Health Benefits of Flax

I love to bake and I bake almost everyday. I don't eat them all. I have a husband, young adults, co-workers with whom I share these with.  Our family can't have gluten, dairy or sugar. Most of the commercial goods are off our list. So I bake with honey, coconut sugar and maple syrup. Still sugar but in small amounts. One of the things I like to add to some of my baked goods is ground flax. You’d be hard-pressed to find a food higher in fiber -- both soluble and insoluble -- than flax. This fiber is probably mainly responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effects of flax. Fiber in the diet also helps stabilize blood sugar, and, of course, promotes proper functioning of the intestines.It helps balance the added sugar in the cookies.

  It may be tiny, but it’s mighty: The flax seed carries one of the biggest nutrient payloads on the planet. And while it’s not technically a grain, it has a similar vitamin and mineral profile to grains, while the amount of fiber, antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids in flax leaves grains in the dust.

Additionally, flax seed is very low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for people who limit their intake of starches and sugars. And its combination of healthy fat and high fiber content make it a great food for weight loss and maintenance -- many dieters have found that flax seed has been a key to keeping them feeling satisfied.Check out this website for more information.

 http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/flaxinfo.htm

So this morning I made a large batch of cookies so I wouldn't have to bake for a few days. Right???
Here is the recipe:

Double Chocolate Mocha Cookies

3 cups almond flour

1 ½ cup ground flax

½ cup organic cocoa powder

4 tsp. organic decaf coffee, espresso grind

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt

1 cup butter or coconut oil gently melted

1 cup honey or less

2 tbsp. vanilla extract

1 ½ cups dark chocolate chunks

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, flax, cocoa powder, ground coffee, baking soda and salt.

In a smaller bowl, stir together melted butter, honey and vanilla

Stir wet ingredients into dry and then mix in chocolate drops or chunks

Drop dough by heaping tbsp. onto parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Cool on racks and they should get crispy.
Makes 5 dozen.
You can change the ratio amounts of almond flour and ground flax. You can also skip the coffee.

The picture doesn't do them justice. Yummy and crispy.
Healthy life.
Suzanne