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Flaxseed Egg Substitute for Baking

Using flaxseeds in place of eggs is a great vegan trick for baking, but you don't have to be vegan to benefit from this great substitution. Flaxseeds are a nutritional powerhouse and sneaking some into baked goods is an easy way to get some of their wonderful nutrients into your diet. Read on for an easy tip on how to substitute flaxseeds for eggs.

Flaxseeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis and a variety of other health conditions. They also contains a group of chemicals called lignans that may play a role in the prevention of cancer. SIMPLE SOLUTION: With all of this goodness, it seems like a great idea to get flaxseeds into one's diet in any way possible. One great way is to use flaxseeds in place of eggs in baked goods.

To replace one egg: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds 3 tablespoons water (or other liquid)

Stir together until thick and gelatinous.

You can also use whole flaxseeds: 1 tablespoon whole flaxseeds 4 tablespoons water (or other liquid)

Process seeds in a blender to a fine meal, add liquid and blend well.

You can make a bigger batch by increasing the ingredient amounts. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.