Can you add flax seeds to muffins?
Adding whole or milled flaxseed or oil to baked goods such as muffins and breads is an excellent way to obtain the healthy constituents found in flax.
Are flax muffins good for you?
Flax4Life Flax Muffins are the Ultimate Healthy Breakfast Convenience. Because ground flaxseeds are the first ingredient, each muffin has around 4400mg of Omega 3 fatty acids and more than 60mg of lignans, which “help maintain breast and prostate health.”
Are banana muffins healthy?
As long as you avoid high-calorie mega-sized muffins, banana nut muffins make a healthy breakfast. One banana nut muffin is a good source of vitamin E and iron, but it’s an even better source of omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and essential minerals.
Is it safe to bake with flaxseed?
It is safe to use whole flax seeds or flax seed meal in batters, doughs and main dishes that are to be cooked. Although composed of so much oil, both whole flax seeds and flax seed meal are stable at temperatures used to bake batters and doughs, such as muffins or breads, according to several studies.
Can I use flaxseed instead of flour?
While ground flaxseed cannot completely replace the flour in a recipe, it can easily replace about 1/4 of the flour called for. If the recipe calls for 1 cup of all purpose flour, use ¾ cup gluten free flour and ¼ cup of Smooth Whole-Milled Flaxseed. Try this recipe for gluten free banana bread!
What are side effects of flaxseed?
Side effects of flaxseed include:
- allergic reactions.
- diarrhea (oil)
- intestinal obstruction.
- bloating.
- stomach ache.
- constipation.
- gas (flatulence)
How much calories are in a banana muffin?
Of course, you’d have to eat three of these muffins to get those two servings of fruit, so I wouldn’t recommend that (each muffin is about 175 calories). Nonetheless, one homemade banana muffin does count toward your daily fruit intake.