Simply Nature Ground Flax Seeds

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Have you incorporated flaxseed into your diet? Flax has long been grown as both a food and fiber crop. The plant’s fibers are used to make linen and even paper products, while the seeds are edible and can be incorporated into baked goods, oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, and more.

Flaxseed also comes with its share of health benefits. Most notably, it’s high in fiber and omega-3 essential fatty acids, which may improve cholesterol levels and promote heart health. It also contains phytochemicals called lignans, which have antioxidant properties. Research also may suggest that flaxseed could help prevent cancer, may reduce blood sugar, and may reduce inflammation. It might even help with hot flashes.

Aldi sells instant oatmeal that contains flaxseed, and it’s quite good, if a bit high in sugar like most instant oatmeal.

You can also purchase flaxseed on its own from Aldi, either in whole seed form or milled/ground. This way, you can add flaxseed to whatever foods or recipes you want to. Health experts recommend ground or milled flaxseed over whole flaxseed because it’s easier for the body to digest. Whole flaxseed may simply pass undigested through the body. For that reason, I purchased the milled flaxseed to maximize nutritional benefits. You can, however, grind whole flaxseeds yourself using a food processor, and whole flaxseeds have a longer shelf life than ground ones.

Simply Nature Ground Flax Seeds cost $3.49 for a 16-ounce package in 2026. That’s up from $3.39 when we first reviewed it in 2023. In 2026, it comes out to about 22 cents per ounce.

For comparison, I looked at some ground flaxseed options at Walmart. I found 16-ounce packages of Great Value Ground Flax Seed selling for $3.54 in 2026, which is also about 22 cents per ounce. I also found name-brand Bob’s Red Mill selling for 27 cents per ounce.

The Aldi flaxseed is a product of the U.S. and of Canada. It is a Regular Buy, which means Aldi sells it year round. Aldi stocks this in the baking supplies aisle with flour, sugar, spices, cake mixes, and similar products.

Simply Nature is the private label Aldi uses for healthy or healthy-ish foods such as almond butter filled pretzels, unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Nutrition Facts and Ingredients:

The only ingredient is ground brown flaxseed.

If you’re looking out for allergens, this may contain tree nuts, wheat, soy, eggs, or milk.

It is kosher and non GMO.

One package contains 35 two-tablespoon servings. One serving has 80 calories, 5 grams of total fat (6% DV), no saturated fat, no sodium, 4 grams of total carbohydrates (1% DV), 3 grams of dietary fiber (11% DV), no sugars, and 3 grams of protein.

Storing and Using Flaxseed:

This should be stored in a cool, dark, and dry place. Refrigerate after opening. The bag has a resealable closure.

I buy this flaxseed regularly, and it lasts for several months in the fridge. Some people recommend storing ground flaxseed in the freezer to make it last longer, but I haven’t had a problem with it going bad and haven’t tried that. If your flaxseed has a bitter or fishy type of smell, then it’s probably gone bad and it’s time to toss it (you can put rancid flaxseed in your compost bin).

This blends almost seamlessly into whatever food you add it to, so you hardly notice it’s there. Some people describe flaxseed as having a mild, nutty, or earthy flavor, or it might taste similar to sesame seeds.

One family member tops their daily bowl of homemade oatmeal with this flaxseed. I also use it to make no-bake energy bites that feature oats, coconut, peanut butter, flaxseed, chocolate chips, honey, chia seeds, and vanilla. They make a great snack or breakfast food, and we like to take them camping.

You can sprinkle ground flaxseed onto a variety of foods you might already eat. Examples include:

• oatmeal
• smoothies
• soup or chili
• yogurt
• peanut butter toast

You can also incorporate it into:

• baked goods such as quick breads, muffins, pancakes, waffles, etc.
• homemade burger patties
• homemade breading for chicken or fish
• homemade granola

The Aldi flaxseed package even includes a recipe for a smoothie. I haven’t tried the smoothie recipe, so I can’t speak to whether it’s any good, but I’ve posted it below.

Berry Chocolate Protein Flax Smoothie:

Ingredients — 

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop chocolate protein
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• ice cubes (optional)

Directions —

Blend all ingredients in a blender. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

The Verdict:

Simply Nature Ground Flax Seeds are a good source of fiber and may help promote heart health and better cholesterol levels. These ground seeds can be sprinkled onto oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, soups, and more. They’re also great incorporated into baked goods such as muffins, bread, rolls, quick breads, pancakes, waffles, and more. We especially like flax seed in homemade energy bites (see recipe link in post above).