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    LSA: Linseed, sunflower seed and almond meal

    16 October 2015 by Amber |

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    LSA, or ground linseed (flaxseed), sunflower seeds and almonds, is amazingly good for you and so easy to make at home.

    LSA: Linseed (flaxseed), sunflower seed and almond meal.

    I first heard of LSA more than 10 years ago, when a friend was reading a popular liver detox book and following its diet recommendations. I can't say I ever read the book, but I liked the idea of the LSA it touted as a healthy addition to your diet, a way to support your liver and an excellent source of omega fatty acids.

    Since then I've usually had a bag of LSA tucked away in my fridge, and regularly add it to porridge, smoothies and baking. It's nutty, sweet, and easy to add to your diet without feeling like you're eating birdseed.

    And why would you want to add it to your diet? LSA is a mixture of ground raw linseed (also known as flaxseed), sunflower seeds and almonds. Altogether, this mixture is a good source of omega fatty acids, dietary fibre, vitamin E (alpha tocopherol), thiamin, magnesium, phosphorus and copper, and a very good source of manganese.

    The proportions in commercial LSA blends are three parts linseed, two parts sunflower seeds, and one part almonds. There's nothing else to it, so I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to get around to making it at home.

    If you have a high speed blender there's absolutely no excuse, but you can still make it with a decent food processor or even a coffee grinder. Using my Optimum 9400, it took about 20 seconds to make. The final result is soft, finely ground and most importantly - fresh. Much as I like LSA, I don't use it every day, so I'm really happy about being able to make smaller quantities, with fresher ingredients, more often.

    If you buy LSA already, I encourage you to try making it yourself, and if you've never tried it, give it a go! Now that I have a fresh batch made, I'll have a few recipes with LSA coming up soon.

    LSA: Linseed (flaxseed), sunflower seeds and almonds freshly ground in my blender.

    DIY LSA: Ground linseed (flaxseed), sunflower seeds and almonds.

    DIY LSA: Linseed, sunflower seed and almond meal

    LSA, or ground linseed (flaxseed), sunflower seeds and almonds, is amazingly good for you and so easy to make at home.
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    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Total time: 5 minutes
    Course: Basics
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 43kcal
    Author: Quite Good Food

    INGREDIENTS

    • 3 parts linseed (flaxseed)
    • 2 parts sunflower seeds
    • 1 part almonds

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Put linseed, sunflower seeds and almonds into your blender or food processor. Blend at a high speed for 10-20 seconds, or until finely ground. You may need to stop and stir it around a bit to ensure you don't have any chunky bits.
    • If you're using a coffee grinder, do it one ingredient at a time and in small quantities, then mix ground ingredients together.
    • Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.

    RECIPE NOTES

    I made my batch of LSA with 3 tablespoon linseed, 2 tablespoon sunflower seeds and 1 tablespoon almonds. Once ground, this made approximately ⅔ cup of LSA meal (more than the sum of its parts, gotta love that!).
    Nutrition information is approximate, per tablespoon.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.8g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.7g
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    DIY LSA: Ground linseed (flaxseed), sunflower seeds and almonds. A great source of omega fatty acids, and incredibly easy to make at home.

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    1. elena

      March 04, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      does it has to be keep in a glass or plastic container?

      • Amber

        March 05, 2019 at 11:34 am

        Hi Elena, no it just needs to be in a sealed container to help it stay fresh 🙂

    2. Ryan

      May 13, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      Should the sunflower seeds be raw?

      • Amber

        May 13, 2019 at 3:03 pm

        Yes 🙂

    3. Anne Spode

      July 20, 2019 at 11:37 am

      What quantity should be taken and should it be everyday? My reason is for increased fibre in my diet.

      • Amber

        July 22, 2019 at 1:13 pm

        Hi Anne, I don't think there's any specific amount or frequency that is recommended. I'd start by adding 1 tablespoon to your oatmeal or other cereals and see how you enjoy it 🙂 It's also easy to add in to smoothies or cookies, you could stir it through yoghurt, or add some to a home made burger pattie mixture.

    4. Gustav jan

      July 08, 2020 at 3:01 am

      Hallo, is this mix like a psykedelic trip like lsa seeds?

      • Amber

        July 13, 2020 at 8:47 am

        No, this mix is not a psychedelic trip - just a health food.

    5. Amanda

      August 01, 2020 at 8:37 am

      How long will it keep in the fridge please

      • Amber

        August 06, 2020 at 12:39 pm

        Hi Amanda, I'm not sure of the maximum storage time but it will keep for a long time in the fridge. I would think at least a month.

    6. Heather

      August 16, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      Is that tablespoon of almonds, whole almonds or something smaller, like sliced or slivered almonds?

      • Amber

        August 29, 2020 at 11:48 am

        Hi Heather, I used whole raw almonds 🙂

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