Can I use whole flaxseeds in this recipe?

No, you need to use ground flax, not whole flaxseeds.

Does flax affect female hormones?

Flax contains lignans which are phytoestrogens. At least one study has shown that consumption of flax can affect female hormone levels .

I tested the recipe using a dry sweetener. I have not tested this recipe using a liquid sweetener.

Units Scale

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup ground flax seed
1 1/4 cups gluten-free baking flour (I used Bob’s 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour)
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons coconut sugar or cane sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (you can use regular dairy milk if you aren’t on a dairy-free diet)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray a muffin tin lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Combine the ground flaxseed, flour, baking powder, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
Next, add the coconut oil, eggs, and almond milk to the mixing bowl and use a large spatula to stir together. Use a big spoon or measuring cup to divide the batter into the muffin tin.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the muffins have turned a golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean.
Remove each muffin from the tin and let them cool slightly on a rack before serving.

You can freeze any leftover muffins in a zip top bag for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before consuming.
If you aren’t gluten-free, you can use regular whole wheat all-purpose flour. You can also use almond flour or oat flour instead of the gluten-free baking mix, if you prefer.
Use any milk you’d like, including cows’ milk if you aren’t dairy-free.