ground flax seed to replace eggs contain important nutrition that many people need to add to their diets.
• There is a difference in dark flax seed and golden flax seed. As with any food, the darker the variety, the higher the nutrition values. In this case, the dark flax seed has such a strong taste and odor that I prefer the golden flax seed. It has more than adequate nutritional benefits so I’m going with what I like!
• More fiber!
• We sometimes run out of eggs!
• Flax seed is a low sodium and low cholesterol grain that is full of minerals and fiber and nutrition and other stuff and such. Check here for a nutritional rundown on the lowly flax seed's benefits.
• Flax seed oil rates right up there on the omega-3s and fatty acids list. Some views say that flax rates above other foods such as salmon, walnuts, and kidney beans. The very best way to get flax seed oil is by using the fresh ground flax seed in our daily diet.
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☆ Basic Guidelines For Using Ground Golden Flax Seed As An Egg Substitute
• The general rule is that 1 tablespoon of raw golden flax seed, ground, and mixed with a small amount of water replaces 1 egg in a baked recipe, double that for two eggs, and so forth.
• The small amount of water can vary depending on the recipe and baking conditions, just as with any baked goods recipe. Your altitude, your oven, your humidity, and any number of other conditions can effect baking so a little experimentation might be needed for your situation. Do a little research on how people in your area use flax as a substitute for eggs.
• I’ve read that brownies often do better with just 3 tablespoons of water, while muffins work better when the flax meal is mixed with up to 1/4 cup of water. Evidently, small adjustments can make a big difference. More experience will be shared in future hubs as I develop recipes.
• When the flax seed is ground to a fine meal blend it into the small amount of water and set it aside for about 15 minutes to thicken. By the time you have assembled the other ingredients for your recipe and given your email a quick check the egg substitute will be ready to use. Don’t let the common name for the unpalatable gelatinous mixture (flax goop) deter you from using it!
☆ Where To Find Recipes For Baked Goods That Replace Egg With Ground Flax Seed
Obviously, we’re talking the web here. There are many vegan sites that offer eggless recipes for baked goods, and food blogs are a great place to find similar recipes. Adding ground flax to baked goods is easy with the right recipes.
HubPages is where I hope to post some of the recipes I plan to develop. Sharing both my attempts (translate: failures) and my successes (translate: smiles) could be a lot of fun, but I’m also looking forward to feedback from readers, especially as they share their failures and successes.
Hopefully, in the comments section for this post we’ll hear from people who already have good experience with using golden flax seed to replace eggs in their own baked goods--maybe from some who have developed their own recipes.
I hope to link some of those recipe hubs to this hub, so if I’m talking to you, be sure and mention where I can find your hubs. I would ask you to post the link in the comments, but the rules of HubPages do not allow us to do use comments that way. Understandable in many cases, but I’m interested in your recipes so... :)
Making Flax Seed Eggs
☆ Don’t Forget To Use Flax Seed Regularly!
Keep in mind that flax seed is a multitalented grain with loads of benefits for our health. It is amazing to study the history of this ancient seed. Thinking through its different uses reveals why people from times past considered flax seed to be so valuable.
It is in our best interest to look at those uses and put the humble flax seed to work in our daily lives. To consider it passé is a huge mistake. Utilizing this tiny grain is as wise today as it was long ago.
Some people could easily stop buying many of the supplements they purchase if they would add ground flax seed to their daily diets. In a sealed container, the seed stores at room temperature in its own shell and making flax meal couldn’t be easier.
Do yourself a flavor and make this bountiful, nutty tasting grain a part of your daily food intake. Get experience with flax seed’s benefits and you’ll be recruiting others to join your crusade for enjoying good foods and better health!
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☆ Did You Know That Flax Seed Replaces Eggs In Baked Goods?
Very interesting and useful. I had no idea that flax seed could be substituted for eggs. Who knew? :)
LadyLyell:
Thanks bunches for reading and for your input!
Ummmm.... isn't flax a laxative ingredient?????? Perhaps I am mistaken.....
I had no idea. My Mom eats flax seed on a regular basis and doesn't look appetizing to me. However, I think I can eat them in egg like form...
Great hub - voted up
John
phdast7:
Not me! 'Twas amazing news, and a handy bit of info if in a pinch I'm out of eggs since we keep flax as a shelf staple. Every time I think I'm done writing about flax some new bit of info on it surfaces!
Thanks for stopping in--I thought we wouldn't hear from you until the new semester is over! :)
DzyMsLizzy:
I'm pretty sure a concentrated dose could work that way. Did you see the last video?
John Sarkis:
All by itself, ground flax is about as appetizing as a spoon full of dry flour. Bleack. However, like flour, mix it with the right stuff and such, voila! Well, nearly. :)
I wouldn't try to scramble up the flax mixed with water, but in a batch of cookies to replace the egg, definitely voila.
