Continuing on with this theme of “how empty can I get this pantry?,” I regarded the two untouched containers of oats with frustration. Two? Really Megan? Luckily one of them had a great recipe on the side for some cookies, and all ingredients were already in the pantry so I went for it.

These cookies turned out GREAT. Super easy to pull together and great texture and taste!

This one got me thinking… what’s with all the hype about flaxseed, anyway?

“One tablespoon of whole seeds contains 55 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, and about 2,300 milligrams of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fat. ALA has been shown to help decrease the risk of certain inflammatory diseases like diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. Flax seeds are also an excellent source of magnesium, manganese, and thiamin and a good source of selenium. They also contain gamma-tocopheral, a form of the antioxidant vitamin E.”

— https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/10-ways-eat-and-cook-flax-seeds/

“So, what, exactly, makes flaxseed a so-called “superfood”? Today, we understand that a big part of its value is related to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to fight inflammation and help in the functioning of major organs.”

— https://m.activebeat.com/

Sold ! And — here’s the recipe: