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23 Healthy Halloween Recipes Plus Activities that Kids will LOVE!

Healthy Halloween Snacks

Move over huge bags of sugary candy, festive fun is more important than ever!!

Can the words healthy and Halloween really belong in the same sentence? According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, they should! Healthy options are now more than ever! This research found that childhood obesity rose significantly during the pandemic, especially in children 5-11 years old. Whether the weight gain was a result of food choices or children being more sedentary, the gain was about 5 pounds which equals the weight increase from the past 20 years! This perfect storm of ready to eat and junk foods, meal fatigue and lack of activity during quarantine makes the focus on healthy holiday celebrations much more important this year. 

This article has been adapted from an article originally written for Dole Food Company.

While candy is a focal point for most kids, Halloween truly has a lot more to offer children — spooky costumes, magical activities and the opportunity to incorporate festive meals throughout the day. 

Celebrating the holiday season is not about taking any of that away, it’s about enhancing the Halloween experience while pumping up the nutrition in a fun way.

Melanie Marcus MA RD

And truthfully, with a little creativity, healthy Halloween snacks are sooo simple to make and they deliver a huge payoff because you kids won’t have sugar overload, or the inevitable crash afterwards!

Read on for healthy Halloween recipes and activities to enjoy the holiday in a healthy way.

Here are 23 recipes for the whole family to enjoy – without the added sugar! 

  1. Start your day with a breakfast that any monster would enjoy! These Mike Wazowski Fruit Stack served with yogurt are balanced and super fun!! My kids LOVED them!!
  2. Lunch time can be fun too!! Turn any sandwich into a spider sandwich with this trick – Cut your favorite sandwich into a circle using a large cookie cutter. Lay pretzel sticks between layers (4 on each side) to resemble spider legs! Use olives to create spider eyes on top! 
Dole Fruit Stacks
Dole Mike Wizowski Fruit Stacks
Ghost Bananas
Dole Ghost Bananas
Witching Hour Fro Whip!
Witching Hour Fro Whip
Crazy Eyes Snacks
Dole Crazy Eyes
  1. Another lunch alternative are these super cute Chicken Stuffed Roz Heads from Monsters Inc!
  2. Jazz up dinner with Pumpkin Stuffed Peppers. Turn your favorite stuffed pepper recipe into a jack o lantern of a meal by cutting out eyes and a mouth in your bell peppers before stuffing and baking! 
  3. Try this Witchy Dip for a fun halloween snack! Turn Dole avocadoes into a spooky delight by serving homemade guacamole in a shallow oval bowl. Top half the dish with blue corn chips to form a witch’s hat. Then add shredded carrots for witch’s hair, a mini pickle for a nose, olives for eyes and red pepper for a mouth! 
  4. A creative way to serve energy bites is to turn them into Bat Energy Bites! Take your go-to energy bite recipe and add two candy eyes, plus broken blue corn tortillas for wings for a festive treat!
  5. A go-to healthy snack are banana ghosts. Simply cut your peeled banana in half. Roll in yogurt and unsweetened coconut flakes then use mini chocolate chips for eyes and enjoy!
  6. Another banana based favorite are banana mummies! Wrap your banana in fruit leather and add candy eyes for a mummerific snack!
  7. If you’re little one loves PB&J, try making Dole Crazy Eyes. Start by thinly slice a baguette into ovals and spread with peanut butter. Top with a single banana slice and blueberry and use raspberry jam to create squiggly red lines coming out of the banana.
  8. A great way to get kids to eat their greens is by making Franken-smoothies! Take any green smoothie recipe and pour into a clear plastic glass that has been decorated to look like Frankenstien. So simple and so easy!!
Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids
Yummy Halloween Snacks for Kids!
THK Frankenstein Kiwi
THK Kiwi Frankenstein
Healthy Halloween Snacks
Clementine Pumpkins & Monster Mouthes
Dole Meanies
Dole Meanies
  1. Another simple and fun snack are strawberry ghosts! Just take white chocolate and microwave at 10 second intervals (stirring in between) until soft. Then drizzle horizontally across your strawberries, finishing off with candy eyes! You can also use any other melted chocolate or dark chocolate that you like!
  2. Party guests will love candy corn parfaits. Just take small drink cups or clear cocktail cups and layer diced papaya followed with diced fresh pineapple and topped with your favorite cool whip, whipped cream or even vanilla greek yogurt for a protein packed version! Totally festive and easy! Try them at your next school party!
  3. Make Monster Mouthes with apple slices for lips, slivered almonds and marshmallows for teeth and strawberries for tongues! Super fun!!
  4. Another easy school snack are clementine pumpkins! You can leave them whole and use a black food marker to draw pumpkin faces. Go all the way by slicing small celery sticks to insert in the top for a stem!
  5. If you love cozy pumpkin spice flavor, you have to try Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Dole Whip! It’s autumn in a bowl 🙂
  6. Or check out this Witching Hour Fro Whip inspired by everyone’s favorite Sanderson sisters!
  7. I recently saw a dietitian create witches fingers out of Moondrop grapes which I thought was so cool. The grapes are naturally the shape of fingers and when you add an almond sliver for a nail, it couldn’t be more realistic!!
  8. Little witches brooms are simple to make with mozzarella string cheese! Cut the string cheese into 3 equal sized pieces and cut slices length wise about 2/3 of the way across each piece to make the bristles of the broom. Then insert a thin pretzel rod into the cheese!
  9. How about serving hummus in the shape of a pumpkin! To make “pumpkin” hummus, just take your knife or spoon to create a pumpkin shape and then top with a celery stick or cucumber log for a stem!
  10.  Another perfect way to get kids to way their veggies are with Green Slimesicles. Popsicles made with fruit and veg to give green slime a whole new meaning.
  11. Create a Halloween veggie skeleton! This one is easy- just use your imagination to create a skeleton with fresh cut vegetables! The sky is the limit! Use
  12. Serve up your greens with these intimidating Meanies! The concept will feature your favorite salad in classic Halloween style, and they’ll add flair to your table scape too!
  13. Wash everything down with a deliciously scary mocktail! These Sparkling Ghouls are complete with cranberry blood!!! eek
Dole Sparkling Ghoules