You might like to check out my other flax hubs if you are interested in using flax seed. Thanks kindly for coming by with your input.
Actually, no--I saw the headline & commented from the Home Page....sorry--Have now watched video--as I suspect, it's promoted for a "specific problem" and my "problem" has always been the exact opposite. My system is hyper-senstive to fiber, ... and that's probably already "TMI." ;-)
DzyMsLizzy:
Well, the comments are for different perspectives, different needs, and, uh, different systems..., so not to worry. :) Appreciate your addition to the discussion because someone else may need to think that angle through before using flax seed as an egg substitute. Thanks!
For many, though, this substitution will be good news. The anti-inflammatory properties of ground flax seed does the deal for me, but there are loads of reasons to incorporate it into our diets.
Milled flax seed is a staple in my house; I buy those big bags from Costco. Thanks for sharing, RTalloni.
Shelly McRae:
Costco? Thanks! And thanks for stopping by!
Another great replacement: purred tofu + yogurt+ milk. I made a great blueberry puns cake this week. Will get recipe.
Very interesting substitution. I'll have to keep this one in mind the next time I'm baking!
This is very interesting. I use flax seeds regularly, try to disguise it in many ways so the kids don't complain.. Wow I need to try this..a substitute for egg...never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing such wonderful information!
This is a very interesting substitute. I love to experiment. I'm going to try it on some of my recipes.
I grind 2 teaspoon flax seed in 2 tbs yogurt 2 teaspoon flaxseed oil, 2 tbs ground grain, half squeezed lemon and half a banana with some honey for breakfast. Very healthy! I had cancer so it is Important to take care of my diet and flaxseed is, as your informative hub points out, very nutritious. I'm bookmarking this thank you.
wow - I had no idea, great info, a really useful hub, thanks.
I'm keeping this one on file to reference again.
I recently started to substitute flax seed for eggs, and it works better than I thought possible. In my opinion, the flax dissolves like it isn't even there.
Great hub! I love eggs but obviously have to monitor just how many I eat over the week or month, so I'm always looking for substitutions especially in baking. I haven't heard of using the golden flax seeds and I'm really intrigued by using such a healthy subsitute.
Many thanks for sharing + voted up!
sofs:
Good for you! The kids won't recognize their flax in this substitution for baked goods. Hope you develop some recipes to share with us! Thanks much for coming by!
Kris Heeter:
Maybe you could let us know what recipes you use this egg substitution in..hint, hint. :) Appreciate your visit!
I didn't know you could replace eggs with flax seed!! I love eggs but would be willing to replace them in baked recipes. This is great information. I even gave you a "funny" vote for the photo. That was cute. I'm going to bookmark this to remind myself. You're going to create more recipes with flax seed, I saw? I look forward to that!
vrajavala:
Thanks much for sharing the other egg substitute. I can't use it because of an allergy to cow's milk, but many people may find it helpful. Appreciate that you stopped in!
vwriter:
Hope you share some of your recipe experiments with us. Cooking can be such an adventure! Thanks very much for checking this hub out!
Good information, RTalloni. I don't much care for the taste of flaxseed oil. Using the seeds in baked goods sounds like a great way to get the benefits while avoiding the taste. Thanks!
GoodLady :
Wow, you really are getting the flax benefits into your diet. So glad to hear that you are taking care to have good nutrition. Too many cancer patients ignore this need, as well as too many every other kind of person. So glad you found this helpful. I appreciate your visit and your addition to this discussion!
eye say:
So glad you found this substitution interesting and helpful. Thanks much for letting me know!
Left a message earlier today but it didn't show up, so I thought I'd try from the feed page. Great hub. Didn't know flax seed could replace eggs in baked eggs. I love eggs but would be willing to replace them in that way. Great information in this hub.
Great informative hub! I prefer to use the golden flaxseed myself because, yes, it doesn't have that strong taste and the golden flax meal goes nicely in baking... can hardly tell its there! Voted you up!
MsDora:
Lovely to have this confirming comment from a voice of experience! :) Thanks a million for stopping by to add your knowledge of using the replacement to this dialogue!
Never thought flax seed can replace eggs in cooking. This hub is especially good for vegetarians who like baking. Voted up and interesting.
Seeker7:
Many thanks to you for stopping in with your input! You and I cast the same vote for eggs, so I was also glad to find this recipe for a substitution. Maybe we'll get to read about your first experience using this egg replacement!
Victoria Lynn:
Hey, thanks for the funny vote on the photo! :) Yes, I think many agree with us, eggs are a fabulous food, but in moderation. Using this substitution in recipes is going to be a healthy choice!
