Source: Liudmyla, AdobeStockWant to add more variety to your usual homemade drinks? It's super easy! We suggest making flaxseed kissel! It has an interesting texture and taste, and it's also very healthy. Discover the best recipes in our selection!
1. Flaxseed Kissel with Honey
Source: AdobeStockBoosts immunity and improves metabolism.
You will need: 3 tbsp flax seeds, 3 tbsp honey, 1.5 tbsp lemon juice, 900 ml water.
Preparation: Pour warm water over the flax seeds and leave them overnight. In the morning, blend this mixture until smooth, then add honey and lemon juice to taste. Done!
2. Flaxseed Kissel with Prunes
Source: AdobeStockAromatic, original, and beneficial for digestive health.
You will need: 150 g flax seeds, 150 g prunes, 1.5 L water, honey.
Preparation: Soak prunes in hot water for 10-15 minutes, rinse, and chop finely. Place prunes and flax seeds in a pot, pour in 1.5 L of warm water, cover, and leave overnight. Then, blend the kissel until smooth and add honey to taste.
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3. Flaxseed Kissel with Berries
Source: AdobeStockAny frozen berries or fruits will work.
You will need: 150 g flax seeds, 150 g berries, 1.5 L water, sugar or honey.
Preparation: Pour warm water over the berries and flax seeds, stir, cover, and leave overnight. In the morning, thoroughly blend the mixture with an immersion blender, and add sugar or honey to taste.
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4. Flaxseed Flour Kissel with Honey
Source: AdobeStockThis recipe specifically requires flaxseed flour, not whole seeds.
You will need: 2-3 tbsp flaxseed flour, 1 L water, sugar or honey.
Preparation: Pour a small amount of warm water over the flaxseed flour and stir to avoid lumps. Gradually pour in the remaining water, bring the kissel to a boil, stirring constantly, and remove from heat. Add sugar or honey to taste.
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5. Flaxseed Kissel with Cranberries and Cinnamon
Source: AdobeStockIn case you want something a bit more unique!
You will need: 2.5 tbsp flax seeds, 50 g cranberries, 2.5 cups water, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, sugar or honey.
Preparation: Grind the flax seeds into flour and pour warm water over them overnight. Then, add cranberries, bring to a boil, and simmer gently, stirring. After that, add cinnamon, honey, and sugar to taste, stir again, let the kissel cool slightly, crush the berries, and strain the drink.
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6. Flaxseed Kissel with Orange and Sea Buckthorn
Source: AdobeStockFeel free to add any spices you like.
You will need: 3 tbsp flaxseed flour, 100 g sea buckthorn, 2 oranges, 800 ml water, honey, ground cinnamon, spices.
Preparation: Peel and blend oranges with a small amount of water, then lightly strain to leave juice and some pulp. Add whole or mashed sea buckthorn, spices to taste, and water.
Heat the mixture almost to boiling and slowly pour the resulting decoction into the flaxseed flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Let the kissel steep for about 15 minutes, strain, and add honey to taste.