Peanut Free Flaxseed Egg Substitute
Baking without eggs doesn't have to mean a trip to a specialty store or a long ingredient list. This simple two-ingredient gel comes together in minutes and works as a reliable binder in everything from muffins to veggie burgers. Ground flaxseed and water are naturally free from peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-scanning anxiety involved. The magic happens as the mixture rests — the flaxseed releases a natural mucilage that thickens into a sticky, egg-like gel that holds your baked goods together beautifully. It's one of those kitchen tricks that feels almost too easy once you've tried it. Keep a bag of ground flaxseed in your pantry and you'll always have a quick, safe egg swap ready to go.
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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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