This low-carb flaxseed meal porridge is completely gluten-free. You can replace light cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free
Flax meal is made from ground whole flaxseeds. Grounded flaxseeds have a nutty flavor when cooked. This is a really simple recipe; you can make this porridge by just pouring boiling water over a flaxseed meal and flavored in any way you prefer.
Flaxseed Porridge Health Benefits:
- Flaxseed can help lower cholesterol levels thanks to its fiber content.
- Flaxseed is rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals that can protect against cancer-causing free radicals.
- Flaxseed is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health and overall wellness.
- Flaxseed contains lignans, which have been shown to protect against breast cancer by binding with estrogen receptors in the body and reducing their activity.
This flax porridge recipe yields: 1 serving with each serving of 14g Net Carbs
Why flaxseeds?
The main health component of flaxseeds is its high essential omega-3 fatty acids content (mostly ALA), mucilage (gum content), high level of dietary fiber, and plant lignans (350 times more than sunflower seeds).
Preliminary studies have shown flaxseeds may lower cholesterol levels, stunt the growth of prostate tumors, stabilize blood sugar and help fight breast cancer.
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Ingredients for flaxseed meal porridge recipe :
- 4 tbsps ground flaxseed or flax meal
- 4 tbsps light cream or coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 packet sweetener (or to taste)
- ground cinnamon (to taste)
How to cook flaxseed meal porridge:
1 Ground flaxseed in a food processor until fine
2 Combine all ingredients in a microwavable bowl, and mix well until combined.
3 Cook on high for 2 minutes in microwave.
4 Serve hot.
Low Carb Hot Cinnamon Flax Meal Porridge Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsps ground flaxseed or flax meal
- 4 tbsps light cream or coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 packet sweetener or to taste
- ground cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Ground flaxseed in a food processor until fine.4 tbsps ground flaxseed or flax meal
- Combine all ingredients in a microwavable bowl, and mix well until combined.4 tbsps light cream or coconut milk, 1 cup water, 1 packet sweetener, ground cinnamon
- Cook on high for 2 minutes in microwave.
- Serve hot.
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