8 Super Easy And Healthy Flaxseed Recipes

Flaxseed, derived from the flax plant belonging to the genus Linum, is an extremely rich and nutritious food item. It can be consumed in a variety of forms; as tablets, oils, powders, flour, and of course, as the whole seed itself.

Flaxseed is rich in plant antioxidants which helps combat free radicals. Free radicals cause damage to body cells due to their high reactivity and may even increase the risk of cancer.

There are studies to suggest that consuming flaxseed may prevent growth of tumours. Flaxseed is also rich in fibre and Omega-3 fatty acids. This helps combat cardiovascular diseases and may help manage cholesterol levels as well.

Flaxseed has long been used in Ayurveda to treat stomach ailments. The fibre present in it helps prevent constipation and indigestion. There is also evidence to suggest that flaxseed may help manage symptoms of diabetes.

Regular consumption of organic flaxseed is the best way to reap these wonderful health benefits. Organic flaxseed is free from toxic chemicals that are commonly used in commercial agriculture. If you’re wondering how to include it in your diet, we’ve got several flaxseed recipes that you can enjoy!

1. Flaxseed Bread

This simple recipe for flaxseed bread works best with golden flaxseed. However, you can use brown flaxseed as well.

1. Sieve 2 and half cups of flaxseed meal in a large bowl.
2. Add 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the flaxseed meal. Stir thoroughly.
3. Add 1 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to the mixture and mix well.
4. Knead the dough lightly. The less it is handled, the better.
5. Bake in an oven preheated to 360 degrees F/180 degrees C for 60 minutes.
6. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before consuming.

2. Flaxseed Crackers

1. Take 1 cup flaxseed meal and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and combine with 1/2 cup water. Add some herbs and spices for added flavour.
2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 18 hours.
3. Transfer the dough onto a large flat surface and roll it out into a thin, even layer. Adjust the thickness as per preference, but don’t roll it too thin, it will make the crackers brittle.
4. Cut out crackers in your preferred shapes.
5. Bake at 300 degrees F/150 degrees C for about 40 minutes. Adjust timing according to thickness of the crackers.
6. Bake until crisp and golden.

3. Banana, Oat And Flaxseed Cookies

1. Mash 2 ripe bananas in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 rolled oats and 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional). Add a pinch of salt as well. Mix well.
2. Place the batter on a baking tray in the shape and size of the desired cookies.
3. Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C for up to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving.

4. Flaxseed Raita

1. Mix 1/2 cup whole flaxseed with preferred amount of curd.
2. Add a small pinch of salt and a pinch of chaat masala. Mix well and enjoy!

5. Flaxseed Podi (South Indian Style Dry Chutney)

1. Dry roast 1 cup flaxseed for 2 minutes and set aside.
2. Dry roast 2-3 kashmiri dry red chillies, 2 teaspoons jeera (cumin) and a pinch of coriander powder for 2 minutes.
3. Mix all the ingredients with a pinch of salt in a mixer till it is completely powdered. Do not add any water. It is a dry mixture.
4. Serve mixed with a bit of oil.

6. Flaxseed Smoothie

1. Chop your preferred amount of strawberries and bananas. Add into a mixer along with a few tablespoons of flaxseed, honey, soy milk and chocolate chips (optional).
2. Blend thoroughly until smooth.
3. Serve chilled!

7. Flaxseed Hummus

1. Blend 2 cups of chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of golden flaxseed meal (you can use brown), 2 peeled garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of tahini, 1/3rd cup cold water and a teaspoon of salt in a mixer.
2. Pause intermittently as you blend to add 1/2 cup of olive oil in small quantities to the mixture.
3. Mix thoroughly until you reach the right consistency.
4. Serve chilled and enjoy!

8. Flaxseed, Mushroom And Spinach Salad

1. Saute 1 cup of chopped mushrooms and chopped 1 large clove of garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive for about 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are cooked.
2. Take off the gas and mix with 1 cup of fresh, shopped spinach, 1 tablespoon flaxseed and 1 teaspoon chopped coriander.
3. Prepare dressing with 1 tablespoon each of dijon mustard, lemon juice and olive oil. Add 1/2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, a pinch of salt and mix well.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and enjoy!

Conclusion

These wonderfully easy and delicious flaxseed recipes are sure to brighten up your meal hours! Flaxseed is healthy and versatile enough to be prepared in a number of sweet and savoury dishes. The best way to ensure that you are getting the benefits of flaxseed is to purchase organic flaxseed.

Organic flaxseed is healthy as it is cultivated using traditional farming methods that are free from chemicals and pesticides. This also makes organic flaxseed an ecologically sustainable food.

Organic farming helps consumers enjoy the best quality produce while supporting small farmers and the environment as well. So what are you waiting for? Try 24 Mantra Organics’s Flaxseed and enjoy the benefits of this superfood!

References:

1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263405#benefits-
2. https://nutritionrefined.com/flaxseed-crackers/
3. https://nutritionrefined.com/flaxseed-bread/
4. https://hipfoodiemom.com/2015/05/08/skinny-banana-oat-flaxseed-cookies-for-brunchweek/
5. https://www.tarladalal.com/Flaxseeds-Dry-Chutney-South-Indian-Flax-Seeds-Podi-41761r
6. https://mommyshomecooking.com/homemade-flaxseed-hummus/