Using flax seed is a great trick for Vegans who need to replace eggs in their baking. But you can use flax seed as a wonderful substitute even if you aren't vegan.
If you suffer from egg allergies this is a wonderful replacement as well.
Not only does it give you great health benefits by providing Omega 3, lignans that protect against certain cancers, fiber and other vital nutrients. It also is great just in case you ever do run out of eggs and can't get to the store or don't want to run over to your neighbors. My friend who introduced me to flax seed said its even great if you are halving certain recipes and the egg equation gets messed up by doing so, that replacing it with flax seed solves this problem.
It's just another way to get the awesome benefits of all that Flax Seeds have to offer in your daily diet.
Flax Seed - Egg Replacement
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
3 tablespoons water (or other liquid)
Mix together until thick and gelatinous.
Cover and store in the fridge up to two weeks.
Flax Seed Hints for Baking
Flax seeds have a nutty flavor. They go best with recipes that compliment this. Bran Muffins, Banana Bread, Oatmeal Raisin cookies.
They are great in waffles and pancake recipes. What a great way to start off your morning then with Omega 3 brain boosting powers and fiber to keep you full.
Other great Flax Seed Benefits
Flax Seeds are also a natural appetite suppressant. So have a slice of toast that you made with your Flax as egg replacement and maybe a smoothie with a tablespoon of flax seeds and you might be surprised to see that you're full until lunch time.
Have fun baking!
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