With October marking International Menopause Awareness Month, I wanted to share a couple of delicious Linwood’s Health Foods recipes made with Menoligna, a unique blend designed to naturally support women’s wellbeing during menopause.
Rich in plant-based lignans from flaxseed, Menoligna helps promote hormonal balance, supports heart and bone health, and provides essential omega-3 fatty acids and fibre. These recipes combine nutrient-rich ingredients with bold, autumnal flavours, making them nourishing, delicious, and perfect for the season.
Easy Hormone-Balancing Smoothie
With Only 5 Ingredients | Perfect for Menopause Support
Serves: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large handfuls kale
- 1 grapefruit, chopped
- 1 small banana
- 2 tbsp Linwood’s Menoligna
- 300–400ml coconut milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Protein-Packed Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Linwood’s Menoligna
- 2 tbsp water
- 45ml maple syrup
- 60g coconut oil, melted
- 60g smooth almond butter
- 200g ground almonds
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 70g chopped walnuts
- 80g raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking tray with parchment.
- Mix 2 tbsp Linwood’s Menoligna and water in a small bowl; set aside for 5 minutes.
- Whisk maple syrup, coconut oil, and almond butter in a bowl.
- Add the Menoligna mixture and stir to combine.
- Add ground almonds, baking powder, and salt; mix until fully combined.
- Combine walnuts and remaining 1 tbsp Menoligna in a separate bowl.
- Shape dough into 10–12 balls, roll in the walnut mixture, and place on tray.
- Press each cookie slightly and make an indent in the centre; fill with raspberry jam.
- Bake for 15 minutes, cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to four days.