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elye Community Regular
elye
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Flaxseed Muffins

Pahteeigh, these sound delish! I could replace the brown sugar with apple sauce and perhaps some smashed-up banana.... . . . ....gonna try it today, methinks! :)

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Bah... . ..he's probably a Burly revolting messenger... . . ..just as well... .. . .got some sour grapes goin', here... .... . . ....

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Pahteeigh, these sound delish! I could replace the brown sugar with apple sauce and perhaps some smashed-up banana.... . . . ....gonna try it today, methinks! :)

I think applesauce would work particularly well with the flavor--I was thinking of trying that next time too since I really like to stay away from sugar. I was surprised at how fluffy the seeds got when I ground them up--very workable as a "flour".

Can nae believe all the snaugh up north!! Both me kids don't have work today--I'm so relieved they don't have to be driving....we're having a cold but sunny morning here B)

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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I looked at the old oat bran muffin recipe and a couple flax muffin recipes and this is what I came up wif:

Flaxseed Muffins

1 1/2 cups ground flax seed

1/2 cup brown sugar (next time, I'm trying 1/4 cup--these were plenty sweet)

1 tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 cup milk

1 egg

1 tbsp. vanilla

Pre-heat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients until well combined. Grease muffin pan or use paper liners (I used liners). Fill about 2/3 full (I used a 1/4 cup measuring cup to fill). Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.

They would be good with raisins and/or nuts mixed in, too.

DEAR LORD PATTEEE!!!!! Have you even left the bathroom yet?!?! I'd be flat out dead if I ate two of those.

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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I think applesauce would work particularly well with the flavor--I was thinking of trying that next time too since I really like to stay away from sugar. I was surprised at how fluffy the seeds got when I ground them up--very workable as a "flour".

Can nae believe all the snaugh up north!! Both me kids don't have work today--I'm so relieved they don't have to be driving....we're having a cold but sunny morning here B)

Oh, and don't you think they would be good with 1/4 cup honey, 1/8 cup agave? Mmmmmm.... Even moister. I find honey and flax bake very well together.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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DEAR LORD PATTEEE!!!!! Have you even left the bathroom yet?!?! I'd be flat out dead if I ate two of those.

Believe it or not, I ate a total of 3 yesterday and 2 this morning for breakfast and things could have not gone better in the bathroom! :P Flax is supposed to be good for "IBS"--and so far it's living up to it's word. (and I am prone to D--never C) ;) I think the idea is that the soluble fiber absorbs excess fluid in the digestive tract and that people with C should drink a ton of water when they consume flax. I'm just drinking normally.

Oh, and don't you think they would be good with 1/4 cup honey, 1/8 cup agave? Mmmmmm.... Even moister. I find honey and flax bake very well together.

That would taste delicious, but they don't really need any additional moisture. Even the second day, they're pretty moist inside. I may try it wiht a little honey sometime, though.

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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Believe it or not, I ate a total of 3 yesterday and 2 this morning for breakfast and things could have not gone better in the bathroom! :P Flax is supposed to be good for "IBS"--and so far it's living up to it's word. (and I am prone to D--never C) ;) I think the idea is that the soluble fiber absorbs excess fluid in the digestive tract and that people with C should drink a ton of water when they consume flax. I'm just drinking normally.

That would taste delicious, but they don't really need any additional moisture. Even the second day, they're pretty moist inside. I may try it wiht a little honey sometime, though.

I'm just thinking that honey and agave are much lower on the glycemic index than sugar. I've been trying to bake with only honey, agave, and maple syrup.

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jerseyangel
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I'm just thinking that honey and agave are much lower on the glycemic index than sugar. I've been trying to bake with only honey, agave, and maple syrup.

True dat--and much tastier too :D

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Darn210
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Bunnie . . . get thee a job at Whole Foods toot sweet!!! . . . I need your 20% discount!! I just spent $16 on "natural" food dye. :o Three tiny little bottles of beet, cabbage, and something else yellow. It did include directions on how to make green, purple and orange :lol: Really? :lol:

I think (fake) blue dye was a major contributor in the recent Skeeter episode. I can't tell for sure without testing it out and I really don't want to do that . . . she's on a medication now that I want her off of as soon as possible and I don't want to be the cause of any delay.

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jerseyangel
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I think (fake) blue dye was a major contributor in the recent Skeeter episode.

I hope you've hit the nail on the head--those fake dyes can wreak havoc <_<

I love Whole Foods, although many's the time I go in there for a few Lara bars or sumphin and come out with 2 bags totaling $75! :rolleyes::lol:

elye Community Regular
elye
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I'm just thinking that honey and agave are much lower on the glycemic index than sugar. I've been trying to bake with only honey, agave, and maple syrup.

