Tell me your creative ways to use ground flax seed/flaxmeal

katy_trail
katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I already use flax in oatmeal, well, when I remember.
My fav. way to eat is is in lemon 'poppyseed' muffins
just make your basic muffin or pancakes recipe and add lemon flavoring and flax.
even better if you have cinnamon and cloves or allspice.
I'm sure other flavors would work too.

planning on trying this soon:
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/breads/r/flaxbasicfoc.htm

I've also used flax as breadcrumbs making veggie burgers and 'meat' balls.

ok so let's here your ideas

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  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
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  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    For those that are new to flax:
    http://www.healthyflax.com/flax-faq/

    remember to store your ground flax in the fridge or freezer.
    According to the article, if you have whole flax-unground, it is ok to store at room temp.

    if for some reason, you are unable to use the link, a summary

    full of ligans and other antioxidants which reduce inflammation
    improves the metabolism of fats- especially helpful for endurance sports
    aids muscle repair and increases response time
    loaded with fiber
    low in calories
  • ajpeardon
    ajpeardon Posts: 25 Member
    I just mix it into my oatmeal and greek yogurt for the added health benefits! Added to the yogurt it makes it seem like a more substantial snack that holds me over longer.
  • emobarbie7
    emobarbie7 Posts: 75
    I'm going to buy some :)
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I make them into banana pancakes.

    Mash half a banana.
    Add a glug of egg whites, and beat till fluffy.
    Stir in a tablespoonful of flax seed.
    Cook in the micorwave for 1 minute.
  • angieroo2
    angieroo2 Posts: 970 Member
    In my smoothie or in muffins or cookies
  • weffie11
    weffie11 Posts: 91
    I put mine on top of fruit and yoghurt or just sprinkle it over salad after squeezing lemon juice on or over veggies. Make sure I get one portion a day as that's all a body really needs.
  • JenniferNoll
    JenniferNoll Posts: 367 Member
    I add it to homemade granola!
  • ThriftyChica12
    ThriftyChica12 Posts: 373 Member
    Flax "Omega" Ice Cream:

    INto a food processor:

    -1 frozen banana, broken into chunks
    -1/4 c unsweet almond milk
    -2 T flax seed meal (ground flax)
    -pinch "pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc blend)
  • FASTFUELXXX
    FASTFUELXXX Posts: 89 Member
    GONNA TRY DAT ICE CREAM 2DAY. SOUNDS SO GUD!!!!

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