These high fiber Bran Flax Muffins are made with a base of Whole Wheat Flour, Flaxseed Meal, and Oat Bran Cereal. Add some brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon and stir in carrots, apples, raisins, and nuts, and you have an on-the-go nutrient-dense breakfast snack (or anytime snack). For a mildly rich twist on this recipe, you can even try substituting 3/4 cup Hazelnut Meal in place of the Oat Bran. Pair these muffins with a quick, easy Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie made with Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster sweetened with monk fruit, pitted dates, rolled oats, and vanilla extract for an extra sweet and nutritious start to the day.
Looking for a pre-workout protein-rich boost? Try popping one of these delectable Almond Chai Protein Truffles! Made with almond butter, Whole Grain Oat Flour, Rolled Oats, Chai Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, and Flaxseed Meal, these easy-to-eat snacks are made sweet with maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. With the no-bake texture, theyll feel more like a cookie dough treat than a protein-packed powerhouse. And the amazing thing is, they can be eaten alongside a healthy smoothie for a balanced midday pick-me-up. Try pairing these truffles with this Orange Juiciest Smoothie, listed on bags of Bobs Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder. Made with Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, this smoothie is an excellent source of protein, iron, and fiber and contains 240mg of omega-3s per serving. Its the perfect vegan accompaniment to your beautiful bites of almond chai truffles.
If youre looking for a way to incorporate Meatless Monday into your weekly routine, these Farro Veggie Burgersmay become a household staple. The burgers are packed full of flavor and made with Cooked Farro, Black Beans, fresh spinach, garlic, white onion, freshly grated Parmesan, bread crumbs, Flaxseed Meal, and more. Seasoned with paprika, fresh parsley, cumin, and black pepper, the taste is anything but bland. In fact, these burgers are so extraordinary, we think you may just begin a tradition of Meatless Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Place your patties between two Gluten Free Hamburger Buns, also made with Flaxseed Meal, and your dinner will boast a wide array of health benefits. Top them with avocado, arugula, sliced tomatoes, and anything else your heart desires. Eat goodfeel good.
Found on Bobs Red Mill bags of Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour, these Chocolate Chip Cookies from Erin McKennas BabyCakes Covers the Classicscookbook are just as delightful as they sound. To create these sweet morsels with all the benefits of flax, Erin uses ingredients like Gluten Free Oat Flour, Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour, Flaxseed Meal, and applesauce. The coconut oil in place of butter gives these treats a uniquely subtle coconut taste in addition to making them most and nutritious. After your dough has been placed by the tablespoonful onto your baking sheet, bake the cookies until golden brown and firm. After theyve been taken out of the oven and allowed to stand for 15 minutes, dive in! And if we may suggest, try pairing them with an ice cold glass of nut milk (like cashew or almond milk).
Submitted by Raquel Smith from My California Roots, this moist and buttery Vegan Lemon Pound Cake is deliciousand vegan! Its made with vegan butter, almond milk, Flaxseed Meal, and aquafaba, with a taste so similar to the real thing, people wont know the dairy is missing. Raquel incorporates Organic Unbleached White All Purpose Flour (milled from hard red wheat) with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional turmeric for color to give this particular pound cake a lovely golden hue. To really make the recipe shine, she tops the cake with a glaze made from powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The result? A decadent cake your guests will swoon over for breakfast, dessert, and any snack in between.
These vegan and paleo-friendly Cheesecake Fudge Bars are filled with protein and healthy fats. Though they contain no dairy or soy, theyre still wonderfully creamy. Theyre made with a crust of Flaxseed Meal, water, Paleo Baking Flour, coconut sugar, salt, almond butter, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. The chocolate fudge layer is made with almond butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, too, though it has the added benefit of sifted cocoa powder. And finally, theres the cheesecake layer, created with raw cashews, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, peeled and diced zucchini, lemon juice and assorted seeds, dried fruits, and toasted nuts. This is a delightful dessert perfect for a party (or, really, on any day). Make it for a group or make it for yourself! But rest assured, its sweet taste and creamy texture will leave you feeling satisfied and good.
In this Vegan Pecan Pie recipe, Aimee Stock from The Veg Life takes her moms old pie recipe and starts from scratch to convert it to a vegan masterpiece. As she says, you dont need to complicate itits vegan pie made easy. Using Flaxseed Meal alongside ingredients like Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and ice water, she creates her crust. For the filling, she also utilizes Flaxseed Meal (an egg alternative) in addition to dark corn syrup, sugar, vegan margarine, and pecans. Whether for a special occasion or an evening when youre craving a something sweet, this pecan pie takes the cake (or should we say, takes the pie). Pair your slice with a cup of tea and a good friend.
These high-fiber, lactose-free, and vegan Whole Wheat Apple Spice Doughnuts are made with a combination of apple, Flaxseed Meal, and Whole Wheat Flour. The cinnamon and nutmeg give a bit of seasonal spice, and the applesauce adds another layer of sweetness. They can be deep fried or baked depending on what sort of treat youre in the mood for. For a weekend morsel when you have a little extra time to unwind and relax, whip these doughnuts up alongside a Matcha Smoothie. Jordan Hamons recipe from The Hungry Traveler comes packed with 20 grams of plant-based protein along with a generous dose of Matcha powder, dates for sweetness, and a pinch of sea salt (perfect to serve with your spiced apple treats).
The recipe for this Vanilla Kale Shakewas developed by superfood goddess Chef Julie Morris. It takes just 5 minutes to prep and is made with Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, raw cashews, Flaxseed Meal, banana, coconut water, frozen kale (or frozen spinach), and ice. Its the perfect accompaniment to a refreshing and light lunchtime salad, like the famous Middle Eastern dish tabbouleh. Try this Tabbouleh recipe found on our bags of Bulgur, made with parsley, mint, scallions, tomato, cucumber, salt, ground cumin, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pair this salad alongside your vanilla kale shake, and youll have a power-packed lunch to sustain and energize you throughout the day.
Whether youre looking to integrate flaxseed meal into your breakfasts, your snacks, or your on-the-go smoothies, we hope these recipes have given you the inspiration to incorporate this wonder ingredient in your everyday life.
In addition to its wide variety of health benefits, flaxseed meal offers unique flavors and variations in uses that make it fun and easy to experiment with.
Have any favorite uses for flaxseed meal we didnt mention? Feel free to share them with us in the comments below!
