Plant Based Egg Substitutes Using Prebiotic Flaxseed & Chia Seeds

It’s no secret, the cost of eggs have skyrocketed but you can use a plant based egg substitute using either flaxseed or chia seeds as a substitute for eggs in some recipes. Both these seeds are considered prebiotic foods which can help to make your gut microbiome healthy.

 

Flaxseed Egg Substitute

Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let sit until it forms a gel. Use the flaxseed mixture in place of eggs in recipes. This is the equivalent to one egg.

 

Chia Seed Egg Substitute

You can make a plant-based egg substitute.

Mix 1 tablespoon of ground chia seed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let sit until it forms a gel. Use the flaxseed mixture in place of eggs in recipes. This is the equivalent to one egg.

 

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Barbara Day, M.S., R.D.

is a registered dietitian with a Master’s Degree in clinical nutrition. She is the Chief Blog Organizer for www.DayByDayLiving.net   

Barbara worked as a research nutritionist with the military’s tri-service medical school & worked as a performance nutrition consultant to Navy SEALS’ BUD/S Training Program and West Coast Navy SEAL Teams.  Barbara is the former nutrition performance consultant to the University of Louisville Athletic Department.  She is the author of Fast Facts on Fast Food For Fast People and High Energy Eating Sports Nutrition Workbook for Active People used by the University of Louisville, University of Tennessee Lady Vols and the Tennessee football program, the LSU basketball program, the Buffalo Bills, the Cleveland Browns and by the United States Navy SEALs.   

Barbara is the former publisher of Kentuckiana HealthFitness Magazine, Kentuckiana Healthy Woman magazine and radio show host of Health News You Can Use. Barbara has over 60 years of experience in promoting healthy lifestyles to consumers. Barbara is a former runner who walks, a spinner, hiker, a pickleball player, a mother and grandmother to 13 grandchildren. 

 

Barbara also serves on the Leadership Team for Moms for America as the Grammy Grizzlies National Group Leader.  (www.momsforamerica.us).     

  

 

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