flaxseed porridge

[coleyd]

Hiya

Saw some recipes for flaxseed porridge. Anyone tried it ? Uses 4 tbsp ground flax do you think that be too much in one go ? It's cream . 4 tbsp ground flax. 1 cup water and cinnamon is the basic mix

 

[noblehead]

Word to the wise, go easy on the flaxseed as it can upset the stomach and lead to frequent toilet trips.

 

[coleyd]

Thanks I can defo be prone to that. Maybe I could use half flax half ground almonds ?

 

[noblehead]

Thanks I can defo be prone to that. Maybe I could use half flax half ground almonds ?

I'll leave that for you to decide

Flaxseed and the consumption of has been discussed many times on the forum, some can tolerate more than others, I'm OK with a small amount on my morning porridge.

 

[Rose88]

Hiya

Saw some recipes for flaxseed porridge. Anyone tried it ? Uses 4 tbsp ground flax do you think that be too much in one go ? It's cream . 4 tbsp ground flax. 1 cup water and cinnamon is the basic mix

I often make flaxseed porridge using 1 1/2 tbsp flaxseed and 1/2 tbsp chia seeds, this amount for me is very filling. Sometimes I'll fancy a bit of a change so then I reduce the flaxseed to 1 tbsp and add ground almonds or oatbran but my total dry ingredients is 2 tbsp. I think 4 tbsp flaxseed maybe too much.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Hiya

Saw some recipes for flaxseed porridge. Anyone tried it ? Uses 4 tbsp ground flax do you think that be too much in one go ? It's cream . 4 tbsp ground flax. 1 cup water and cinnamon is the basic mix

I think the recommended amount of flaxseed per day is 1 tablespoonful or 15g. More than that and your bowels will complain. I mix mine in with a full fat yogurt (100g) and either 2 strawberries cut up or 6 raspberries. However, not for breakfast - too many carbs for me at that time of day. I have it for a pudding after tea, but not every day.

 

[BrianTheElder]

My daily home-made muesli contains lots of different nuts, together with milled flaxseed, chia seed and psyllium husk powder. It's one of my ways of staying regular...but I really like it as well.

 

[coleyd]

My daily home-made muesli contains lots of different nuts, together with milled flaxseed, chia seed and psyllium husk powder. It's one of my ways of staying regular...but I really like it as well.

Cool. What do you have it with ? Milk ? What's the recipe please ?

 

[BrianTheElder]

Here it is, but I tinker with it all the time. I eat 50g for breakfast.
It is 561kcals, 48.9g fat, 2.8g carbs, 21.0g fibre, 16.9g protein per 100g.
I have it with Alpro Original unsweetened, 250g.

 

[coleyd]

Perfect thanks very much !