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With warmer weather approaching, a go-to smoothie is a must. As much as I love my fruity smoothies like my Strawberry Kale Smoothie, I also love creamy, nut butter filled smoothies. That’s why I developed this energy-boosting Flax Power Protein smoothie filled with protein-packed ingredients like peanut butter, ground flaxseeds (also called flaxseed meal), and greek yogurt.
I am a peanut butter fanatic and eat it on the daily. Whether it’s in my morning oatmeal or blender hummus— I love how versatile and affordable this ingredient is. When buying peanut butter, ensure it does not contain any hydrogenated oil or added sugars. The only 2 ingredients on the nutrition label should be peanuts and a small amount of salt.
The banana works as the primary sweetener in this smoothie but if you are looking for it to be a touch sweeter, feel free to add a date or two into the smoothie for a natural sweetener. I like to use dates in my Protein-Packed Banana Bread to add the necessary sweetness without any added sugars.
Flaxseed is another powerful ingredient added into the mix. You can consume the seeds themselves, but I like to eat them ground for easier digestion. They are a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber. My favorite, convenient way to purchase ground flaxseeds has been on Amazon through a company called Healthworks. Healthworks mission is to provide great products to health-conscious people at affordable prices. You can buy a hefty supply of ground flaxseed, along with other nutritious ingredients, on Amazon here.
Try throwing your ground flaxseed in customizable granola, energy bites, or this smoothie recipe below! What are your favorite protein packed smoothies to make?
Sometimes, we just crave for something crunchy to munch on. Instead of buying processed snacks from the store, why not try to make your own, as it’s more fresh, natural, doesn’t contain artificial flavorings, plus the cooking is fun too!
These easy seed crackers are suitable for those who are on a low carb diet, they are also full of fiber, which can help when following a Keto diet.
Keto Low-Carb Five Seed Crackers
Ingredients: (4 servings)
6 tbsp Healthworks Ground Flax Seed
6 tbsp Healthworks Pumpkin Seeds
6 tbsp Sesame Seeds
6 tbsp Sunflower Seeds
3 tbsp Healthworks Chia Seeds
3 tbsp Healthworks Psyllium Husk Powder
3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups boiling water
Instructions
How are you going to spend your Friday night? You might go out for a date, visit the cinema with friends, or go to a restaurant to try out new dish. There might even be some Friday Nights where you just feel like staying in and watching your all time favorite movie, to enjoy your “me” time.
When spending your quality “me time” with a movie, you can’t go wrong with a delicious homemade chocolate superfood dip! It takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and is full of fiber, phytonutrients and protein, with a perfect balance of healthy fat!
Ingredients:
4 tbsp Healthworks Cacao Powder
1 tbsp Healthworks Flaxseed
6 Medjool Dates (Pitted)
1/2 cup Almond Milk
1 tbsp Healthworks Goji Berries
1/2 cup Baby Spinach
1/2 cup Frozen Blueberries
1 tsp Healthworks Lucuma Powder
2 cups Strawberries
Instructions
Author: Onehangrymillennial
After developing the MOST delicious granola, I was very excited to have the opportunity to work on another recipe with Healthworks products. For this pie, I skipped the grains and prepared the crust with only Healthworks ground flaxseed and almond flour. The finely ground almond flour combined perfectly with the heartier, nutrient-dense ground flaxseed to make a thick, graham-cracker-esque pie crust. This crust is the perfect vehicle for your favorite pie filling: stable, but not hard or crumbly, savory, but not too sweet to take away from the filling, and allergen-friendly.
Servings: 9” pie crust; 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup of Healthworks Ground Flaxseed
1 cup of Healthworks Blanched Almond Flour
1 tsp of sugar
1 tsp of salt
4 ounces of butter of your choice (vegan butter works)
Water, as needed
Instruction:
Preparing crust
In a large, deep mixing bowl combine almond flour, ground flaxseed, salt, and sugar
At 4 ounces of cold butter, and use a hand mixer to beat butter, and fully combine ingredients. Add water by the tablespoon, as needed to fully combine all ingredients (I ultimate ended up adding ~1/4 cup of water). You want to batter to be well-combined, lightly moist, and able to be rolled.
Roll batter into a ball, wrap in plastic or bees wax cloth, and refrigerate for 2 hours (or longer).
Note: You can form 2 balls, if you’d like extra crust to top the pie.
Baking
When ready to prepare crust, remove from refrigerator, and roll the batter out using a rolling pin. Alternatively you can pat/knead the batter out using the base of your palm, but your crust will end up much thicker.
