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[britt997]

This sounds so good! Can't wait to get the flaxseed meal and try it.

[bivium6]

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I loved this.

Thank you much

[csoesbee]

I tried this this morning. DELICIOUS. I added some vanilla extract just to taste and smothered it in butter. Yummy.

[PinkWoman]

DH and I love this muffin - try it with maple flavouring instead of vanilla! Normally I am not a fan of maple, but somehow it works with the slight nutty flavour of the flax. YUM!

[clogger]

This was EXCELLENT! I am so grateful for all of the awesome recipes that I find from other low-carbers. Thanks!

[Suechef]

You say this is okay for induction, but I don't see flax of any kind on the acceptable foods for induction list... so, is it? Wouldn't flax be on the nuts & seeds rung?
thanks,
Sue

[jende]

To add to the confusion even more, I checked my label and it said 2 tbsp of flax seed meal equals 4 carbs.

So, when I actually measured the tablespoons to see how many were in 1/4 cup, I actually got three tbsp, not four, using exact measuring ingredients.

I am wondering if you are measuring something completely fluid, like water, it's 4 tbsp in 1/4, but for this it was not. It was 3.

I would think for the flaxseed meal I had, I'm looking at 6 g of carbs just for the flaxseed meal.

[mitzimarie]

Originally Posted by Suechef

You say this is okay for induction, but I don't see flax of any kind on the acceptable foods for induction list... so, is it? Wouldn't flax be on the nuts & seeds rung?
thanks,
Sue

Sue, you are correct... flax is only legal on Induction is small amounts to relieve constipation.

Here is a post made by one of our experts, Megs, about flax:

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"Flax is safe for Induction, but as I wrote the book gives specific amounts and conditions for its use during Induction.

If you look at my responses in the flax threads, I always note the uses of flax during Induction and the amounts it's to be used because people mistakenly believe flax is a "free food". It's not during Induction.

For daily fiber supplementation
Chapter 8: "I recommend that you take one tablespoon of psyllium husks daily. Be sure to select a sugar-free product. You can also take one tablespoon of coarse wheat bran or flaxseed meal."

For relief of constipation
Chapter 11: "If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables."

So there is a limit set forth in the book. Again, if you use the flax as a food, then the On-Going Weight Loss phase is the appropriate phase to do that. During Induction it's only used as a fiber supplement or as a constipation reliever in the amounts specified in the book."
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Hope this helps.

[jende]

I had one yesterday and it helped 'move things along' as gonnastayskinny said. Thanks Gonnastay! I am very impressed with your weight loss btw.

[Suechef]

I tried this this morning and loved it. Then I did an experiment, which worked. Baked it in a loaf pan, then sliced very thin & baked some more as you would biscotti. Nice & crunchy. Later today I will make some guacamole to have on it. I changed the recipe a tiny bit though I imagine it would work fine with the original. (and I use stevia, not splenda but that's not necessary).

Basically, I used 5x the recipe but cut one egg & used 1/4 cup melted butter, everything else the same. Baked in a buttered loaf pan at 350 for 20 minutes. Cooled a few minutes, sliced as close to 1/4 inch as possible, baked the slices 9 minutes, flipped them carefully, and baked another 9 minutes. I just had one with a little cream cheese & thought it was very good. (as long as you like flax!). It did not rise as much as in the microwave.