Celery Free Flaxseed Egg Substitute
Baking without eggs can feel like a puzzle, but this simple two-ingredient gel solves it beautifully. Ground flaxseed and water come together in minutes, transforming into a thick, sticky mixture that mimics the binding power of a whole egg. It's a brilliant trick for anyone navigating food sensitivities, and the best part is there's nothing hidden in these ingredients — just flax and water, full stop. Celery and its derivatives sometimes sneak into processed egg replacers and specialty baking blends, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay safe. Stir, wait five minutes, and you've got a reliable binder ready to go straight into muffins, quick breads, veggie burgers, or anything else that needs a little hold. Keep a bag of ground flaxseed in your pantry and you'll never be caught off guard when a recipe calls for an egg again.
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Learn more →Ingredients
1 serving
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl and stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
- 2
Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 5 minutes, until it thickens into a gel with a slightly sticky, egg-like consistency.
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