Flax seed crackers

by mooreganics on February 19, 2010 in Raw Food with 7 Comments
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I was wondering if instead of leaving the flax seeds whole, will the recipe still work if you soak the flax and then blend it?  I am concerned with the flax getting stuck in my intestines.  I have heard this can be a problem for some.  Would love to know if anyone has tried this.

Thanks,
Laura

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Robyn Openshaw is the author or editor of 10 titles, including the bestselling book The Green Smoothies Diet, and the course 12 Steps to Whole Foods. She’s passionate about overthrowing the Standard American Diet by teaching people to eat more whole foods easily, inexpensively, and deliciously. She’s the mom of 4 competitive athletes as well as a runner, cyclist, skier, and competitive tennis player. She travels all over the world speaking to sold-out audiences and studying non-toxic cancer treatment for her next project.
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7 Comments on "Flax seed crackers"

  1. Robyn Openshaw Robyn says:
    February 19, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    Laura, I wouldn’t try soaking and THEN blending because the mucilaginous properties of flaxseed will make that so difficult without TONS of water.

    Maybe grinding FIRST and then making the crackers, but you’ll lose a bit, nutritionally.

    Or just make them normally, and chew them very well and drink with lots of water.

  2. Donna says:
    February 19, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    I have understood that flax seeds are best if they are ground before using… World’s Healthiest Foods http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=81 suggests: Grind flaxseeds in a coffee or seed grinder in order to enhance their digestibility and therefore their nutritional value.

  3. mooreganics says:
    February 19, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Sorry if this is a really stupid question: So soaking the flax seeds after grinding them does nothing correct? The seeds must be whole in order to sprout?

    Thanks so much,
    Laura

  4. Shara says:
    February 22, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    Hi Laura,

    The seen must be whole to sprout. Grinding the seeds destroys the seed embryo inside the seed hull.

  5. jayroo says:
    March 2, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Laura & Shara-

    However, flax is still technically alive. Even though it won’t sprout, I’m guessing soaking may activate some of the enzymes and pre-digest some of the carbs, fat, and protein.

    I wouldn’t think it’s really any different than soaking flour before baking it.

  6. Lauren says:
    March 5, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    I ground the flax seeds and made amazing flax crackers. I added a carrot and water and some spices. Also made corn chips with flax by adding frozen corn as Robyn demonstrated. They are heaven!

  7. Saspar says:
    October 15, 2010 at 5:39 am

    I agree that the flaxseed is best and healthiest foods. I have made a site about it, if you like to see … here’s the link
    flaxseed benefits

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