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Discover what flaxseed is, where to shop for it, and how to use it
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Check out our guide to flaxseed, including where to buy it and plenty of recipe inspiration, then read about what is nutritional yeast, aquafaba and agar agar.
What is flaxseed?
Flaxseed refers to the seeds of the flax plant, also known as linseed. The seeds can be ground to make a vegan egg replacement in sponge, cookie and brownie recipes. Mix 1 tbsp milled flaxseed to 3 tbsp of water for a few minutes and use as you would a whole egg. Elsewhere, the seeds can be used in flapjacks, porridge and smoothies, to add fibre and omega-3 fatty acids.
These little balls of energy are great to have before exercise, or when you feel as if you're flagging, as the simple sugars in the fruits will give you instant energy, and the nuts, nut butters or oats will give you a slow release of energy.
Blueberry breakfast muffins might seem like an indulgence, but they don't have to be. A few little tweaks, like using flaxseed and yogurt, bring these in under 200 calories.
A thickie is just a heartier version of a smoothie, so it makes a great breakfast choice. This one is loaded with spinach, kale, banana and rolled oats.
