Seed Crackers (Printable Version)
Thin baked seed crackers from sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, flax and chia; crisp, gluten-free snack.
# What You Need:
→ Seeds
01 - ½ cup sunflower seeds
02 - ½ cup pumpkin seeds
03 - ½ cup sesame seeds
04 - ½ cup flaxseeds, whole or ground
05 - ½ cup chia seeds
→ Dry Seasonings
06 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1 cup water
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine all seeds, sea salt, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour in the water and stir thoroughly. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes until it thickens and forms a gel-like consistency.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing down firmly with a spatula to create a thin, uniform layer about ⅛ inch thick.
05 - Bake for 30 minutes until the surface is set and beginning to dry.
06 - Remove from the oven and score the sheet into cracker shapes using a knife or pizza cutter. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Cool completely on the baking sheet, then break into individual crackers along the scored lines.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Five seeds, water, and salt are all you need for crackers that taste genuinely better than anything from a box.
- They are naturally vegan, gluten free, and low carb, so you can serve them to almost anyone without a second thought.
02 -
- If your crackers come out bendy instead of snappy, they need more time in the oven and you should return them for five minute increments until they truly crack when bent.
- The ten minute rest after adding water is not optional because that waiting period is what allows the chia and flax to create the gel that binds everything together.
03 -
- Wet your spatula or the back of a spoon with a little water before spreading the mixture and it will glide smoothly instead of sticking and tearing the dough.
- Score your crackers into irregular sizes because the smaller pieces get extra crunchy for snacking while the larger ones are perfect for topping with cheese or spreads.