Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

[killerbombshell]

This is my variation on a flax cookie recipe I enjoyed.

2 heaping tablespoons flax
2 tablespoons Vanilla whey protein powder
1.5 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon Splenda

Mix the dry ingredients, bind with melted butter. Add pinches of flax if the recipe looks too wet. Spread out about a quarter to a half inch thick on a piece of wax paper/saran wrap and microwave for about 2 minutes or until butter no longer visibly bubbles. It will not be crunchy but instead crumbly. Carefully spoon/scrape into a bowl and serve with heavy cream (cut cream with water if you prefer). This is INCREDIBLY filling, so while it looks like a little it really blows up in your stomach. It really tastes like cereal without any of the pork rinds business involved.

[killerbombshell]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Why are you guys not eating this! It's so good! And good for you! I eat it like every day for dessert or a snack and not only is it satisfying, but my poop has never been better! Ok maybe I am kidding a little bit but sheesh eat it already!

[Atkid]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Is this one serving? And have you figured out the carb count? I would like to try it if its not too high for still doing induction.

[sunflowergrl]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Oh, I want to try this too. I only have flax seeds, can I grind them in my blender? Would it be two tablespoons seeds ground in the blender?

[killerbombshell]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

What do you use the seeds for? I always buy the ground stuff. Either way, they MIGHT work in a blender but I can't even get my blender to mash up cauliflower well. I think most people here say coffee grinder works.

[sunflowergrl]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Ok, I got a coffee grinder, ground the seeds (worked great by the way) and made this! A total hit!! This is so yummy!!! I love it, thank you so much for sharing with us. Everyone should try this, it reminds me of Cracklin Oat Bran. That used to be my favorite cereal. Thanks so much!!!!

[sunflowergrl]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Ok, I plugged it into Fitday, and I got 12.19 carbs, 7.82 fiber, for a net carb total of 4.37. I would totally eat this on Induction, and it will help with any 'bathroom troubles' that might be going on. Great job, Killerbombshell!!!! You rock!!!!!!!

[Atkid]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Ok, I plugged it into Fitday, and I got 12.19 carbs, 7.82 fiber, for a net carb total of 4.37. I would totally eat this on Induction, and it will help with any 'bathroom troubles' that might be going on. Great job, Killerbombshell!!!! You rock!!!!!!!

Thank you sun for looking it up. Will be trying it after the Easter holiday.

[sunflowergrl]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Its really really good! I put one tablespoon heavy cream on mine (50 calories, no carbs). It is so filling, I was really surprised. I would drink a big glass of water with this, because of the flax.

[changing]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

I'm really thinking of making this! One question, though: any substitutions I could make for the vanilla whey protein powder? I'm thinking of going to the health food store and buying some ground flax and was trying to figure out if I could get away with buying just one extra item... if there are no good substitutions, I guess I can find a way to buy the protein powder...

Any way you look at it, this sounds delish and very... useful...

[sunflowergrl]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Geez, I am not sure? I got a big jar of the protein powder at Walmart for 8 bucks, and it lasts forever. Maybe Killerbombshell will have some ideas. sorry!

[killerbombshell]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

I'm so glad you guys like this! I made this for my family over Easter and they thought I should bag it and sell it. I'm not sure how difficult it is to get into the flax seed cereal business, but if Kashi can do it why not me?

Anyway--the vanilla whey protein is really helpful both in terms of the consistency and also in watering down the nutty taste of the flax. It won't TASTE like vanilla, but it will be a little sweeter. Whey protein is a really really versatile ingredient; I understand the concern about cost, but I promise you you'll use it.

[Atkid]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

I'm so glad you guys like this! I made this for my family over Easter and they thought I should bag it and sell it. I'm not sure how difficult it is to get into the flax seed cereal business, but if Kashi can do it why not me?

How cool is that? You go girl!

[changing]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

All right, I'll go round up some protein powder... I"ve seen a few recipes that use it anyway. It'll be fun to experiment with something new.

[jennyj]

Re: Flax Cereal (No Pork Rinds Involved!)

Y-U-M-M-Y!!!!!! Now that I have "cereal" I can do this plan forever!!!!!! Haha! Question, though! If I make this recipe and split it into thirds for the day, how many carbs is that? I read a few posts down below and I think it said 12.5? I've found that I'm eating about 2/3 of the recipe - 1/3 for breakfast and 1/3 for a snack. Is it bad that I'm eating 2/3 of the recipe during the day?

Thanks for making my plan even easier!!! I don't know what I'd do without this board!