Seed Crackers

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Author: Susan, AKA Kiwicook

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SEED CRACKERS

I thought it was high time I made some crackers. But not just any crackers… Really, really, really, healthy crackers! No wheat (so no gluten), no dairy, just seeds. Which seeds, you ask? Well… the line-up includes sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, poppy, linseed and chia… truly a power-pack of antioxidants, minerals and fibre.

What’s cool about this Seed Crackers recipe is that it’s the linseeds (flaxseeds) and chia seeds that do all the work in holding these babies together – it’s all that gooey substance they release when immersed in liquid that does it. All you have to do is roll ’em, and bake ’em. Simple, nutritious, delicious. Swipe on some pesto, hummus, or even just some delicious butter, and you’ve got a healthy and very sustaining snack.

Thanks to Bite.co.nz for this great recipe. It’s pretty flexible – you could use whatever seeds you like, or have about. I couldn’t find any poppy seeds at the supermarket when I made these, so I added in a quarter cup of quinoa and amaranth mix instead. Having said that, you DO need to include the Chia and/or Flaxseeds for the reason I outlined above – if you’re using only one of them, double the quantity. By the way, if flaky salt isn’t your thing, you could add some other flavouring if you prefer – perhaps some garlic powder, dried herbs, nutritional yeast (to add a cheesy flavour), or black pepper.

Enough said. Enjoy!

SEED CRACKERS

SEED CRACKERS

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 1 Tray

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds (Pepitas)
  • 1/4 cup Sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup Poppy seeds
  • 1/4 cup Linseeds (Flaxseeds)
  • 1/4 cup Chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • Flaked sea salt to sprinkle over

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 170C (340F).
  • Place all the seeds (you can break the larger seeds down a bit first in a food processor, if you like) and first measure of salt in a large bowl. Pour in water and mix to combine (don’t worry – it will be sopping wet, but this will all be absorbed!). Leave for 15 minutes to allow the Chia and Flaxseeds to bind everything together.
  • Tip mixture onto a baking tray lined with baking paper (I suggest you lightly spray the baking paper with vegetable oil first to avoid sticking) and lightly press the mixture down with a spatula.
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  • Lay another piece of greased baking paper over top (greased side down) and then, using a rolling pin, roll over the mixture gently and evenly until it is about 3-4mm in height.
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  • Peel the top layer of baking paper off. Sprinkle the mixture with flaky sea salt, then bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, remove the tray from the oven and, using a sharp knife, slice into crackers.
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  • Now, return the crackers to the oven and cook for a further 20-30 minutes until crisp and just turning golden.
  • Remove to a rack to cool, then store in an airtight container.
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Susan, AKA Kiwicook
About The Author
Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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