Ever since I started baking, I have used only bananas as a substitute for eggs. Bananas definitely give the moist texture for cakes and breads, but the drawback is the flavor of bananas is dominant in those baked goods. So whatever changes you make otherwise in the recipe, the end product tastes the same. For example my carrot cake and zucchini bread tasted similar. It was definitely very good, but we need some change right!
So I was searching in the net for egg substitutes and found this site very informative. I decided to start experimenting with the various egg replacements and this is my first one using flax seed meal. I add flax seed meal in my cereal (both cold and hot), salads and even in the chapathi flour. Being vegetarians walnuts and ground flax seed are the only sources of Omega 3 fatty acids.
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Recipe
Easy Eggless Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Packet Brownie Mix Of Your Choice (I Used Duncan Hines Chocolate Lover's Brownies Double Fudge. See My Notes For The Reason)
- ⅓ Cup Cold Water
- 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 Flax Egg
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Not Mentioned In The Packet)
- ½ Cup Walnuts (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (325F for glass pans) for 15 minutes.
- Empty brownie mix into bowl.
- Add ⅓ cup cold water.
- Add 3 tablespoons oil. (Actually ⅓ cup of oil was mentioned in the packet)
- In a small cup add the flax seed meal and slowly add the water and whisk it with a fork and add it to the brownie mix.
- I chose to add vanilla extract also.
- Stir everything until well blended (about 40-50 strokes)
- Now add the nuts and combine it once again.
- Generously grease the brownie pan. I used a non stick 8"x8" pan.
- Spread the mixture in the pan.
- Bake it anywhere between 30-38 minutes. (Check the instructions in the package for detailed baking time). I baked mine for 40 minutes. But I think I should have taken it around 38 minutes itself, because I had little cracks on the top. That was the only negative thing with these brownies, otherwise they were unbelievably moist and gooey. We did not taste the flax seed at all. Just be sure that the brownie cools out completely before you can cut into squares.
My Notes
- Buying the brownie mix - If you are a vegetarian, be sure to check the ingredients, because some brands contain lard, tallow (animal fat). The brand I chose did not have animal fat.
- I bought the double fudge brownies, which had a chocolate syrup pack, which had to be added to the brownie batter. But I omitted it because this was the first time I was going to bake brownies and that too without eggs. So I did not want to experiment too much.
- Checking the doneness of brownies: I read in the same book that inserting a toothpick to check the doneness does not work for brownies. Instead "the touch test" was recommended. When you touch the top of the brownies, it should not leave an indentation. If it does, the batter is still soft, so you need to bake it for another couple of minutes.
This my entry for Egg Replacement Event - Flax Seed Meal, hosted by me.
Alyssa says
Made them and they came out a bit chewy. Not sure why. They tasted better the second day but still not great.
Madhuram says
Thanks for trying the recipe, Alyssa. Do you think you baked it a bit longer?
Sheila says
If you use NRG egg replacer reverse the water to oil ratio and the regular amount of egg replacer with water
Danielle says
Enter G DOES NOT work well with boxed mixes.....it makes the brownies turn out like bubble gum at first and when the brownies cool...they turn into stone! So I’m trying to redeem myself today with this recipe. I have suffered with an egg allergy for 18 years and this is the only thing besides omelette and deviled eggs that I miss....wish me luck!
Madhuram says
Oh wow Danielle! All the best!
Sonia says
Can we use Ener G egg replacer instead of flaxseed?
Madhuram says
I have read that sometimes Ener-G doesnt work well in boxed mixes, so not sure how it will turn out.
SM says
Hi Madhuram,
Thank you very much for this recipe. i used the boxed brownie mix with yogurt after reading reviews and your suggestions. Add walnuts to one batch too. First batch, i just couldnt tell whether it was done (my first time) so left it longer and it deflated and turned out tooo chewy and not gooey chewy. Second batch, i just pulled out at 35 min although the finger touch test failed. This was a big hit.... So again thank you for all you do to get us new eggless versions...<3<3<3
I still have to try the flaxseed version...next timme, but loved the yogurt substitute.
