Linseed or flaxseed is something that I usually find at the supermarket but have rarely used in cooking until recently. It’s a shame, because it’s a great source of good fatty acids and fibre, and is also the preferred fibre supplement for those who suffer from IBS and are prone to bloating.

In light of that, I may have accidentally created the ultimate bloat-free donut! Free from dairy, refined sugar and gluten!

Ingredients (makes 6 large)

• 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
• 1/2 cup linseed meal (also known as flaxseed meal)
• 1/2 cup teff grain 
• 250g punnet strawberries
• 1 cup almond milk (or you can use regular milk)
• 2 eggs (or egg substitute)
• 2 tablespoons of melted olive oil Nuttalex (or just use olive oil)
• 1/4 cup vanilla pea protein powder (entirely optional and just to add a bit more protein, but if you do add it, add another 1/4 cup almond milk)
•  1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (or your choice of sweetener e.g. rice malt syrup, Stevia)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200*C. Grease a donut or bundt tray with your choice of oil or butter (or alternatively, NoDo Donuts make a great silicon mould!).
2. Mix the quinoa flakes, linseed meal, teff grain, baking powder +/- protein powder until well combined.
3. Add the almond milk, eggs, melted Nuttalex and maple syrup and mix well.
4. Chop the strawberries into small chunks and add to the mixture, leaving some aside.
5. Pour the batter into the tray, top with the rest of the strawberries and bake until they spring back when touched (about 15-20 minutes). Eat warm with your favourite natural peanut butter!