I've been looking for ways to get more flaxseed into my diet. Need that Omega-3, but the damn things are a bit dull to eat. I typically go with some Greek yogurt or a smoothie, but after four hours studying, I thought I'd get a little creative in the kitchen, and...
... makeshift flaxseed muffins!
Makeshift because I lost concentration during class trying to search for a recipe and because I didn't particularly like any of the ones I found. So this is all very loosely approximated, as I mainly just throw things into the bowl until I think I should stop.
I started heating the oven at 150C. (should've been 180, but for some reason...)
So I started by mashing one ripe banana with my fork. Great way to use the ones that you buy impulsively and just end up sitting on the counter for a lifetime. Then I added two medium-sized eggs and beat them all together.
Then, it was time for the flax. I think I used about 5 tablespoons of ground flaxseed and mixed the whole thing. I also added ground cinnamon and star anise, both of which I love and have good, healthy effects on you. So.
Then, I added some (maybe 100 ml?) coconut milk or any milk of your choice. Mine's actually a coconut-rice thing which I hope will give the muffins a nice nutty kick.
Next, I dumped a bit of all-purpose flour in. Not a lot. 3 tablespoons maybe? I generally just mixed to my preferred consistency, which is quite runny/gooey. So it's eye-measurements only here, as you can probably tell. I used some baking powder and a drop or two of vanilla essence.
What else. After that, I added some ground walnuts as well as some raisins.
Note: I'm not a big fan of sugary bakes, so the only sweetness in this is coming from the banana and the raisins. If you're a more sugary person, go ahead and use some as well, or perhaps some honey, but I'm trying to keep this recipe as healthy as can be. Probably won't come out too sweet, but I think that's alright. Still baking as I write, so Imma leave an update at the end.
And yeah, I think that's pretty much it. Line a muffin tray with baking paper(s) and scoop generously. Obviously, the above is a very randomly measured recipe, but for me, it yielded 9 generously ample muffins. Set to bake.
But wait, decorations! After about 12 minutes, when the muffins had risen a bit, but were still suitably gooey, I went back and added some raising and sliced almonds as decoration. You can really get creative here - shredded coconut would go well, as would sprinkled cinnamon or, if you're feeling frisky, even a bit of powdered sugar or some chocolate chips!
I set the muffins back into the oven for another 10 minutes. Then I realized it was on 150C and turned up to 180C and left for another 7-10 mins. You'll know they're done, as with all muffins, by inserting a toothpick in the middle and having it come out clean.
Sweetness and Overall Edibility Edit: Indeed, very not sweet. To an extent, even salty. But not bad. Might want to add some sugar/honey. But for me, the raisins are enough, and I don't have to feel too guilty about it. So you know, give it a try, maybe?
Grind flaxseed, sunflower seeds, and walnuts together, then add cocoa and honey and mix them in small squares or balls, which is an ideal energy supplement.
Oooh I love this! Thank you, will definitely try when I run out of muffins. :D
I call them Energy Balls. But basically anything goes, can be walnuts, peanuts, or almonds. If you have a good grinder, you just grind your nuts and seeds and add honey and cocoa.
Haha! Love your fuzzy logic muddling through approach to baking, and it turned out fine!!
Yeah. It was a happy little experiment :D I hate it when people take themselves too seriously about cooking/baking.
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Wow oooo 😂, you are a great cook,/chef, everything here looks tasty and yummy 🤤, like just to grab them and eat them up.
But what a great recipe you have brought, I would love it for a cold evening and accompany it with a hot drink.
That's such a fun way to bake, and to cook in general! I love the approach and will have to experiment with some muffins. I'm fond of craisins so may use those instead of raisins, or maybe go wild and use both lol. Yours look delicious.
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Your muffins are amazing! That's a nice name for it.
"Makeshift flaxseed muffins" hahaha