SM
Madhuram says
You're very welcome SM. 🙂
Payal says
So according to the recipe -don't use 1/3 cup of oil but instead just 3 tablespoons with flax seeds ?
And just saying if someone is vegan they can't use yogurt! 🙂
Madhuram says
No I used the oil and flax seed mixture.
Bhumika says
You mentioned the box said 1/3 cup oil so did you use 1/3 cup of 3 tbs of oil?
Thank you
Madhuram says
I have just used 3 tablespoons of oil instead of 1/3rd of a cup.
Bhumika says
Thank you. Also, If I want to make the texture a little bit like cake- what should I do?
Madhuram says
By cake like texture do you mean light?
Madison says
My question is, when adding the flaxseed mixture, is it 1 teaspoon flax to 1/4 cup of water? It mentions water twice in the recipe, 1/3 and 1/4.
Madhuram says
The first water is for the flax meal and the second one as per the instructions of the brownie mix pack.
Jane says
I have made the Big Batch Brownies a lot but the yougurt gives me a tummy ache. I will try the flax seed, Thanks for your ideas! I Have been Vegan for 14 years and appreciate the ideas and recipes very much!
Madhuram says
You're very welcome Jane.
KarmaDreams says
You can also use a combination of water, oil, and chia seeds to use as an egg replacer. Consistency comes out excellent!
Samantha says
I was so excited to find this Brownie recipe as everything else I was trying just didn't work without eggs (which my daugter is allergic too; and she loves Brownies.) I have made these Brownies multiple times with good results but Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies did not work. They literally just didn't cook (well the edges got hard and the inside was still liquid). So to save others some trouble stay with the Duncan Hines brand.
Madhuram says
Thanks for the tip Samantha.
Hannah says
First of all let me say that I am ecstatic to have found your website! I am a vegetarian and I love baking and I finally have come across some fantastic & yummy recipes and ingredients here that I can incorporate into my baking ideas. Speaking of that I saw that you have 2 brownie recipes..one using flaxseed and the other using yogurt. In your opinion which one turned out better and why?
Madhuram says
Thanks Hannah. I think I would prefer the one with yogurt because it had a chewy texture I love in brownies.
parisha surana says
Hi I m vegetarian. ..I bake eggless mousse browines n cookies...I need yur help....to mke my browines softer wht shuld I use...thy grt lil harder when I remve them from oven
Madhuram says
I'm guessing that you are baking it a little too long. Cut short the baking time by 3-5 minutes.
Belinda Y. Hughes says
Madhuram, you knew exactly what I was looking for: vegan, chocolate, nutrition, flavor, texture and convenience. Thanks for delivering on all counts! Shared this everywhere. 🙂
Madhuram says
Thank you very much Belinda.
Adi says
Brownies:-)
CJ says
I want to make this recipe single serve. How?
Madhuram says
Do you mean just one piece? Just bake the whole recipe and freeze the extra and it will stay good for upto 3 months if stored properly.
gojji says
did you do a version in which you added the chocolate syrup packet? i am thinking about adding the syrup but unsure whether i should
Madhuram says
No I didn't do it Gojji. I'm guessing it should. Those where the initial days of my baking so I did'nt dare to do anything out of the ordinary.
gojji says
Thank you!! i will not do it either as this is my first time.
Kanika says
Will applesauce or a can of soda work? I keep reading about these on the net but I am not sure. TIA
Madhuram says
Applesauce would work, but I don't suggest soda for a brownie recipe.
Angela says
Will the flax seed work if you make the brownies from scratch with bakers squares?
Madhuram says
It does work Angela, check this Vegan Brownie Cupcakes recipe.
Adi says
Cool website... Has everything
Minati says
Can I use silken tofu instead of flaxseed? I know you have another brownie receipe with tofu....
Madhuram says
I guess it should work.