How Much Flax Seed Can I Put Into Smoothies or Muffins Without really tasting it?

Question

I am making a dozen apple cinnamon muffins, and would like to add flax seed to make them slightly healthier, but don't know how much to put into the recipe. How much can I put in without affecting their taste?

I also make smoothies every morning and would like to add flax seed into them. The smoothie recipe is as follows. How much flax seed can I put into this without messing with the taste?

Smoothie Recipe:

2 cups assorted frozen mango, pineapple, and strawberries

1/2 cup skim milk

1/2 cup pomegranite juice

2 leaves spinach

TIA!

Answer 1

What the h**l is flax seed???????

Answer 2

I use 1tbs. That is plenty to get the benefit of the seeds. Also for smoothies Flax Meal works well.

Answer 3

Flaxseed oil is same as linseed oil.  We used it in wood shop in high school.  I wouldn't eat it.

Answer 4

Thats more of a trial and error kind of issue. You'll just have to keep adding bit by bit and see how much is just right.