Middle-aged married mom looking ahead while enjoying today Those of you who sometimes cook vegan dishes may already know this, but I thought I’d share for those who don’t.
For baked recipes like muffins, a ‘flax egg’ can be substituted for a chicken egg. A flax egg is made by combining 1 tablespoon of flax meal with 3 tablespoons of water. Set aside for several minutes. You’ll notice that the consistency becomes thicker and almost gel-like similar to an egg.
Some recipes call for plant milk to be combined with the flax instead of water. The result has good omega 3 fat too!
Here’s a sample recipe that uses this technique. It’s from The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution by Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai – two married neurologists.
Cornbread Muffins
1 T flax meal + 3 T water
2 t apple cider vinegar
1 c plant-based milk
1 c whole-wheat flour
1 c fine ground cornmeal
3 t baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 T applesauce
1 T olive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 12-cup muffin pan with oil spray.
In a small bowl, make the flax egg. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, add the vinegar to the milk and let curdle for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl mix together the flour, cornmeal. Baking powder, and salt. Add the plant milk, flax egg, applesauce, and olive oil. Use a wooden spoon to fold together. Don’t overmix.
Spoon batter into muffin cups and back 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Great with chili.
I was able to buy eggs (despite an egg heist in my area reported just today!?!) and even expensive ones are a cheap source of protein when compared to meat in my mind. But if the price or availability of eggs prevents you from obtaining them, there are options.
February 6th, 2025 at 08:05 am 1738829119
My grocery store sells 16 oz of flax meal for $4.99.
Each ounce is 2 tablespoons, or 32 in 16 oz.
So about 15.5 cents per egg.
I will buy some and try this out.
February 6th, 2025 at 05:25 pm 1738862716
February 6th, 2025 at 05:44 pm 1738863875