How to Make a Chia Egg

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How to Make a Chia Egg at home with just two simple ingredients. It is an excellent and easy substitute in vegan and egg-free baking.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast or Snack, Desssert

Cuisine: American

Servings: chia egg

Calories: 58kcal

In a small bowl, add ground chia seeds and water. If need multiple eggs, just multiply the ingredients.
Stir with a fork and let sit for 10 minutes, until the mixture is thick, "gloppy" or congealed.

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Can I use whole chia seeds? No, for chia seeds to thicken in 10 minutes and become an "egg", seeds have to be ground.
How to grind chia seeds: Add desired amount of whole chia seeds to a high speed blender or food processor and grind until powder forms. Do not overprocess into paste.
Expect less volume and rise: Keep in mind that recipes with chia eggs do not rise as much as with real eggs.
Let baked goods cool sufficiently: When you first remove your bread or muffins from the oven, it will appear soft but let it cool for 45 minutes or so (the longer the better for a loaf) before eating or slicing.