Did you know that milled flax seed can be used as a fat substitute in most recipes? Plus it adds great fiber!

Generally, 3 Tablespoons of milled flax seed can replace 1 Tablespoon of fat or oil.  Also, 1 Tablespoon of milled flax seed + 3 Tablespoons of water can replace 1 egg.

Due to a medical thing, I am supposed to eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, so both of these substitutions work great for me! They are also great for those that have egg allergies. So for baking for someone with allergies, just replace the egg with milled flax seed and water!

Also, don’t give up if you’re results aren’t perfect the first time. Experiment, be healthy, and have fun!

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups fat-free vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
2 medium ripe bananas, chunked
3 Tbsp. milled flax seed
2 Tbsp. honey

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix on medium-high speed for 45 seconds or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.