Have you watched the show “Psych”? I recently watched all 8 seasons (thank you Amazon Prime), and in the last episode Shawn discovers a tasty treat that he calls “the only healthy thing that has ever tasted good, ever” – spiced flax seed. Now, this recipe isn’t that flax seed exactly, but it’s definitely what I imagined while I was watching the show. This Cinnamon Toasted Flax Seed is sweet, cinnamon-y, crunchy, so delicious, and yes, healthy(ish).

If you’ve ever made spiced toasted nuts of any kind, this is the same concept. In fact, to create it I adapted this recipe for Cinnamon Roasted Almonds by Two Peas and Their Pod (which, by the way, is a fantastic recipe in itself – I’ve definitely made it for Christmas gifts). Basically, you coat whole raw flax seeds in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, using an egg white to bind it all together, then roast it in a low oven until it’s toasted and crunchy. It’s a quick and simple snack that will have you eating way more flax seed than you ever thought possible.

I’ve mostly been eating it by the fist-full (because yum), but it’s also a great topping for yogurt, oatmeal, fruit, ice cream – basically anything you think could benefit from a dose of crunchy cinnamon goodness.

So whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or just another vehicle for cinnamon-sugar (no judgement), this Cinnamon Toasted Flax Seed is just the ticket. Whip some up and see for yourself.

Enjoy!

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Cinnamon Toasted Flax Seed

Completely addictive cinnamon sugar coated toasted flax seed. Adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod’s Cinnamon Roasted Almonds recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Snack

Keyword: Cinnamon Toasted Flax Seed, Flax Seed

Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

1 egg white
1 tsp water
2 c flax seeds
6 T brown sugar packed
1/4 tsp coarse sea salt
1 T cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large cookie sheet (or 2 smaller cookie sheets) with parchment paper.
Whisk egg white and water together until nice and frothy.
Add flax seeds and stir until all are completely coated with egg white.
In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Add to flax seeds and mix well.
Spread mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet in a thin layer. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until toasted to your liking. Stir every 15-20 minutes or so.
Allow to cool completely, stirring occasionally to break up any clumps. Store in an airtight container and try not to eat them all in one sitting. 🙂

Notes

Not into flax seed? Try this same recipe with any type of nut or seed you like (or a mixture!) – just make sure to use raw, unsalted nuts/seeds, since you’ll be toasting them.

7 Comments

Brittany

July 18, 2021 at 10:11 pm Reply

Thanks for posting this. This is so funny. I was searching for this recipe while watching Psych. I’ve seen the series way too many times. Also thanks to Amazon Prime. My question… Have you ever made it without egg whites?

Jamie

July 18, 2021 at 10:19 pm Reply

It’s such a great show!
I haven’t tried it without egg whites, but I bet a few tablespoons or so of aquafaba would work in its place – you really just need something to make the sugar & cinnamon stick to the flax seeds.

Christina Rains

May 18, 2020 at 7:32 pm Reply

Ok I haven’t tried the recipe yet but OMG Psych is the reason I came looking for this recipe! When the episode first aired in 2014 I had no idea what a flax seed even was so I was pretty dismissive of the treat other than the comic factor but now that I actually have flax seeds I’ll try it. Using monk fruit though lol. I’ll keep you posted.

Jamie

May 18, 2020 at 7:36 pm Reply

Psych is the best! As soon as I saw that episode I had to figure out how to make this. Definitely let me know how it works with the monk fruit!

Cinnamon Toasted Flax Seed