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flax egg aquafaba in a small bowl

Flax-afaba (Egg Substitute)


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  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 flaxafaba eggs 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Flax-afaba eggs are an easy and inexpensive egg substitute made with just two ingredients. This is the perfect egg alternative for eggless baking for those who are vegan, have egg allergies or trying to include more plant based options. 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can of chickpeas or 1 cup aquafaba
  • 23 tbsp flax meal

Instructions

  1. Place a strainer over a small saucepan and drain the chickpeas. Reserve the chickpeas for another recipe (see blogposts for suggestions).
  2. Over medium-low heat, simmer the aquafaba until reduced by 1/3 – 1/2.
  3. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
  4. Once cooled, whisk together 1 tbsp of flax meal with 2 1/2 – 3 tbsp of aquafaba.
  5. Your flaxafaba egg is ready to use!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: how-to
  • Method: Stove top