How to Serve:
Great to add to your usual meals and meal preps, as a natural source of nutrients. Add a tablespoon to your breakfast cereal, mix a teaspoon with salad and sandwich dressings. Mix it into your baking, to add interesting texture to your cookies, muffins, and bread.
Recipe Suggestion:
One minute Microwave Flax Mug Bake
Ingredients
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup almond meal
1 large egg
1 sugar
1 tsp melted butter or olive oil
1 tsp cocoa powder (optional)
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a mug. Microwave for 1 minute.
Smother with butter or drizzle with olive oil on top.
Health Benefits:
An ancient grain that has become a superfood as it packs a nutritional punch. Rich in fiber, it is also an ideal ingredient for dietetic dishes since it can make you feel full longer.
| Average Nutritional Values (serving size 1/4 cup) | Per 30 g |
| Calories | 160 | * |
| Total Fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g | 29% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
| Sodium | 9.9 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
*Percent values are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage: Store in an airtight sealed bag in a cool dry place. For best quality, refrigerate after opening.
Shelf life: 1 year unopened in the fridge, 6 months after opening.
