How to Make a Chia Egg

You’ve probably noticed that egg cartons are a bit scarce on the shelves at your local grocery store, and there may even be a limit on how many you can purchase. This, along with a price increase, is due to a recent avian influenza outbreak that has affected many egg-laying hens across the United States. Unless you’ve got a flock of your own hens at home, the egg shortage may have impacted you and your family.

But don’t fret! There are plenty of ways to enjoy many of your beloved foods without adding eggs—especially baked goods! Eggs act as a binder in lots of recipes and (good news!) we’ve got substitutes for that! In addition to using flax eggs, mashed banana, applesauce, store-bought egg replacers or silken tofu—to name a few—you can also use easy-to-make, two-ingredient chia seed eggs. Works for savory dishes too, like Vegan Lentil Loaf With Mushroom Gravy or Lentil & Chickpea Patties.

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Chia Egg

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 3 Tbsp. water

Instructions

1. In small bowl, mix chia seeds and water. Set aside for 5 minutes, or until gelatinous consistency forms.

Recipe Notes

Get chia seeds and more at Vitacost.

Nutrition Facts

Chia Egg

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g

Sodium 5mg0%

Potassium 60mg2%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 5g20%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 8IU0%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 95mg10%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Use as an egg substitute in Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chai Brownie Thins, Protein-Packed Peach Pancakes, Mini Carrot-Coconut Bundt Cakes and more.