I am going to bake these vegan blueberry muffins now.
http://healthy-desserts.suite101.com/article.cfm/best_vegan_blueberry_muffin_recipe
Egg substitude will be flax seeds (crushed). I have created the mixture of flax seeds, oil and water and used a beater to wip it up. Got a nice slimy like eggwhites constitution. This is actually due to the soluble fibers.
Flaxseed Egg Substitute Recipe
Heart Healthy Egg-Free Alternative High Fiber Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Problems with cholesterol? Get rid of the eggs! Ground and mixed with water, high fiber flax seed makes an amazing egg-free substitute that can be used in baked goods.
http://healthy-desserts.suite101.com/article.cfm/flaxseed_egg_substitute_recipe
Second in a series called “Healthy Baking Made Delicious” with nutritious and alternative ingredients. This is the basic “mother” recipe ~ a base ~ for many vegan recipes that will follow.
A Bad Rap and a Good Solution
In the past, healthy desserts have gotten a bad rap for tasting like cardboard. To some, the words healthy and baked goods don’t belong in the same sentence. Things have changed in the last few years, as health conscious consumers demand better tasting products. Problem is, the price goes up as soon as the words healthy, diet or vegetarian is added to the label.
How do vegetarians and vegans bake without eggs? Most just buy the store-bought egg replacer on the shelf – effective – but not very nutritious. Flaxseed is a less expensive and healthier substitute for eggs.
Flaxseed is high in Omega-3 fatty acids
“Coronary heart disease is a significant health problem that causes 500,000 deaths annually in the United States. This new qualified health claim for omega-3 fatty acids should help consumers as they work to improve their health by identifying foods that contain these important compounds.” said Dr. Lester M. Crawford, Acting FDA Commissioner in the September 8, 2004 U.S. Food and Drug Administration press release.
Flaxseed is high in soluble and insoluble fiber
“Similar to bran, milled flaxseeds provide both soluble and insoluble fiber, and promote regularity and normal functioning of the digestive and intestinal tracts. The water soluble component of fiber (about one-third of total fiber content) helps maintain blood glucose levels and lower blood cholesterol levels.” says Spectrum Organics.
