Mustard Free Flaxseed Egg Substitute
Egg substitutes can be a minefield when you're also navigating mustard-free cooking, since some commercial egg replacers sneak in unexpected additives or are processed alongside allergens. This two-ingredient workaround keeps things refreshingly simple — just ground flaxseed and water, nothing else. After a quick stir and a five-minute rest, the mixture transforms into a gel that mimics the binding power of a whole egg, making it genuinely useful in baked goods, patties, and more. It's one of those kitchen tricks that feels almost too easy until you see it actually work. Keeping a bag of ground flaxseed on hand means you're never caught off guard when a recipe calls for an egg and you need a clean, safe swap.
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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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