- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water = 1 large egg (vegan binder) (Bob's Red Mill)Rest 5 minutes until thickened. Best in muffins, pancakes, quick breads, and cookies.
- 1:1 ground chia seeds (Vitamix)Chia gels faster and stronger; flavor is milder than flax. For binding use, the chia-egg ratio is the same (1 tbsp + 3 tbsp water).
Flaxseed, ground substitutes
Tested swaps for ground flaxseed, with ratios and sources.
Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Flaxseed, ground converter gives the grams.
Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.