Flaxseeds are very popular among health enthusiasts as they are a very good Natural Plant based source of Omega- 3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are very essential for heart health as it reduces Triglycerides and improves cholesterol levels.
Apart from heart health flaxseed are also rich in fiber and have numerous other benefits as given below:
- Reduce the risk of cancer
- Improve cholesterol and heart health
- Reduce hot flashes
- Improves blood sugar
- Fights constipation
- Maintains brain health
Now no need to worry about consuming flaxseeds in their raw and plain form! Here are some creative ways to incorporate flaxseeds into your daily routine for better health.
- Pour flaxseeds on Nutrition-Packed Salad Dressings
- Add flaxseed in the smoothies and milkshake which is very good for children as well as adults
- Make a healthier flaxseed Spread
- Make Banana and flaxseed pancakes
- Flaxseed bread and cakes
- Flaxseed Laddu
- Flaxseed Crackers
Some quick recipes to make:
Banana and flaxseed pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons of oats
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of flaxseed flour
- Cinnamon to taste, a dab of honey
How to prepare:
Smash the banana with a fork. Add the egg, oats and flaxseeds, and mix with a spoon. Heat an anti-stick frying pan and pour a small amount of batter once hot. Cook on both sides, then transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon and add honey, then serve.
Flaxseed crackers:
Ingredients
- 1 cup flaxseed meal brown
- 2 teaspoons onion powder or other seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ cup vegetable broth or water, plus more as needed
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk the flaxseed meal, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seeds (if using), and salt in a medium bowl.
Add wet ingredients: Mix in the vegetable broth using a spatula.Transfer the dough to a nonstick surface and knead for about two minutes until well combined. Do not overdo this or it will become too dry. Roll the dough into a ball and place it between two lightly greased sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough until the desired thickness. Then cut, prick and place the cracker on parchment paper. Bake the crackers for about 20 minutes, or until the center is firm.Thinner crackers cook more quickly.