These seed crackers are crunchy, tasty, and really easy to make. You just mix everything in a bowl, bake it, and break it into pieces. They're great for snacks or lunchboxes!
The first time I made these, I didn't think they would turn out so good. But when I took them out of the oven, they were golden and smelled amazing. When I broke them apart, they had the best crunch.
Now I make them all the time. I like to eat them plain, but they're also yummy with cheese, peanut butter, or hummus. Sometimes I add a little spice or herbs to change up the flavor.
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⭐Why You'll Love These Seed Crackers
- Easy Preparation: With minimal steps, this recipe is easy to follow. It doesn't require advanced cooking skills.
- Customizable: You have the flexibility to customize the recipe based on your preferences. Experiment with different seed combinations, add herbs, spices, for a personalized touch.
🧾Seed Crackers Ingredients
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.
- Flax Seeds: I love how these hold the crackers together and make them extra crunchy.
- Sunflower and Melon Seeds: These give the crackers a nutty bite and make every piece more fun to eat.
- Chia Seeds: When they soak up water, they turn sticky and help everything stay in place.
- Almond Flour and Salt: Almond flour makes the base nice and smooth, while a pinch of salt brings out the flavor.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Seed Crackers
You can find the complete printable Seed Crackers recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together the flax seeds, sunflower seeds, melon seeds, chia seeds, and almond flour. Add a dash of salt for seasoning.
2. Pour the boiling water onto the seed mixture and thoroughly stir until everything is well incorporated.
3. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the seeds to soak up the water and form a cohesive, sticky dough.
4. After the mixture has achieved a thicker consistency, evenly spread it onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven at 160°C (350°F) with a fan, and bake for approximately 1 hour or until the edges turn golden brown and the crackers feel firm when touched.
6. Take the crackers out of the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
7. Using a pizza cutter, slice the crackers into your preferred sizes and shapes.
8. Allow the crackers to cool down completely.
9. Enjoy the crackers alongside your preferred dipping sauce.
📖Variations
- Spicy Seed Crackers: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, or chili powder for a spicy kick. You can also include crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Cheesy Seed Crackers: Mix in nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan cheese to give the crackers a savory, cheesy flavor.
🍽 What to Serve with Seed Crackers
I like these crackers with hummus or tzatziki, but they're also great with cream cheese, butter, or even soup on the side.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Press Flat with Paper: I sometimes put another sheet of parchment on top and press; it helps make the crackers even and thin.
Check the Edges: The edges brown faster, so I use them as my guide to see if the crackers are ready.
Don't Rush the Resting Step: I always let the dough sit for the full 5 minutes so it gets sticky; this makes it easier to spread and helps the crackers hold together.
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Recipe
Seed Crackers
Ingredients
- 178 g Flax Seeds
- 135 g Sunflower Seeds
- 40 g Melon Seeds
- 57 g Chia Seeds
- 32 g Almond Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 355 ml Boiling Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C) or 320°F (160°C) fan-forced and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flax seeds, sunflower seeds, melon seeds, chia seeds, almond flour, and salt.
- Pour the boiling water over the seed mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, allowing the seeds to absorb the water and form a sticky dough.
- Spread the dough evenly over the prepared baking sheet, pressing it into a thin, uniform layer.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour, or until the edges are golden brown and the crackers feel firm to the touch.
- Remove the tray from the oven and let the crackers cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
- Cut the slab into pieces using a pizza cutter, making squares or rectangles as you prefer.
- Allow the crackers to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
These seed crackers are AMAZING! So easy to make and delicious. They've become my new go-to snack