Baked Whole-Wheat Flaxseed Olive Oil Flatbread
A soft, hearty baked flatbread shaped into long, thin rectangles, infused with ground flaxseed and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for easy batch meal prep and versatile serving.
Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Whisk together the whole-wheat flour
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, ground flaxseed, and baking powder until thoroughly combined.
Look for: thoroughly combined
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Add the extra virgin olive oil and…
Add the extra virgin olive oil and warm water to the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a cohesive dough forms.
Look for: a cohesive dough forms
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Transfer the dough to a clean
Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Divide the dough into 4 equal portions…
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Roll each ball out on a floured…
Roll each ball out on a floured surface into a long, thin rectangular shape about 8 inches (20cm) long and 1/8 inch (0.3cm) thick.
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Place the rectangular dough pieces onto the…
Place the rectangular dough pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 6…
Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes until the edges are light golden brown and the flatbreads are cooked through.
Look for: the edges are light golden brown and the flatbreads are cooked through
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Transfer the cooked flatbreads to a wire…
Transfer the cooked flatbreads to a wire rack and cover immediately with a clean kitchen towel to retain steam and maintain softness.
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Allow flatbreads to cool completely before storing…
Allow flatbreads to cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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