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).
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).
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).
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*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.