What to stock up on to make Halloween snacks a breeze

  • Toothpicks
  • Candy Eyes
  • Chocolate in various colors
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mini chocolate Chips
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Slivered Almonds
  • Black food marker
  • Clear plastic cups
  • Straws

Make a Halloween Pineapple Jack-o-lantern!

Nothing says Halloween fun like jack o’ lanterns!! But instead of using a pumpkin, why not use a pineapple! You can eat the inside and then create a fresh fruit centerpiece that everyone will be talking about!

Pineapple Jack O Lantern
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Pineapple Jack O Lantern

Carve a festive centerpiece for your Halloween season!
Author: Dole Food Company

Equipment

  • 1 Pineapple 5" wide and 7" tall
  • 1 serrated knife
  • 1 spoon
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 pineapple corer optional

Instructions

  • Cut the bottom of the pineapple off using the serrated knife, then cut around the inside edge of the pineapple, keeping the walls of the pineapple about 1" thick for support.
  • Use the knife and spoon to remove the pineapple flesh, including the core, until nice and clean. Place the pineapple flesh in a bowl to eat.
  • Using the serrrated knife, carefully cut out your face!
  • Place the finished pineapple on a plate and enjoy the look and taste of your creation!
  • when it gets dark, place a lit LED candle on the plate under the pineapple Jack-O-Lantern

October is truly an exciting time of year, and if you think about it’s more like a full blown Halloween season, it’s not just one meal or afternoon of sweet treats anymore. There are neighborhood Halloween parties, festive school lunches to make, halloween class parties, annual parades, and costume contests that make for the perfect opportunity to enjoy healthy treats. There will be plenty of sweets to enjoy, but be sure to offer healthier options too!