Place the dough into your pie dish, and gently pat against the sides of the pie dish. Trim excess dough using scissors.
Storing and Future Use
Cover with plastic/bees wax cloth, until ready for use. Store in freezer.
When ready to prepare, this pie crust bakes best at 350°F for 25-35 minutes.
Author: Julianne Hall
I’d like to start off this blog post with a warning; this is NOT your average hummus recipe. It’s a “wow, oh my God, what is in this?” recipe. This Sweet & Smoky Flaxseed Hummus is bursting with flavor and packed with texture. Don’t get me wrong, I actually love my plain old “boring” hummus too. But this is the one you are going to want to make when you have company to impress or when you’re going to a potluck and want to shake things up.
The first thing you might notice about this Sweet & Smoky Flaxseed Hummus recipe is that it uses orange juice instead of lemon. The orange just brightens up the other flavors so well, and pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the maple syrup. (If you don’t have an orange, lemon juice will do in a pinch.)
Believe it or not, there’s only one tablespoon of maple syrup in this entire batch. I promise it’s enough! You could even lower to two teaspoons if you are trying to limit sugars, but don’t omit it completely. It wouldn’t be a “sweet and smoky” recipe without it! (You guys know I love my maple syrup!)
For the smoke and spice, we have two components: paprika (regular is fine if you don’t have smoked) and liquid smoke. It’s my firm belief that every vegan needs a bottle of liquid smoke in their fridge. So if you don’t have it, stop what you’re doing and go buy some. I’ll wait.
Okay, so now that you’ve got your liquid smoke, we can continue! The last vital component to this Sweet & Smoky Flaxseed Hummus is, you guessed it, FLAXSEED. I’m using ground flaxseed from Healthworks instead of tahini in this recipe and my only explanation is that it. just. works.
Flax is going to add omega-3 essential fatty acids, protein, iron, magnesium and fiber to this recipe. Not to mention, it delivers a delicious nutty flavor that goes so perfectly with our sweet and smoky profile. I am hooked on this flax from Healthworks because it is cold-milled and ground for easier digestion, as well as better nutrient absorption. And it saves me the time of having to grind my own! Just don’t forget to store your ground flax in the freezer since it can go rancid quickly when left out.
Right now you can get a two-pound bag of flaxseed straight from Healthworks’ website using the code Flaxseed15 at check-out for 15% off. And you can also check out the rest of my favorite Healthworks products over on my Amazon shop page! Their products are significantly more affordable than a lot of other name-brands on the market, and they source their superfoods sustainably so you can feel good about spending your hard-earned dollars.
This recipe is super easy to throw together, delicious, nutritious, and has that WOW factor to impress. I won’t judge you if you just want to make it all for yourself, though!
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Its my birthday month, and for my birthday every year I like to have a wine and cheese party. Right around my birthday a few years ago I decided to go vegan, which meant I had to come up with amazing vegan alternatives to my favorite birthday cheese platter. Enter my homemade oat/ almond flour flax crackers.
They can be seasoned with whatever you like, and I have never made a bad flavor choice. I found some delicious vegan cashew cheese with sun-dried tomatoes in it. I thought it would taste amazing with the za’atar seasoning I bought from the Turkish market by my house. Za’atar seasoning is a traditional middle eastern spice that usually contains thyme, oregano, sumac, sesame, and sometimes cumin. It is bright and citrusy, while being earthy and savory.
I mean, look at that spice! I could honestly eat these crackers with nothing on them. The crackers have beautiful nutty flavor notes because of the flaxseed, almond flour, and oatmeal, and they go wonderfully with a nice creamy spread of cheese.
For this recipe I used Healthworks Flaxseed and Healthworks Almond Flour. I love Healthworks because they do their best to make sustainable choices. Plus, all of their superfoods are minimally processed to retain as much nutrients as possible and they are certified organic!
You can purchase the flax meal here ——> Healthworks Flaxseed
Surprisingly, these crackers are very quick + easy to make. The most difficult step is rolling out the dough and slicing it. The best method was to use a pizza cutter or a board scraper.
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp Healthworks Ground Flaxseed
12 tbsp water
2 cups oats
3/4 cups Healthworks Almond Flour
3 tbsp Za’atar seasoning *
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3 tbsp warmed coconut oil
DIRECTIONS
*If you can’t find za’atar, you can make some most recipes on line will be authentic, and none of the spices should be too hard to find.
