Category Archives: Chia Substitutions

New study shows chia can replace eggs and oil successfully

You may have thought about replacing eggs or oil with chia when cooking or baking. Perhaps you’ve worried that this will affect the flavor or texture of your product. Worry no longer! A study conducted in 2010 used chia gel to replace 25%, 50%, and 75% of the oil or eggs in a cake. 75 panelists were… Continue Reading

How much chia to replace an egg?

Reader Donna sent in this question: An article says I can replace eggs or fats in baking with chia gel. What is the ratio? Replace 1cup butter with 1 cup chia? How much chia to replace an egg? Thank you! Are you also wondering, can chia gel work as substitute for eggs? Hopefully this post… Continue Reading