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Seed Cycling Mixes (+ 10 Ways to Use Them)

Two easy-to-make seed cycling mixes that make seed cycling a breeze. Plus, 10 simple ways to put them to use!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16 (2-Tbsp servings)
Calories: 98 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

FOLLICULAR MIX (flax + pumpkin)
  • 1/2 cup whole flax seeds (organic when possible)
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (organic when possible)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds (organic when possible)
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds (organic when possible // we prefer hemp hearts)
LUTEAL MIX (sesame + sunflower)
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds (organic when possible)
  • 1/2 cup hulled sesame seeds (organic when possible)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds (organic when possible)
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds (organic when possible // we prefer hemp hearts)
ADD-INS optional
  • 2 Tbsp cacao nibs
FOR SERVING optional
  • coconut yogurt
  • Fresh fruit
  • oats
  • Smoothies

Instructions

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  1. To make Follicular Seed Cycling Mix: add whole flax seeds and raw pumpkin seeds to a small blender or food processor and pulse into a fine meal (see photo). Then add to a large mixing bowl with remaining ingredients (chia seeds, desiccated coconut, hemp seeds, and cacao nibs (optional)) and stir to combine. Transfer to a large jar, label, and store in the refrigerator up to 1 month, or in the freezer for 1 month or longer (seeds will stay fresher longer in freezer).
  2. To make Luteal Seed Cycling Mix: add whole sunflower seeds and sesame seeds to a small blender or food processor and pulse into a fine meal (see photo). Then add to a large mixing bowl with remaining ingredients (chia seeds, desiccated coconut, hemp seeds, and cacao nibs (optional)), and stir to combine. Transfer to a large jar, label, and store in the refrigerator up to 1 month, or in the freezer for 1 month or longer (seeds will stay fresher longer in freezer).
  3. These cycling mixes are best made fresh. I prefer making my Follicular Cycling Mix on Day 1 of menstruation and my Luteal Cycling Mix the day after ovulation (usually day 14).
  4. Find 10 ways to use the seed mixes in the post above!

Notes

  • *Recipe as written yields ~2 cups per follicular/luteal batch.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated for the luteal phase mix without optional ingredients.*Nutrition information for a 2-Tbsp serving of the follicular phase mix without optional ingredients is as follows: Calories: 92, Fat: 7.6 g , Saturated fat: 2.1 g, Carbohydrates: 3.9 g , Sugar: 0.4 g, Sodium: 3.7 mg, Potassium: 125 mg, Protein: 3.4 g, Fiber: 3.0 g*Base blend adapted from Feel the Lean.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1two-Tablespoon servings Calories 98 (5%) Carbohydrates 3.3g (1%) Protein 3.2g (6%) Fat 8.7g (13%) Saturated Fat 2.3g (12%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 2.3g (9%) Sugar 0.4g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16(2-Tbsp servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98

% Daily Value*

Serving 1two-Tablespoon servings
Calories 98 5%
Carbohydrates 3.3g 1%
Protein 3.2g 6%
Fat 8.7g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 12%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Sugar 0.4g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.