Turmeric Free Flaxseed Egg Substitute
Few things are more frustrating than discovering your go-to egg replacer is packed with unexpected spices or anti-caking agents that don't work for your needs. This two-ingredient swap keeps things completely clean — just ground flaxseed and water, nothing else. You simply stir them together, wait five minutes, and watch the mixture transform into a thick, sticky gel that mimics the binding power of a whole egg. It works beautifully in baked goods, veggie burgers, pancakes, or anywhere you need something to hold a recipe together. Because the ingredient list is so short and straightforward, there's no guesswork about what's hiding inside. Keep a bag of ground flaxseed in your pantry and you'll always have a reliable, fuss-free binder ready to go at a moment's notice.
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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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