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Quick, Simple & Satisfying Weeknight Split Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Red lentil soup

I got home from Costa Rica last week the seasons had turned. It was chilly and windy and seemed as though sweater weather had set in. As I went through my pantry to get a few ideas for weekly meals – the bright split red lentils stood out at me. I got them at a European market on the other side of Charlotte over the summer, but now is their time! I saw a red lentil soup recipe from Trader Joe’s that is simple and easy… but I used it as inspiration to make this one, which is even easier and can be made on busy weeknights without much effort. If you’re in the mood for a hearty soup – READ ON!

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What do red lentils taste like?

They have a very mild flavor, even slightly sweet which makes them a good introduction to the lentil family for you or little ones!

Ingredients and substitutions

Split red lentils – aka red split lentils, these little guys cook up quickly so I don’t recommend substituting with other types of lentils such as brown lentils, yellow lentils or green lentils. You could, but the cook time will be longer, and the beauty is that it’s an easy lentil soup recipe for any weeknight. It has simple ingredients and doesn’t require a long cooking time to ensure everything is cooked properly.

I do suggest however, to rinse lentils in a fine mesh sieve under cold water. Run your fingers through the lentils to be sure small stones or other debris are not included.

If you can’t find split red lentils, plain red lentils cook quickly and will work just fine in this recipe!

Chicken broth – You can substitute with 32 ounces of vegetable stock or water and bouillon cubes if all else fails!

Mirepoix – This is my major shortcut. The original recipe calls for just onions, but can you ever go wrong with carrots and celery too? If I go to Trader Joes, during the winter, I always pick up pre-cut mirepoix. This way I can literally throw together a healthy meal that can be eaten right away or stored in the freezer for a quick meal. Alternatively, I could cut my veg the old fashioned way or blitz them in the food processor (but that’s less appealing because it’s more to clean).

Yellow or green squash – For me, these say “summer”, but they do add a nice texture to this soup, and obviously a lot of nutrition. You could leave them out or substitute with a few handfulls of baby spinach.

Can of tomato sauce – This helps contribute to that beautiful orange color, but if you don’t have them a can of diced tomatoes or even a few Tbsp of tomato paste will do. Tomatoes add umami to any dish, so don’t skip them!

Chicken sausage – This ingredient could be left out, but I think it adds great flavor plus lean protein! I opt for a variety with mushrooms, but any flavor you like will work well. Alternatively, you can add any of your favorite plant-based protein options just before serving.

Olive oil – You can use any neutral oil like avocado or canola, but olive adds great flavor. Use it if you have it. Butter will work too!

Salt and black pepper – This is obvious, but my secret ingredient is Seasonello. I love this stuff and I’ll have to dedicate an entire post to it. It’s an Italian seasoning salt that makes every dish feel homey to me. I highly recommend buying it as a seasoning pantry staple.

Chicken Sausage
TJ's mirepoix

How to make hearty red lentil soup?

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Using a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add mirepoix and zucchini. Let it cook until translucent.

Next add the sausage. Let it cook until browned. Then add remaining ingredients including lentils, stock, tomato sauce, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until lentils are fully cooked through.

Variations

You can easily improvise with this recipe and add anything from sweet potatoes to coconut milk to deepen the flavor. Indian spices, curry and fresh ginger are great additions to this soup!

You can also make a smooth version by reserving your sausage after cooking. Then simply use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it yields a smooth creamy consistency. Sometimes it is worth the extra step, but other times, I want something that has a little more texture.

You’re probably wondering if you can make this in an instant pot. And you probably could. Just be sure to cook your vegetables well and brown your sausage before adding the rest of the ingredients. But it won’t save you that much time, this recipe can be done in under an hour.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

You sure can! Leave out the sausage- don’t worry you’ll get plenty of protein from the lentils! And of course, swap in your favorite vegetable broth instead of the chicken broth.

What to serve with red lentil soup?

  • Crusty bread or pita
  • Side salad
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lime juice

How to store leftovers

After you let the soup cool, I recommend dividing into 4 equal portions in 1/2 quart containers. I love to re-use to-go containers here! Once they’re in the fridge you can store in an airtight container for 4-5 days or label and freeze for another day. The portion sizes are hearty and it tastes even better the next day!

What else can I make with red lentils?

