Chia Seed Egg in 10 minutes (1:1 egg replacer)
Jan 31, 2025 (Last updated Apr 24, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani
Today we’ll cover everything you need to know for how to make a chia seed egg in just 10 minutes with 2 ingredients – from the simple steps to make a chia egg to how to use it in your favourite recipes. Because mastering how to make a chia egg is a MUST for anyone diving into vegan baking!
When it comes to vegan baking, chia eggs are my go-to vegan egg substitute. As an avid chia pudding lover, I can always guarantee that chia seeds are on hand in the pantry and like flax eggs, a simple grinding with your blender and storing the ground chia seeds (known as “chia meal”) means you’ll always have a chia egg at the ready.
Most importantly, chia eggs are a super versatile vegan baking substitute that provides the same structure and moisture in baking as regular eggs! I personally find them to be the best egg substitute – they never fail me when it comes to getting that goopy jelly consistency that we need.
In my opinion with years of vegan baking under my belt, it’s simply the best natural plant-based binder and cooks beautifully in cookie batters, muffins, pancakes, and more! So without further ado, let’s get into the details so you can learn how to make chia eggs in 10 minutes so that you can whip them up any time you need eggs for baking!
Why You’ll Love Substituting with Chia Eggs…
- Vegan-friendly
- Made with pantry staples
- An essential baking staple
- Neutral in flavour
Ingredient Notes
- Chia Meal – Similar to how Flax eggs require ground flaxseed meal, you can make chia meal by grinding whole chia seeds into a powder. Chia seeds absorb water like a charm, which creates the perfect egg yolk texture! The ground chia seeds (chia meal) can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.
How to Make a Chia Egg for Baking
If you’ve ever made chia pudding for breakfast, making a chia egg is going to be easy as pie.
And there you have it! The easiest substitute for eggs that can be used in baked goods, desserts, savoury dinner mains, and more!
My Favourite Baked Goods Made with Chia Eggs
- Breakfast staples like Vegan Whole-Wheat Pancakes, Baked Apple Oatmeal, or during the cooler seasons, Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal!
- Baking classics including my Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies or Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
- Dinner favourites like my popular Nut Roast
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Chia Seed Egg in 10 minutes (1:1 egg replacer)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground chia seeds (*see notes for how to grind whole chia seeds)
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a small cup combine the chia seeds and water and whisk well to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes until thickened and gloopy in texture. Use this chia egg as a replacement for 1 egg in your favourite baking recipes.
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