OFU Foods Uganda Flax Seeds 125g

To maximize the health benefits of flaxseeds, be sure to grind them before eating. Ground flaxseed meal is easier for the body to digest than whole seeds.

How to Make Ground Flaxseeds (Flaxseed Meal)

Ground flaxseeds, aka flaxseed meal, are readily available in most well-stocked supermarkets, but it is also easy (and more economical!) to make your own. Simply blitz ¼ cup flaxseeds in a coffee or spice grinder, until the seeds have been reduced to a powder. Flaxseeds need to be ground in small quantities using a powerful grinder (not a food processor) to obtain a fine meal.

Store flaxseed meal in an opaque, airtight container in the pantry, fridge, or freezer. Refrigerating or freezing the meal will keep it fresher longer. Because of their high oil content, both whole and ground flaxseeds can turn rancid over time.

How to Cook with Flaxseed Meal

• Flaxseed meal is probably best known as an egg substitute, but it can be used for so much more! Here’s just a sample of the ways it can enhance your favorite recipes:
• Smoother salad dressings: Flaxseed meal can be used to emulsify salad dressings like oil-free vinaigrettes.
• Crispier air-fried vegetables: Our Air-Fried Fingerling Potatoes recipe is a great example of how a mixture of flaxseed meal and water can become a crispy coating for roasted and air-fried vegetables.
• Crunchier granolas: Add a tablespoon or two of flaxseed meal to a granola recipe for added crunch.
• Creamier cereals: Stir a tablespoon or two of flaxseed meal into hot breakfast cereal or overnight oats for extra richness.
• Nuttier toppings: Toast whole flaxseeds in a dry skillet; let cool and then grind coarsely for a tasty addition to salads and Buddha bowls.
• Softer baked goods: A tablespoon or two of flaxseed meal stirred into bread doughs and batters keeps them extra moist and tender.
• Tastier popcorn: Sprinkle air-popped popcorn with flaxseed meal as an alternative to melted butter.