While I haven’t tried all of these… I think they’re worth experimenting with to use up your bag of lentils!!

Nutrition benefits

Just 1/2 cup serving of these red lentils have 358cal, and 24g protein. That’s equal to the protein you’d find in any poultry, meat or seafood serving! It also delivers an important source of 11g fiber 7g iron, 650mg potassium, 48mg calcium, 59mg magnesium, 3.6mg zinc.1

Fiber is a superstar in this dish. Each serving provides 12 of the 25-35 recommended grams of fiber you need in a day. Fiber helps keep us regular and helps support blood sugar control and cholesterol levels! We should all be aiming to reach recommended fiber intake daily.

Protein is the last nutrient I’ll call out for this recipe. With 41g per serving, you can be sure you’ll feel satisfied after eating this soup! The lean protein and fiber combo won’t leave room for any cravings in-between or after meals. Let me know if you try it!

How does this recipe fit into my macros?

NFP for red lentil soup

I like to divide this recipe into 4 portions. If you like smaller portions, I’d recommend dividing into 6 equal portions.

With 4 portions you have 470 calories (which fits well into my macros as a hearty meal). It has 13g fat, 48g carbs, 12g fiber and 41g protein! It’s ideal for a regular macro day!

Easy red lentil soup
Portioning out my red lentil soup!

References

1 https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174284/nutrients

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Easy red lentil soup

Easy Split Red Lentil Soup

This super fast, protein packed recipe can be made any night of the week in under an hour!!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Servings 4
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 quart mirepoix
  • 1 each zucchini, chopped about 1 cup
  • 1 package chicken sausage I like TJ's mushroom
  • 1 cup split red lentils
  • 1 can tomato sauce 14oz
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 tsp olive oil to large Dutch oven. Add mirepoix and zucchini and sauté until translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken sausage and let brown slightly.
  • Then add lentils, tomato sauce and chicken broth.
  • Bring everything up to a boil and then down to a simmer for about 40 minutes.
  • Once everything is cooled, divide into 4 equal portions. I like to use pint containers for easy meal prep lunches!

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal
Keyword plant forward, protein
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DIY Dole Whip is back with new pumpkin spice recipe!

pumpkin spice Dole Whip

The original iconic Dole whip needs no introduction for Disney fans, but in case you’re new to the scene, Dole Pineapple Whip launched as a soft serve mix in the early 1980’s and was served at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park shortly after. You can find it at the Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and at some other 3rd party retailers (if you’re lucky!). But if you don’t think you’ll be at a Disney resort anytime soon, there is a similar version of the DIY whip available at the dole website! And now there’s an amazing new pumpkin spice Dole whip to add to your favorite DIY recipes!

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Did you know that I worked Walt Disney World Resort at the “Spirit of Aloha” dinner show in college? It was a great experience. I made relationships friends and mentors that I still keep in touch with today – and it all started at the Polynesian resort! Truly, what could be better than being able to go into Disney’s theme parks, being able to see Minnie Mouse and try all of the parks incredible food offerings whenever I wanted!? It was a foodie dream.

And as a full time dietitian for Dole Food Company, I know the love for the classic Dole whip runs deep! I’ve seen everything from Dole whip smoothies and popsicles to raspberry and orange flavored Dole whips too! I mean, Disney even created a national Dole Whip Day which is celebrated every August. In developing the original DIY recipe, it was important to keep it’s smooth like soft serve ice cream and maintain a slightly sweet and tropical flavor that makes it a the perfect anytime treat. Dole and Disney followers just love their Dole whip, and they love this DIY frozen treat. All of these are vegan, or can easily be modified to be vegan dole whip!

Bonus: The original and pumpkin spice-flavored versions are even healthier than Disney’s original Dole whip dessert, thanks to it’s whole foods ingredients!!

Melanie Marcus MA RD

In honor of the fall season, Dole developed a Pumpkin Spice Dole Whip recipe!

