Flaxseeds for breakfast? 5 great ways to introduce this nutritional powerhouse into your diet
It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but many of us start the day by skipping breakfast, opting to snack on foods during the day. Many people opt to skip breakfast in the pursuit of losing weight but this practice is certainly not recommended. A good hearty breakfast is one of the best ways to ensure you not only eat healthier but also lose weight as you eat.
Ensuring you take breakfast daily will help keep you fuller for longer in the mornings, reducing the need for snacking on foods high in sugar during the day. The high protein and fibre value of flaxseed makes it an ideal addition to the breakfast table, and below we look at 5 breakfast recipes to enjoy Linwoods milled organic flaxseed with and easily have flaxseeds for breakfast.
1. Porridge
Porridge is one of the best ways to start the day and a popular dish on the breakfast tables of homes throughout UK and Ireland. Porridge releases energy slowly to the body, helping you to start each day in a great way and allowing you to feel full until your lunchtime meal. Add 2 spoonfuls of milled flaxseed with bio cultures and vitamin D to your bowl of porridge in the morning to make the perfect wake me up porridge to start the day and it’s an easy way to have flaxseeds for breakfast
2. Overnight Oats
Our overnight oats already contain chia seeds, but that doesn’t mean you can top with your favourite flaxseed blends for additional texture & taste! We have flavours for every taste including Chocolate, Strawberry & Original
3. Tasty breakfast omelette
Eggs are another popular choice for the breakfast table and with so many ways to enjoy the humble egg, it really is a case of – how do you like your eggs? We recommend trying our milled flaxseed, pumpkin and sunflower seeds with a 3 egg omelette. A great source of protein, vitamin E, zinc and Omega 6 oils, this tasty treat is a great way to start any day and introduce flaxseed to your breakfast.
4. Fruit salad
Traditionally part of a continental breakfast, more and more of us are starting the day with some fruit, helping us to reach our daily target of 5 portions of fruit and veg each day. A fruit salad is an easy to make and healthy breakfast to start the day. Prepare your fruit salad at night and sprinkle some seeds over it in the morning to enjoy even more nutritional benefits as you start the day. Our milled flaxseed, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame seeds and goji berries are a great addition to a fruit salad and an ideal way to introduce flaxseed for breakfast.
5. Breakfast smoothie
Last on our list is another easy to make breakfast recipe to introduce flaxseeds for breakfast. It’s one that you can take with you on your way to work or if you are leaving your house early in the morning. Simply blend together your favourite fruit, add some milk and fresh orange or cranberry juice, and a spoonful of milled flaxseed with bio cultures and vitamin D. Pour and enjoy.
In Conclusion
Breakfast is an important meal to eat every day, setting you up for the day ahead. Incorporating flaxseeds into your morning routine can significantly enhance its nutritional value. With their high protein and fiber content, flaxseeds offer numerous health benefits, including aiding in weight loss and promoting satiety throughout the day.
Whether added to porridge for a hearty start, baked into muffins for a wholesome treat, mixed into omelettes for a protein-packed option, sprinkled over fruit salads for added crunch and nutrients, or blended into smoothies for a convenient on-the-go meal, there are endless ways to enjoy flaxseeds at breakfast. By integrating these simple and delicious recipes into your daily diet, you can easily reap the rewards of this nutritional powerhouse and kickstart your mornings with a healthy boost. Flaxseeds for breakfast help you start the day right.
For a full list of ways to introduce our products into your diet, visit our breakfast recipes
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