Ground flaxseed suggestions
...beyond baking, that is. :) I don't really feel like touching the oven, but the only thing I can think of is in oatmeal or hot cereals. Are there any other creative uses for ground flaxseed?
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10 Comments:
It makes a great milkshake, minus the ice cream. I put ground flaxseed into my daughter's chocolate milk - the flax seed thickens it to a milkshake consistency. It's also great in yogurt, you could even sprinkle it on top of your salad, or mix it in meatloaf.....
I use it as a natural laxative for my daughter who is in a wheelchair.
mepolo at 3:33PM on 07/18/08
Smoothies, pancakes, muffins and quickbreads, as a salad topping, and if you make your own bread you can knead some into the dough. You can also mix it with the PB in your next PB+J. The best way, I think though, is to sprinkle it onto the cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich before it gets all melty. It's hard to remember it's even in there!
Brownie at 3:59PM on 07/18/08
Oooh, VERY interesting milkshake suggestion! :) And I like the idea of putting it in cheesy stuff--I've got fresh mozzarella waiting for me.
Pammeh at 4:45PM on 07/18/08
Smoothies... definitely.
MadelynRodriguez at 10:40PM on 07/18/08
I had to go into my files and find this, but this is a recipe for a pretty healthy banana bread that has a decent amount of flaxseed in it. It is positively delicious (from what I remember from my bread-eating days....), so I thought I'd share this with you:
Janice’s Banana Bread
http://www.culinate.com/recipes/collections/Contributors/Catherine+Bennett+Dunster/janices_banana_bread
This is just yummy.
Brownie at 1:53PM on 07/19/08
I've been adding a few tablespoons of regular flaxseed (I'm guessing that's different from ground flaxseed...) to my bran muffins. You can't really taste them, but they are good for you, so why not?!
luswim06 at 10:00PM on 07/19/08
There are a few things to consider when consuming flaxseeds. First off the body can't digest them properly unless they have been ground first. In there whole state they are really only good for their texture and aesthetic value.
Secondly their nutritional value degrades almost immediately the moment they are ground so ,using usually a spice grinder,try to grind them up as close to consumption as possible.
Thirdly and I"m not exactly sure what the temperatures are but the application of heat to flaxseeds will also render a good portion of it's nutritional value mute ......not to worry there are countless ways to enjoy them without cooking them.
It provides the body with much needed omega three fatty acids which help lower low density lipoproteins or LDL or bad cholesterol. It also helps women balance some of their hormone levels. It also helps lower blood presasure and aids in fighting depression....sounds like a super food to me !!!
I espescially like feshly ground flax seeds on my morning oatmeal or wheaties and also in dinner salds sprinkled on top. You can sprinkle it on freshly sauteed vegetables after they come off the fire. It's good folded into regular and or sweet mashed potatoes,vegetable purees,compound butters and salad dressings too.
Grizz.
grizz518 at 2:55AM on 07/20/08
My mom used to cook flaxseeds in water to make an ooey-gooey egg substitute for using in baked goods. It worked really well in muffins, cornbread etc. but I don't remember the recipe (sorry!). Probably could be found in a vegan cookbook or website.
To add to what grizz said, another thing to keep in mind about flaxseeds is that more than 2 Tbsps per person per day can be dangerous as they do contain arsenic. Although if you're consuming that many flaxseeds a day, arsenic may be the least of your worries if you know what I mean....
buffy at 1:39AM on 07/21/08
1 tablespoon of flax freshly ground and set for a few minutes in 3 T water or soy milk will substitute for 1 egg in most any cookie, cake, muffin recipe.
Last week I made the NY Times's delayed-and-salted cookie recipe using flax instead of eggs (and Smart Balance for butter) - turned out lovely.
ElissaLin at 9:54AM on 07/21/08
Wow, I didn't know about the egg substition, so thanks buffy and Elissa! Did you notice any textural change from the flaxseed?
And um...I use pre-ground Bob's Mill flaxseed. :P Not skilled enough to grind my own, so sadly enough some of those nutritionals are going down the drain. Oh well.
Pammeh at 3:43PM on 07/22/08