Hazelnut Free Flaxseed Egg Substitute
Few things are more frustrating than scanning a store-bought egg replacer label only to find hazelnuts or hazelnut-derived ingredients lurking in the mix. This simple two-ingredient swap sidesteps all of that entirely, relying on nothing but ground flaxseed and water to do the job. The magic happens fast — just a quick stir and a five-minute rest transforms the mixture into a thick, slightly sticky gel that mimics the binding power of a whole egg. It works beautifully in baked goods like muffins, quick breads, and cookies where you need ingredients to hold together without compromising texture. Because the ingredient list is so short and straightforward, you always know exactly what's going into your food. Keep a bag of ground flaxseed in your pantry and this trick is always just minutes away from being ready to use.
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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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