**Your dough may seem sticky, but it will bake up just fine.
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Flax? Flaxseed? Flax meal? No matter what you call it, flaxseed is a superseed that you should be incorporating into your diet. Flaxseed can be eaten whole, crushed or cold-pressed. Crushing flaxseeds aids digestibility and allows your body to capitalize on the omega-3-fatty acids, proteins and fiber this seed packs.
Servings: roughly 5 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients
3 cups of rolled oats (for gluten-free, use gluten-free rolled oats)
4 tbsp of Healthworks ground flaxseed
3/4 cups of coconut flakes
1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds
3/4 cup of sliced almonds
1/2 cup of dried cranberries
2 tsp of ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp of honey (for vegan, use maple syrup)
1/4 cup of olive oil
Instruction:
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl combine 1/2 cup of honey and olive oil.
Pour wet mixture over dry and mix until well-combined.
Spread evenly over a well-oiled baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tbsp of honey evenly over top.
Bake for 20 minutes. Stir.
Turn heat down to 250°F, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Allow to cool four ~1 hour before breaking into clusters and storing in an air-tight container.
Looking for something refreshing and energizing to help start your morning? This smoothie might be a new option to add to your morning favorites and recipe book.
Spirulina is an nutritious blue-green algae that is loaded with protein and has a high source of antioxidants, B-vitamins, calcium, iron, Omega-3. It is a great option for smoothie, as the bitter yet earthy flavor can pair well with sweet fruits, a vegan milk and leafy greens!
The super green smoothie is creamy, bright green and sweet, it is a perfect plant-based breakfast or snack!
Super Green Spirulina Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 medium frozen banana
1 cup baby spinach (chopped)
1/2 cup cucumber (sliced)
1 cup light coconut milk
1 tsp Healthworks Spirulina Powder
Optional:
1 tbsp Healthworks Ground Flaxseed
1 tsp Honey
Instructions:
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Jam-packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, loaded with minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, ground flaxseed has a smooth and nutty taste, it pairs well with granola, smoothies and baked goods! This Vegan Gluten-free Flaxseed Bread has a soft savory inside with a crunchy crust, making it a wonderful option for breakfast or a guilt-free snack.
Easy Flaxseed Bread (8 servings)
Ingredients:
¼ cup Healthworks Ground Flaxseed
1 ½ cup Healthworks blanched Almond Flour
⅓ cup water
½ tsp baking soda
3 mashed banana
½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
Pinch of sesame seeds
Pinch of salt
Instructions
For some people, making healthy food choices can be hard. We totally understand. The only way to begin a new habit is to start with baby steps. How about swapping your snack for a healthier option, or even making your own snack?
Need a quick snack to make in 5 minutes? This might be the treat for you.
Swap out sweet crushed cookies or biscuits, for ground flaxseed. Ground flaxseed is a great option to help satisfy the crumbly texture you might be craving. Moreover, ground flaxseed is known to contain Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber. Healthworks flaxseed is cold-milled and fully ground to allow for greater nutrient absorption when consumed.
Ingredients:
½ cup Vegan Yoghurt or Plain Greek Yoghurt
Handful Raspberries
Handful Blueberries
1 Tbsp Healthworks Ground Flaxseed
A sprinkle of Healthworks Mulberries (or any dried fruit)
Drizzle of Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
Instructions:
1. Layer yoghurt, flaxseed, raspberries and blueberries in a cup or mason jar
2. Sprinkle mulberries or any dried fruit on top, drizzle honey or maple syrup if desired
3. Dig in and Enjoy!
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Plan on having a relaxed night-in after a long day and don’t know what to eat? Instead of ordering take-out, why not try to prepare something simple yet nourishing for yourself this evening.
We know cooking might seem boring or you could be in a lazy mood to go through a bunch of steps. To help yourself through the cooking process, why not play some jazz music or put on a podcast? Feel free to let loose and move around your kitchen. Or just go with the flow; allow the preparation to help you unwind and relieve some of the tension built up during the day.
This stuffed portobello mushroom is juicy, tasty, filling, and nutritious. It is also vegan friendly, gluten-free and doesn’t require a long list of ingredients. Healthworks ground flaxseed is a perfect topping on baked dishes for a delicate crispy layer. Moreover, Healthworks pumpkin seeds are known to contain nutrients such as iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc. The pumpkin seeds also add a great crunch and texture to every bite.
Sometimes, it’s worth the extra time to make something fresh at home!
(Serves 1 portion)
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