Flax meal?

Lugi2

I just bought a bag a flax meal from Trader Joe's (never had any before but have heard it's good for you). I have no idea how to use it. Is it only for food substitution or can it be eaten on its own? Anyone has a recipe for it??

MoonCrow9

Throw a tablespoon in a fruit smoothie or add some to baked goods.

ambervaldez79

there are many muffin/bread recipes calling for it as a substitute to regular flour.

stumblinthrulife

I throw a tablespoon in my morning oatmeal.

buzzcockgirl

Don't eat it by itself... that would be gross. (Think, a mouthful of sand). I sprinkle it on top of salads, or blend it in smoothies, or mix a little in yogurt. Or you can put some in pasta , bean, quinoa salads. Basically, anything kind of 'wet'.

krisiepoo

you can throw a tablespoon in just about everything you eat.

Lugi2

Thanks guys! I originally bought it to replace flour (I love baking!), so I guess it's not meant to be used that way. Well, I will just try to throw a bit in everything I eat like you guys said and see how it works

lspanhake

I stir a tablespoon of flax in to my greek yogurt every morning, add some fresh fruit or berries a sprinkle of slivered almonds and you're good to go.

chadara2676

I put it on my yougurt.

nsondy

I agree with the yogurt and smoothie additions. It adds a nice texture that I enjoy.

Also, I add it to my bread recipes, it's yummy

annepage

You can make "flax eggs" and substitute them for real eggs in some recipes. 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed and 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and you have a "flax egg."

Morgan803

Best thing ever, i make a batch for each day of the week,

1 banana
1 scoop protein powder
MIX AND MASH
Add 1/4 cup Flax Meal

Bake 350 10 minutes, i put dark chocolate chips on mine adds 40 calories

Holmfridur_Gestsdottir

Use it in oatmeal - and you can use it to "bread" fish or chicken for example. Add some to your baked goods as well.

marycmeadows

yep, add to oatmeal, protein shakes/smoothies, baked goods..... whatever you like.

DMW914

I blend some in smoothies...

panicintheattic

Like everyone's said so far, pretty easy to add to smoothies or just throw on top of things. I keep ground flax seeds on hand for baking in place of eggs like annepage said, because I rarely have eggs in the house (and tend to have a preference towards vegan baking anyway- you can eat the raw dough that way ha!). If you're set on using it for baking, just use the 1:3 ratio in any recipe that calls for eggs as a bonding agent (like cookies or cakes, as opposed to like a custard or something).

CanuckLove

Google "Muffins in a minute" Lots of quick, yummy recipes!

AMS44067

There is a difference between flax meal and flax seed ground.
I out 1 tablespoon of golden flax seed ground in my morning smoothie every day. It is fiber and helps in case you have a tendency to constipation.
But don't get the brown flax seed ground, it did it by accident, and I threw it away, it has such a nasty smell, that I wouldn't put it anything. Make sure you get the golden flax seed ground.
As for flax meal, you can bake with it.

katy_trail

also if you bake with ground flax seed, you may need more baking powder or your preferred rising agent.