How to use flaxseed oil every day. (7 Fast and Simple Ways)

Flaxseed oil has a mild, slightly nutty flavour, making it easy to add into your daily meals and snacks. Because flaxseed oil is delicate and sensitive to heat it is not designed for cooking.

Seven Simple Ways to Include Flaxseed Oil in Your Daily Diet.

1. Drizzle Over Salads

One of the easiest ways to enjoy flaxseed oil is by using it as part of a salad dressing. Simply drizzle a small amount over leafy greens or mix with lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, herbs, a generous pinch of sea salt. This creates a simple, fresh dressing that complements many salads.

2. Add to Smoothies

Flaxseed oil blends well into smoothies and is an easy way to include healthy fats in your morning routine. Try adding a tablespoon to smoothies with berries, bananas, spinach and your choice of milk or milk alternative.

3. Stir Into Yoghurt

Another quick option is to stir a tablespoon of flaxseed oil into natural yoghurt for a delicious and filling snack. For extra texture and flavour you can also add fresh fruit, nuts or seeds, a drizzle of honey, maple syrup or your choice of sweetener.

4. Mix Into Salad Dressings and Dips

Flaxseed oil works very well as a base for homemade dressings and dips. These are excellent for vegetable crudites or dressing grain bowls, the ingredients are only limited by your imagination. Some of our favourites are garlic, mustard, lemon juice and herbs of your choice.

5. Drizzle Over Cooked Vegetables

Do not cook with flaxseed oil, try adding it after cooking. Drizzling a small amount over warm vegetables such as roasted pumpkin, steamed broccoli or sweet potato can enhance flavour while preserving the delicate omega-3 fats.

6. Add to Porridge

Flaxseed oil can also be stirred into warm porridge once it has finished cooking or cold if you prefer. Pair it with toppings like berries, cinnamon, nuts and seeds.

7. Blend Into Homemade Sauces

Flaxseed oil can be included in no cook sauces for flavourful cold pasta salad or as a fish or meat side. Fresh herbs like basil, mint and parsley pair well and taste delicious.

Stoney Creek Flaxseed oil is versatile, nutrient rich and can easily be incorporated into many everyday meals and snacks. By adding it to salads, smoothies, yoghurt and other dishes after cooking, you can enjoy its delicious mild flavour while helping preserve its natural omega-3 content.

Recipes and inspiration can be found in our recipes section.