Flaxseed is a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. These three recipes are an easy and tasty way to reap the many health benefits of flaxseed while enjoying your favorite foods!

Cinnamon Protein Energy Bites

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Oats (quick)
  • 1/4 cup Oat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed
  • 2 tbsps Chia Seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsps Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Almond Butter
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (optional; if needed)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine quick oats, oat flour, protein powder, ground flax, chia seeds and cinnamon. Fold in the almond butter and maple syrup until a thick dough forms. If it is too thick to work with, add the almond milk.
  2. Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough and roll into balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Strawberry Almond Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Strawberries (frozen)
  • 1 Banana (small, frozen)
  • 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsps Almond Butter
  • 1 tbsp Ground Flax Seed
  • 1 1/4 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Blueberry Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Ground Flax Seed
  • 1 tbsp Hemp Seeds
  • 2 Banana (mashed)
  • 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Egg (whisked)
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 cup Blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC).
  2. Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. In a separate mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until a creamy consistency forms. Add in the oil, eggs and maple syrup and mix well. Pour the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients and mix well.
  3. Gently fold in your fresh or frozen blueberries with a spatula. Distribute the blueberries evenly throughout the batter, but be careful not to over mix as this will break the berries and cause your bread to turn purple. (It will still taste just as good but may not look as pretty!)
  4. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour in the batter. Bake in oven for 45 – 50 minutes. Test if it is cooked through by sticking a toothpick in the middle. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. When fully cooked, lift the parchment paper out of the pan and let cool before slicing. Enjoy!