Try these 7 flax recipes for a yummy nutrient boost!

You may know that flax is good for you. It contains compounds called lignans that may help prevent cancer and relieve hot flashes. It has alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid linked to cardiovascular health. But aside from stirring it into yogurt, what the heck do you do with it? Answer: You add it to your favorite bread and muffin recipes—or use it to infuse nutty flavor into a rich chocolate cake. Try these seven flax-studded recipes for a yummy nutrient boost!

Healthy Flax Recipes

Blueberry-Maple Muffins Whole-wheat flour and flaxseeds give these maple syrup-sweetened blueberry muffins a...	Cranberry-Nut Mini Loaves with Flaxseeds This tender, flavorful version of a holiday staple is made more wholesome with whole...
Date-Oat Muffins Toasting the oats for this hearty muffin enhances their nutty flavor; orange zest...	Essential EatingWell Chocolate Bundt Cake An adaptation of EatingWell's popular Died-and-Went-to-Heaven Chocolate Cake,...
Healthy Pancake Mix With this whole-grain mix on hand, you can enjoy homemade pancakes on busy weekday...	Seeded Multigrain Boule Yes, this 3-pound, seeded, very attractive loaf seems to call for everything but the...
Whole-Wheat Flax Bread The bakers at King Arthur Flour came up with this super-high-fiber bread. Its nutty...