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To make one flax “egg,” mix one tablespoon of ground flaxseed with three tablespoons of water. If you don’t have flaxseeds, you can also use chia seeds. Flax adds a nutty flavor and is best ...

The taste is similar to sesame seeds mixed with bran, she adds. Whole flax seeds are coarse and fibrous, while ground flax seed has a grainy powdery consistency. However, when ground flax seed is ...

Flax seeds mixed with water turn into a gel-like mixture that can be used in baking. Use 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds or flax meal (or grind your own in a clean coffee grinder) in 3 tablespoons ...