How to Grind Flax Seed in Vita-Mix

Vitamix blenders have been a popular blender choice for smoothie and coffee shops for years. Now widely available to the general public, Vitamix blenders will grind and blend almost anything. Flax seeds are known for being rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. When ground into a paste, they can be added to most recipes in small amounts without drastically changing the flavor or texture.

Things You'll Need

• Whole flax seeds
• Freezer containers

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Instructions

• 1

  Purchase whole flax seeds at your local health food store. They are often available in the bulk bins allowing you to choose how much to buy.

• 2

  Place your whole flax seeds into the blender portion of the Vitamix and replace the lid. Use the "pulse" button to gently begin to grind your seeds. Do not add liquid; the natural oils in the flax seeds will allow the seeds to grind into a paste. Once the seeds have started to grind down, you can push the "blend" button to finish the process.

• 3

  Place the flax seed paste into freezer safe bowls or bags and freeze. If you prefer to make a large batch at once, freeze in a few different small portions. Pull them out and thaw in the refrigerator to use as needed.