Flax Seed Ideas?
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LaughingWater
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I put it in smoothies and on my oatmeal. If you eat yogurt, that works well too.
LaughingWater
Cathlete
I grind the seeds up in my Magic Bullet. They have a mild, nutty taste.
hiitdogs
Cathlete
You will have to grind them, otherwise you will just poop them out whole 
and you won't get much nutritional benefit. I use one of those cheap coffee grinders.
I put it in my oatmeal or just mix it in my orange juice. When I was still eating yogurt I just put it in my yogurt with some fruit. A friend of mine bakes her muffins, bread, etc. with flax seeds. They have a slightly nutty taste.
and you won't get much nutritional benefit. I use one of those cheap coffee grinders. I put it in my oatmeal or just mix it in my orange juice. When I was still eating yogurt I just put it in my yogurt with some fruit. A friend of mine bakes her muffins, bread, etc. with flax seeds. They have a slightly nutty taste.
morningstar
Cathlete
You have to grind up whole seeds completely, or your body doesn't use them- they just go straight through! They are too hard for your body to digest without them being pulverized. Make sure to freeze them to keep them fresh, because they don't keep very long otherwise. I like them on everything that I would normally like nuts or seeds in- salads, smoothies, bread, etc.
Ground flaxseeds also make an excellent substitute for eggs in cookie recipes, if you're into vegan baking!
I add them to my morning quinoa flakes, sprinkle them onto toast with almond butter, blend them into my smoothies, add'em to vegan pancake or waffle batter...there are loads of ways to use them! I also really like the toasted golden flaxseed with blueberries from Trader Joe's - that's AWESOME on soy yogurt. I'm sure it would be delightful in dairy yogurt, too, if that is how you roll.
I add them to my morning quinoa flakes, sprinkle them onto toast with almond butter, blend them into my smoothies, add'em to vegan pancake or waffle batter...there are loads of ways to use them! I also really like the toasted golden flaxseed with blueberries from Trader Joe's - that's AWESOME on soy yogurt. I'm sure it would be delightful in dairy yogurt, too, if that is how you roll.
backer65
Cathlete
I found a great protein bar recipe that uses flaxseed (among many other whole grain ingredients). I also love it with my oatmeal each morning and other baking recipes.
I also purchase the ground version for convenience sake and keep the opened box in the refrigerator.
Best,
Michele
I also purchase the ground version for convenience sake and keep the opened box in the refrigerator.
Best,
Michele
hottiescientist
Cathlete
I buy them ground and mix it in with farina, some vanilla soymilk, and a touch of sugar and cinnamon. Yummy! (and omega-3-ilicious!)
Stephanie0523
Cathlete
You can buy ground flaxseed (which I do now-- I learned my lesson with buying them whole ). I put the ground flaxseed on top of fresh strawberries (wheat germ also is good on top of fresh berries). And I put it in my oatmeal. I'll have to try subbing it for eggs in recipes, though. I've added it to baked goods before and it's good.
). I put the ground flaxseed on top of fresh strawberries (wheat germ also is good on top of fresh berries). And I put it in my oatmeal. I'll have to try subbing it for eggs in recipes, though. I've added it to baked goods before and it's good.
Stephanie0523
Cathlete
Michele--what's the protein bar recipe? I'd love to try those!!
kathryn
Cathlete
Here's what I do with them:
Get whole ones and keep them in the freezer, then grind a week's worth at a time and refrigerate (to keep fresher). Use ground flax on/in oatmeal, in baked goods, sprinkled on salads, in smoothies.
If you combine about 1 Tbsp ground flax and 2 Tbsp water, it makes an egg substitute for baking (as a binder, not for meringue or other uses).
If you have a dehydrator, you can make flax crackers (a raw-food staple). Either soak whole seeds, grind the seeds, or do a combo of both (try all three and see what texture you prefer). Add water (or any other liquid, like tomato juice) to the seeds or ground seeds, any other seasoning you like (Italian, Mexican), any veggies you like (diced onion, red pepper, carrot), then spread the mix on a Teflex sheet (or sheet of parchment paper) in a dehydrator, dry for a few hours, then flip the crackers onto another tray and remove the sheet and finish drying.
Chia seeds have many of the benefits of flax, but are actually nutritionally superior and their gel (the seeds + water) is very neutral tasting.
Get whole ones and keep them in the freezer, then grind a week's worth at a time and refrigerate (to keep fresher). Use ground flax on/in oatmeal, in baked goods, sprinkled on salads, in smoothies.
If you combine about 1 Tbsp ground flax and 2 Tbsp water, it makes an egg substitute for baking (as a binder, not for meringue or other uses).
If you have a dehydrator, you can make flax crackers (a raw-food staple). Either soak whole seeds, grind the seeds, or do a combo of both (try all three and see what texture you prefer). Add water (or any other liquid, like tomato juice) to the seeds or ground seeds, any other seasoning you like (Italian, Mexican), any veggies you like (diced onion, red pepper, carrot), then spread the mix on a Teflex sheet (or sheet of parchment paper) in a dehydrator, dry for a few hours, then flip the crackers onto another tray and remove the sheet and finish drying.
Chia seeds have many of the benefits of flax, but are actually nutritionally superior and their gel (the seeds + water) is very neutral tasting.
kathryn
Cathlete
IMO, golden flax are tastier than the brown ones (nuttier tasting). They also are supposedly a bit more nutritious, though I forget what aspect is better.
Whole flax seeds (unless soaked) will go out the way they came in with not much benefit to you, unless you make sure to chew them really well.