If you’re a lover of all things pumpkin, then this is a a delicious treat that kids will be happy to eat, and you’ll be happy that it fits in your macros too! I mean, you’re probably reading this with a skinny pumpkin spice latte in hand right now right? So forget the candy corn and add the ingredients for this iconic sweet treat to your shopping list! Hello pumpkin-spice season!!!

This seasonal flavor combines tropical fruit flavors of the islands, with warm flavor of sweet potato and pumpkin spice. When it’s served cold and topped with coconut chips it truly makes a stunningly special fall treat.

Ingredients you need for Pumpkin Spice Dole Whip

  • sweet potato
  • pineapple, frozen
  • maple syrup
  • unsweetened refrigerated coconut milk
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • pecans and/or coconut chips for garnish (optional)
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You may think that sweet potato is an unusual ingredient, but after making this recipe, I can attest, that it provides a great soft serve texture. It’s not a weird pumpkin-pineapple mash-up. Trust me!!

It’s actually very convenient because sweet potatoes are an easy household staple that don’t require special conditions to be stored. Just keep them in a cool dry place and they’re basically ready for you, when you want to cook them! For this recipe you can prepare as suggested, or you could even use plain left over sweet potato mash. And if you don’t have sweet potatoes, try using a pumpkin puree instead!

If you buy a whole pineapple, core it, chop into pieces and freeze right away. If you’re using a vitamix you can also include the core as part of the recipe. It’ll be able to blend it up without an issue. As a short cut, you can purchase pre cut pineapple or even buy frozen pineapple.

I do recommend the maple syrup in this recipe. I usually try to eliminate all added sugars, but the small amount in this recipe goes a long way to bring out the natural flavor of the pineapple and sweet potato.

When choosing a coconut milk, you could use a version that has more fat. The recipe will work if you use a full fat coconut milk as well. We just liked the addition of subtle coconut flavor without the saturated fat.

Tools you need to make this pumpkin spice Dole whip at home

  • High powered blender like a Vitamix or a food processor. I would not recommend making this in a standard blender because the fibers of the frozen pineapple may make for a chunky whip.
  • Chefs knife or pineapple corer! I’m all about fewer kitchen gadgets, but I do think a pineapple corer is a great investment if you love fresh pineapple. They’re not expensive and you can have your pineapple on the table in under 2 minutes!

As a dietitian I love this recipe because…

  • The main ingredients are pineapple and sweet potato which makes reaching your fruit and vegetable goals much easier!
  • There is limited added sugars which could be eliminated or a sugar substitute could be used if you wanted to.
  • This is a sweet treat that I would serve to my family every day.
  • It’s a great vegan and gluten free option!!

Let me know if you like this fall inspired or the pineapple version of dole whip soft serve treat better!

pumpkin spice Dole Whip

Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Dole Whip

Dole Food Company
This is a fall inspired version of the classic DIY Dole Whip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peeled and chopped DOLE® Sweet Potato
  • 1¾ cups chopped DOLE® Pineapple frozen
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened refrigerated coconut milk
  • ¾ teaspoon gluten free pumpkin pie spice
  • Chopped pecans and/or coconut chips for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat potato and 2 tablespoons water in a medium microwave-safe bowl, covered with plastic wrap with 1 edge slightly open to vent, in microwave oven 3 minutes or until very tender. Drain potato; cool completely.
  • Purée pineapple, syrup, milk, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and potato in a food processor on high until smooth, scraping down bowl occasionally. Makes about 2 cups.
  • Divide pineapple mixture into 4 bowls; sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and top with pecans and/or coconut chips, if desired.

Notes

1/2 cup serving = Fat 0g, Carbs 22g, Fiber 2g, Protein 1g.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal
Keyword Dole Whip, Vegan
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Flax egg recipe – easy egg substitute in a pinch!

Brown Chicken Eggs

This is the best trick for when you’re in in baking mode, you have the perfect recipe, you’re pulling out ingredients and then you realize you don’t have any eggs and you desperately need an egg substitute! I can’t tell you how many times this has happened to me, in fact, just last Saturday the kids woke up asking for pancakes. We were all pumped for them, when – no eggs! And then I realized, I tried a new muffin recipe recently that called for 2 eggs or 2 flax eggs (2T ground flax seed plus 4T warm water). So I tried it, and it worked really well as an egg substitute! Plus, as a mom and registered dietitian, I was thrilled to sneak a boost of nutrition in there!