Makes no difference here, unfortunately. . ...... . . honey is a HUGE no-no for me -- haven't had it in ages, as it is just like table sugar and causes a big spike. :( Maple and corn syrup are the same - - in fact, I use both of these for my low blood-sugar reactions, and consequential eye-turning hairstyles......... ... ..<_<

I love Whole Foods, although many's the time I go in there for a few Lara bars or sumphin and come out with 2 bags totaling $75! :rolleyes::lol:

I wanna Whole Foods here!!!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Sugar is a curious and sometimes dangerous thing.....since I've all but cut it out, things like those muffins taste very (actually too) sweet to me now. I already halved the amount in the original, and still.....I also have to keep track of my blood pressure, per my internist, and find that it greatly affects the numbers. I'm not clear on exactly why, but there's most definitely a correlation with me, anyway, and not just a few points either. It was running 160/95 on 2 meds, and now it's right around 120/72 or so with half of one of the meds.

For that alone, I will continue to eschew it :)

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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I'm just thinking that honey and agave are much lower on the glycemic index than sugar. I've been trying to bake with only honey, agave, and maple syrup.

When you use maple syrup: Do you sub evenly for sugar? Do you have to make allowance for the extra liquid? UGH OH! Speaking of allowance - I owe the teens.

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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When you use maple syrup: Do you sub evenly for sugar? Do you have to make allowance for the extra liquid? UGH OH! Speaking of allowance - I owe the teens.

It really depends on the recipe. Pattie's recipe would probably be very forgiving, not all are.

Emmel, how do you do with agave?

elye Community Regular
elye
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Emmel, how do you do with agave?

I have never tried it. I have had good luck with Stevia. It doesn't seem to affect my blood sugar levels, and it seems to do okay when heated....

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JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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I have never tried it. I have had good luck with Stevia. It doesn't seem to affect my blood sugar levels, and it seems to do okay when heated....

Agave nectar definitely has some sugar in it, it's just supposed to process 'slower'. I guess if stevia works, stick with it, right? If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

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For those who are interested, Open Original Shared Link

Thank you--I'm looking forward to it returning.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Darn right! (sorry Jan-it) :P

elye Community Regular
elye
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Mygawd.. . . ... .. .......the silence is DEAFENING!! Where are da Psillieeeees?? :unsure:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

It's been raining straight for the last 12 hours or so.....infinitely thankful that it's not snaugh. Me sons got well over 3 feet between last weekend and Wednesday--Matt's work was closed yesterday, he went in today at noon for what he was told was a delayed opening and when he arrived, no one else was there. All that driving on icy roads with traffic lights that are not working for naught :angry:

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

It's been raining straight for the last 12 hours or so.....infinitely thankful that it's not snaugh. Me sons got well over 3 feet between last weekend and Wednesday--Matt's work was closed yesterday, he went in today at noon for what he was told was a delayed opening and when he arrived, no one else was there. All that driving on icy roads with traffic lights that are not working for naught :angry:

Does that big Sam head float? You could use it as an ark in the rain.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Does that big Sam head float? You could use it as an ark in the rain.

Hee!

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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Took the computer to the Geek Squad today. It has one of those viruses where it says "you have a virus. You must buy our program." Geeks said the computer is too old & not worth fixing. I'm now stuck fighting the teenagers to use the computer in the dungeon.

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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I'm just having an identity crisis, that's why I haven't been around. I guess I feel like I never accomplish anything important and I have no idea what I want to do with my life. Isn't this supposed to happen to middleaged men?

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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I'm just having an identity crisis, that's why I haven't been around. I guess I feel like I never accomplish anything important and I have no idea what I want to do with my life. Isn't this supposed to happen to middleaged men?

Isn't this the feeling that precedes doing something amazing?

kareng Grand Master
kareng
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I'm just having an identity crisis, that's why I haven't been around. I guess I feel like I never accomplish anything important and I have no idea what I want to do with my life. Isn't this supposed to happen to middleaged men?

I know how you feel. I've been a stay home mom for 14 years & done the job too well, maybe. They really don't need me too much. They can fix food, grocery shop, do laundry & clean if they have to. The oldest can drive. I've been trying to think of what to do with the rest of my life. It seemed pretty hard a few months ago when I was always exhausted & couldn't go far without huffing & puffing. I got diagnosed with extreme anemia & Celiacs. The massive doses of iron & B12 have given me more energy & now I think I must figure out what to do with myself. I'm thinking 20 year old Sports Illustrated swim suit model.

Hope that wasn't too depressing for this forum.

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