Flax seed meal

saluki

I ran across this while looking for no knead variations.
Its from CHOW. So, for you who like flax seeds-- Here
are a few things to do with them if you grind them up toasted or otherwise-enjoy
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What can I make with flaxseed meal?

I just bought some. Now what do I do?

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jrmd Apr 09, 2007 07:27PM
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My Mamita just told me about a drink she makes with ground flaxseeds, water, sugar and I think lime juice. Its on my list of things to try.
bolivianita Apr 09, 2007 07:49PM

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I just bought whole toasted flax seeds for the first time from Trader Joe's. I've been grinding them in a spice grinder and we are loving the flavor - like toasted nuts, with a wonderful smell. So far I've added them to zucchini bread and to smoothies. Also added some to vanilla yogurt, which has converted my husband to a yogurt lover. The smell is just fabulous.
That's what I've come up with so far, but I hear the possibilities are endless. I'll be interested to read what other people write as well.
ScarletB Apr 09, 2007 07:53PM

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You can sprinkle it over a salad, mix into some plain yogurt or anything similar. Be careful as it can cause a bit of discomfort and resultant flatulence for the new user.
poulet_roti Apr 09, 2007 10:50Pm

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Add it to pancakes or waffle recipes.

You can also dip french toast in it, after dunking in batter, bread it in flaxseed meal. It also works as part of a breading for fried chicken, or baked fried chicken.

As suggested above, you can add it muffins or bread recipes, or make flaxseed crackers.

I add it to protein shakes as well.

I made a pastry crust last month using
2-3/4 cups White Flour
1/4 cup Flaxseed Meal
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Sugar
1-1/4 cups Chilled Vegetable Shortening or preferred fat of your choice
5-6 Tb cold Water

My mom likes to make a cereal using the meal, cinnamon, sea salt, vanilla... stir in hot water, and then honey. You can also add chopped nuts or use brown sugar instead.

I add it to my meatloaf recipe as well as to my burger patties when I'm cooking for certain friends of mine. We also made fried rice
Emme Apr 09, 2007 11:35PM

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You can mix with oat bran to make a great hot cereal. A friend turned me onto it, 1/3 c. oat bran and 2 tlb. flax meal, 3/4 c. water or milk or both. Cook until desired consistency...like cream of wheat. I add banana and maple syrup to mine with a bit of milk.
Has anyone tried the recipe on the flax meal bag for muffins? The recipe looks great (also calls for oat bran) but I'm afraid to try it!
4chowpups Apr 10, 2007 05:52AM

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re: 4chowpups

How much do you add to a typical muffin or cookie recipie? I can't figure it out and last time I added so much to oatmeal cookies that they were quite icky and dry!
sushieat Apr 10, 2007 07:21AM
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re: sushieat

I read somewhere that you use three times the flaxmeal to the amount of fat called for the in the recipe. I have done that before, and it turned out well, but tht was in a muffin where there were liquids involved. Perhps it doesn't work with cookies for that reason?


alex8alot Apr 10, 2007 07:31AM
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re: alex8alot

The recipe on the back of the Red Meal bag calls for 3/4 c. of flax meal, 3/4 c. of flour and 3/4 of oat bran, no oil and carrots, apples...want the recipe??? I want to hear how they come out!!

4chowpups Apr 10, 2007 08:29AM
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re: 4chowpups

post it up man cmon!



ben61820 Apr 10, 2007 09:36AM
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re: ben61820

Okay but you need to report back if you make them...I'm too damn busy (procrastinating during studying) and LAZY to make them if they don't taste good!

Bob's Red Mill Bran Flax Muffins

1 1/2 c. white flour
3/4 c. flaxseed meal
3/4 c. Oat bran
1 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. shredded carrots
2 apples, peeled and shredded
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. nuts, chopped
3/4 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix dry ingredients together. Stir in carrots, apples, raisins and nuts. Combine milk, eggs and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients over dry ingredients. Stir until ingredients are moistened. Do not over mix. Fill cups 3/4 way full. Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes. Yield: 15 med. muffins



4chowpups Apr 10, 2007 11:01AM
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re: 4chowpups

My little one likes to dip her banana into ground flax seeds, take a bite, dip again, bite again, etc. We sprinkle small amounts of it on almost everything. It's soo good for you!



powella Apr 10, 2007 12:03PM
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re: powella

I like to use mine in a breakfast smoothie (enough for 2 adults): 1 ripe banana, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 2 cups soymilk, 2 scoops whey protein powder (this is optional), 2 tablespoons of ground flax meal.
Also, I regularly put it in my oatmeal.

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mightycheesehead Apr 10, 2007 03:47PM
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-Sprinkle it over cereal, hot or cold.
-Add them to any quick bread, muffin, pancake or waffle batter. I put anywhere from 2 tablespoons to 1/2 cup depending on the amount of batter.
-Add it to smoothies
-Stir into yogurt or cottage cheese
-Mix into meatloaf or meatballs, add to pasta sauce or to pasta that you make from scratch
-Sprinkle over bread spreads like mayo or mustard before adding sandwich fixings
-Add to salad dressings

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cooknKate Apr 11, 2007 05:44AM
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We add ground flax seed to the basic No-Knead Bread recipe. Probably about 1/4-1/2 a cup. It turns out wonderfully. And it's so nice to have my 4 year old ask if we going to make flax seed bread or whole wheat bread. Makes me feel like I'm giving him a good nutritional and foodie foundation.

azzig49

There is no end to what you can sneak flax seed meal into. I make a mix or cornbread mix (organic preferred) with oat bran and flax seed to use as a breading for my eggplant dish. I dip in egg, then breading - saute in very small amount of organic coconut oil (good for you in spite of bad press - I use it for pancakes too). I like to add layers of carmelized onions, and your favorite cheese. Bake for about 1/2 hour on low heat until cheese melts. Really Really Good!
I've had people eat it and like it who didn't even know it was (dreaded) EGGPLANT!

cfrie

Good suggestions, thanks for posting.

topztkru12345-2006Dec29

I am adding flax, honey and fruits to cottage cheese.
Try it . Very good.

mcgaffey

flax seed and almonds, ground, mixed with a bit of maple syrup to make a crust for a yogurt and fruit filled "cream" pie. Cold. Yum!