So here’s how to make a flax egg.

What you need :

  • Ground flaxseed meal
  • Water

If you have traditional flax seed you’ll just need to grind it up in a coffee or spice grinder before using so the flax “egg” gels up properly. And if you’re not sure you want to buy a whole bag of flax meal because you’re not sure you’ll use it all…scroll to the bottom for more ideas on how to incorporate flax into your diet.

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Why flax meal and not whole flax seed?

There’s a big difference.

Flax seeds are teeny tiny seeds that have a very hard shell. In fact, they can’t be digested so they’ll go out the same way they went in, and you won’t get the nutrition benefits! Instead use a ground flax meal – it’s basically pulverized flax seed. And if want to ensure freshness, grind them yourself in a spice grinder or coffee grinder. I usually pick up ground flax seed from Trader Joe’s or Bob’s Red Mill and store the bag in the fridge so they don’t go rancid.

Whole flax seed
Whole Flax Seed
Flax seed meal as opposed to whole flax seed
Flax Seed Meal or Ground Flax

When to use a flax egg

Try using this as an egg substitute for recipes that use egg as a binding agent like:

  • pancakes
  • muffins
  • breads like zucchini or banana

When not to use a flax egg

You have to remember, this isn’t a real egg so this isn’t going to be an option for egg-based recipes like omelets, soufflés or meringues. Don’t use a flax egg when you need fluffy egg whites to create a light texture – this is not the solution for you.

How does it taste?

I personally think it gives batters a nutty flavor that I really like! But overall I don’t think the kids even notice it’s in there.

Nutrition benefits of flax seed

Flax seed is a nutrition powerhouse. It’s a good source of healthy fats, antioxidants and fiber. It has 70 calories per serving, 2g protein, 5g fat, 4g carbohydrate and 4g dietary fiber! Because of it’s nutrition profile it’s often incorporated as part of a healthy diet and can help prevent constipation. Just be sure to drink with enough fluids, because flax absorbs water to add bulk to stools.

  • Fats in flax seed are plant based omega 3’s which can help improve the ratio of omega 3:6’s!
  • They also deliver a combination of both soluble and insoluble fiber which helps with regularity and with improving cholesterol levels!
  • A 30g portion provides 7-30% of the recommended daily allowance for magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.

Traditional Medicine touts flaxseed as

  • Useful against asthma, bad cough and bronchitis
  • Helps with constipation
  • Used against stomach ulcer
  • Cures inflammation of intestine and abdomen
  • Improves memory
  • Protects skin from getting dry

Lignans, a plant compound found in plants – primarily flax and sesame – may help prevent cardiovascular disease.

One review concluded that flax seed may help reduce the risk of breast cancer after menopause.

Some people find relief from joint pain and stiffness with flax seed, according to the Arthritis Foundation.

Daily flax seed (13g) was observed to lower blood glucose and improve insulin sensitivity in one 2013 study.

Let me know if you try this flax egg recipe!

Flax seed meal needed for flax egg recipe

Easy Flax Egg

This is your gluten-free, diary-free, egg-free egg substitute. Perfect for baking, pancakes, muffins, and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp ground flax seed or flax seed meal
  • 2 tbsp warm water

Instructions
 

  • Combine flax meal and warm water in a small bowl. Give it a little mix and let it sit for 5 minutes until a gel-like liquid forms. Then add to your baked goods as needed!
Keyword egg free, egg substitute, plant forward, vegan, vegetarian
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10 ways to use flax seed

  1. Add a teaspoon to yogurt
  2. Sprinkle over oatmeal
  3. Add to a smoothie
  4. Use as egg replacer
  5. Add to breading for chicken or fish
  6. Add to granola
  7. Add to soups like minestrone to make them thicker
  8. Sprinkle on top of your salad
  9. Add to homemade salad dressing
  10. Add it anytime you use peanut butter