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!
Cinnamon Toasted Flax Seed
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. 🙂