Superfood Sundays: Flaxseed

Great as a source of fiber, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, flaxseeds deserve a place in our Superfood Sunday series. These nutty seeds have been touted for their health benefits - they might help lower risk of some cancers, maintain healthy weight, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.

I’ve often loved adding them to my morning smoothies. In my humble opinion, they add a richness and texture that takes each smoothie up a notch.

But there’s another wonderful use case for flaxseed: homemade granola. If you like cereal for breakfast or enjoy adding granola to a healthy bowl of Greek yogurt, you should be all ears. The beauty of homemade granola is its low sugar content - much lower, n fact, than store bought granola - and using honey (might we even suggest Ikarian honey?) makes it all the healthier. This might also be the easiest recipe for a homemade alternative ever.

Homemade Granola Recipe

Rolled Oats (such as Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Rolled Oats)

For every cup of oats, add:

• 1/4 cup of slivered almonds

• 1/4 cup of flaxseed (whole flaxseed)

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon of honey (add more if you need a little extra sugar…we’re not judging)

Lay parchment paper on a cookie sheet, spread granola mixture on it, and bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Once done, let cool and store in airtight container. You’ve just made enough to last for a few servings.

We recommend serving over Greek yogurt with blueberries and a drizzle of honey, but it’s your granola. Enjoy it how you’d like.