I do hope to develop and post some recipes using this egg replacement in baked goods, but I also hope to read some from other hubbers...maybe yours? :)
The Dirt Farmer:
The taste of most oils by themselves is not very good, but there are many ways to get the benefits of flax seed, both raw and cooked. Glad this egg substitution will help you get better nutrition for your health.
Thank you for coming by with your input!
techygran:
I'll have to look for you to post your favorite recipe using flax seed and link it to one of mine. :) Thanks for visiting this hub and for leaving your comment!
Victoria Lynn:
Sorry about being so slow to answer comments on this hub. Thanks much for coming by and for letting me know you found the hub helpful. It would be great to hear how you use this egg replacement in recipes!
What an interesting idea! I use ground flax seed to replace some of the flour in a recipe when I'm baking, but I was not aware I could use it as an egg substitute. Thanks...and voted up.
I like adding ground flaxseed to my cereal and some baking recipes just for extra fiber, but have never used it as an egg substitute. I guess I'll have to give it a try sometime. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Snurre:
Thanks much! I'm looking forward to taking more time to experiment with this egg replacement. Let us know if you come up with a special recipe!
Om Paramapoonya:
Thank you for stopping in and letting me hear from you on using flax seed!
DonnaCosmato:
So glad this was of interest to you. Thanks for stopping by with your input! The news that ground flax seed could be used as an egg substitute was a surprise to me, as well, and I'm looking forward to experimenting with it in variety of baked goods...stay tuned! :)
I've heard flax seed is good for you and now another reason to use it--as an egg substitute. I think that's a really good substitute. Thanks for the wonderful health hub and rated up.
anglnwu:
It's a great option for a wide variety of people who want to replace eggs with a substitute. Thanks very much for your visit and input!
I've never heard of this substitution before. How fascinating!
Good article with info on everything I need to start trying it. Thanks.
Simone Smith:
And healthy--thanks for stopping in!
Chuck March:
You are welcome--thanks for stopping by and commenting.
If you are new to using flax seed for your health you might like to check out my other flax hub linked above this comments section.
I add flax-seed into my diet and baking because of the great nutrition values. However, I had no idea flax-seeds could be used as an egg substitute. Amazing news. Very interesting!
Thanks for this very healthy and fascinating hub.
Rated up!
SanneL:
Adding flax to our diet is a smart move. I, too, was surprised by the news that ground flax seed could be used as an egg substitute, thus this hub. Glad you found it interesting. Thanks much for visiting this hub and commenting!
I like flax seeds and add them to my cereal. I think they add a nutty flavor. But I did not know they could be used as a replacement for eggs!
Wondering if you can buy the seeds and grind them yourself, as needed, with a mortar and pestle. I like to buy the seeds because I also plant them! The flowers are light blue, used to make linen.
Dolores Monet:
The more I learn about using flaxseed the more I am amazed by this tiny wonder seed.
Using a mortar and pestle was certainly a tried and true method, but a coffee grinder dedicated to the job is a real time saver. Grinding it as you use it is the best way to take advantage of flaxseeds health benefits.
I didn't realize linen came from the flax flower. Now you've got me thinking about producing another flax hub!
RT - well don't get me started. I had the idea of growing some flax, learning how they made the linen, then making some tiny pieces of linen from my own flax. Christmas presents! Ha, ha. If I only had the time.
Dolores Monet:
Oh my--you were definitely thinking of becoming more industrious than I was. If you eve get the time to produce your own linen from homegrown flax I hope we will get to read about it in a series of hubs! Oh--and I want to be on your Christmas list that year! ;)
I knew about the health benefits of incorporating flax into our diets but never knew that they could be substituted for eggs. Thanks! Very interesting! Up and useful votes.
Peggy W:
It was a happy surprise to me for the same reasons!
I'm hoping to post my first flax-as-an-egg-substitute recipe mid-weekish. (Head's up for you--it turned out fabulous. Everyone loved it, making me feel like quite the accomplish baker.)
So appreciate your visit and input--thank you!
I am frequently looking for ways to decrease fat and cholesterol in recipes, often substituting applesauce for oil. It's great to now have a suitable and healthy substitute for eggs with the ground flax.
Voted up and SHARED.
L.L. Woodard:
The applesauce for oil substitution is a great one. I'm working on a recipe using it--stay tuned! :)
So glad you like this egg substitute that uses ground flax seed and I ppreciate your visit and input very much--thanks!
I tried this and it works. I didn't notice any real difference and it helps cut down on cholesterol. Thanks for the post information and great ideas.
teaches12345:
So glad you had success with substituting ground flax seed for eggs in your recipe. I made brownies using this method yesterday and we are having to force ourselves not to eat them all at once!
Not only does using flax seed to replace eggs in baked goods cut down on cholesterol, reports indicate the ground flax seed can help lower cholesterol.
So appreciate that you stopped by and added your your input.
LadyLyell 4 months ago
Read with great interest. Voted interesting!