By now you probably know about the numerous health benefits of flax seeds, from reducing your risk of cancer to providing essential vitamins and nutrients. What you may not know, however, is how to cook with them. Here are three great recipes to help you begin a friendship with flax seeds.

Breakfast Bars [Vegetarian Times]
Prepare a pan of these flax-infused breakfast bars and you’ll never miss breakfast on a busy morning. Each one is filled with fiber, vitamins, minerals and omega-3 essential fatty acids from the ground flax seeds inside. These bars also feature dried apricots and brown sugar to give them their sweet taste.

California Sushi Rolls with Flax [Healthy Flax]
If you love making your own sushi rolls at home, trying adding some flax to your next classic California roll. By mixing ground flaxseeds in with the rice, you can make this already light lunch even healthier than before.

Banana Smoothie [Ameriflax]
One of the most popular ways to eat flax is in a smoothie. This banana version has a deliciously thick, creamy texture and a sweet taste, and it will provide you with enough energy for a morning boost or to power through a tough workout. It also uses flax oil instead of seeds to reduce the grainy consistency of many flax smoothies.

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