Waltanna Farms - Blog #6

How do you eat flaxseeds?

Date: 18/09/2025

How to Eat Flaxseeds (Without Getting Them Stuck in Your Teeth)

Flaxseeds are tiny nutritional powerhouses—but eating them straight by the handful isn’t always the most pleasant experience. Crunching down on whole seeds can leave them wedged between your teeth, and the earthy, nutty flavour isn’t for everyone.

So how do most people enjoy flaxseeds in their daily diet?

A Tablespoon Goes a Long Way

You don’t need much—just a tablespoon a day is enough to boost your fibre, omega-3s, and antioxidants. Here are some easy ways to work flaxseeds into your meals:

• Morning routine: Blend into smoothies, stir into yoghurt, sprinkle on porridge or cereal.
• Snack time: Mix with nuts and dried fruit for a homemade trail mix.
• Baking: Add to bread dough, muffins, or pancake batter.
• Meals: Sprinkle on top of salads, soups, or roasted vegetables.
• Protein boost: Mix into burger patties, veggie burgers, or meatballs as a natural binder.
• Desserts: Use as a crunchy topping for ice cream, fruit salads, or overnight oats.

Want even more inspiration? Our website is stacked with delicious ways to use our flaxseed—from quick breakfasts to hearty bakes. Find our recipe page here.

If you aren’t a chef at heart we have baking blends with flaxseeds already in there ready to bake.

Flavour Pairings

Flaxseed has a subtle nutty taste that pairs beautifully with:

• Citrus fruits (like orange or lemon zest)
• Oats and bananas
• Berries, honey, and cinnamon

But don’t feel limited—flaxseeds are versatile enough to blend into both sweet and savoury dishes.

Whole Seeds vs Ground Flax

• Whole flaxseeds: Great for crunch, but harder to chew and not as well absorbed by the body. They can also stick in your teeth!
• Ground flaxseed (meal or flour): Easier to digest, and your body can access more of the nutrients. Ground flax mixes seamlessly into smoothies, baked goods, or even sprinkled on salads—without the sticky seed problem.

The Bottom Line

Eating flaxseeds doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with a tablespoon a day, try them in different meals, and see what works best for you. Whether whole, ground, or as flaxseed flour, they’re a simple way to add more fibre, plant protein, and omega-3s to your diet.