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Even without a fresh egg or two, you can make delicious breads, muffins and pancakes by substituting a non-egg binder made from either chia seeds or ground flax seeds. Default to organically grown produce as often as possible. This recipe is super-simple and is comes in handy when you need a vegan option.
For each egg needed, add 2 1/2 Tablespoons water to either 1 Tablespoon chia seeds, OR 1 Tablespoon freshly ground flaxseed.
Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to allow it to gel a bit, then follow the instructions for your recipe and add in when eggs are called for.
Protein comparisons: 1 egg generally provides 6 grams of protein and 0g of fiber. 1 Tablespoon of chia seed provides 2.3g protein and 4.3g fiber. 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed provides 1.9g protein and 2.8g fiber.