Seed Crackers

Recipe PREP 20 min COOK 55 min

Seed Crackers

PREP 20 min COOK 55 min

Description

I’m always craving crunch, and sometimes I need a break from carrot sticks. These seeded crackers are perfect. The seeds add flavor and texture, while chia seeds binde them together. These gluten-free crackers are packed with protein and healthy fats. Chia seeds are full of fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants, while flax seeds offer both soluble and insoluble fiber for good digestion.

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Ingredients

15 crackers MAKES

1¼ cups (283 g) hemp protein
1 cup (160 g) flaxseed
1 cup (140 g) pumpkin seeds
2 cup (56 g) chia seeds
1 Tbsp (14 g) salt
3/4 cup (180 ml) water
1 Tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil
2½ Tbsp (35 ml) maple syrup
Sea salt, for sprinkling

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the hemp protein, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and salt with 3/4 cup (180 ml) of water. Mix until the water is absorbed and the mixture is sticky. With a rubber spatula, spread the mixture on the sheet tray. Use your hands to press down the mixture and make sure it's evenly distributed. It should be about 1/4 in (6 mm) thick.
Step 3

Bake until it is set, 20 to 25 minutes. It will still seem a little soft at this point, but it will not fall apart when you press it with your finger. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 325°F/165°C. Brush the cracker evenly with the coconut oil and maple syrup and sprinkle with some sea salt.
Step 4

Cut the cracker into about 15 large (3 in / 7.5 cm) pieces (you can use the back of the spatula or a knife and cut right on the baking sheet) and put the crackers back in the oven and bake until crispy, another 20 to 30 minutes. The crackers will continue to crisp up as they cool on the baking sheet, but they should be hard when they come out of the oven. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Adapted from Good for You: Bold Flavors with Benefits (Chronicle, 2020)

About the author

Akhtar Nawab

Akhtar is an award-winning chef of Indian heritage who has embraced and mastered Mexican cuisine. He is the chef-owner of Otra Vez and Alta Calidad, and his approach to cooking is showcased in his debut cookbook, Good For You.

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