I love pancakes. I just don’t like buying the boxed mix that says “Just add water”. There is nothing to them. I mean, you can add nuts or sweetener, but in the back of my head I’m constantly reminding myself that they came from a box. I feel the same about vegetables. Canned veggies just [...]
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Apple Crisp
Another recipe for a delicious dessert, to savor not devour. Everybody loves good Apple Crisp. Well…at least I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love it. It’s hard to resist a tasty healthy snack. When adding a little bit of flaxseed, this dessert just may be your ticket to a good healthy heart.
What you need:
6 cups [...]
Dessert with Flaxseed Anyone?
I’m always thinking of ways to make snacks that don’t take lots of time because I, among many, am not a fan of spending hours of work for minutes of enjoyment. But the result has to be over-satisfactory. I got a similar recipe from my mother a few years ago but have made some adjustments, [...]
Contest! Gluten Free Bakery Recipe
Do you have a great idea on how to incorporate flaxseed into a gluten-free bakery recipe? Share with us! Post your recipe on www.flaxmatters.com under Gluten Free recipes. You will need to register to submit your recipe. The winner will receive a gift basket of flaxseed and other surprises! Entries are due by Friday, March [...]
Flourless Peanut Butter Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter-Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adapted from Bakingsheet
1 cup smooth peanut butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp flax meal + 3 tbsp water
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
First, whisk the 1 tbsp of flax and 3 tbsp of water [...]
Peanut Butter Flax Cookies
Peanut Butter Flax Cookies, by Barb Panush, is from Cooking with Karen Lauer, Family and Friends, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com
Ingredients:
1 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
2 cups flax meal (ground flax seed) Bob’s Red Mill
Dash Salt
Directions:
Mix peanut butter, salt and honey. Add 1 cup flax meal and stir into mixture. Slowly add second [...]
Substitute Eggs and Oils with Flax in the Kitchen
You can replace 1/3 c. of oil or shortening with 1c. of milled flaxseed for a 3:1 ratio. Eggs can also be replaced in your favorite cookies, pancakes and muffin recipes. Replace every egg with 1 t. of milled flax and 3 T. of water. Mix the flaxseed and water in a small bowl and [...]
Choc-O-mega 3 Milkshake
choc-O-mega 3 shake
2 medium bananas
2 Tbsp. ground flax seed
Handful of unsalted roasted almonds
Honey (about a tsp.)
Silk Soy chocolate milk (or your favorite)
Red pepper (black or white will also do)
Cinnamon
Almond extract (if you have it)
Slice the bananas and put them in the freezer so they can get really cold, if they freeze that’s fine. Put the [...]
Easy ways to add flaxseed to your diet
Replace 1 T. margarine, butter, or cooking oil with 3 T. of milled flaxseed when baking
Sprinkle 1-2 T. of milled flaxseed on your cereal or salad
Add milled flaxseed to your yogurt or smoothie
Mix flaxseed into your bread dough, casseroles, vegetable dishes
How do you add flaxseed to your diet?
Cranberry Almond Cookies
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons nondairy milk
2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, [...]
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