Seed Crackers

I love crackers with dips, cheese, spreads, and even just for snacking on. I try to eat crackers that are on the healthier side, but I’ve never tried making my own until now! These Seed Crackers have a lot of good-for-you ingredients in them and I think they make a great snack substitute for chips when you’re craving somethibg salty!

These crackers have a good, crunchy texture and they pair well with your favorite dips, cheese (I like them with crumbled goat and feta cheese), sweet or savory spreads, or just on their own as a simple snack because they’re so tasty! They’re made with pepitas, sunflower seed kernels, sesame seeds, and flaxseed. The tapioca flour used in this recipe is gluten-free and helps bind the ingredients together (you can also substitute Arrowroot flour if you prefer).

I also added in some minced onion and garlic for a little extra savory flavor. Salt is optional, since the pepitas and sunflower seed kernels are roasted and salted—if you prefer a low-salt taste, you probably won’t need to add any salt. If you like things a little saltier, start with 1/4 teaspoon…but I think any more than 1/2 teaspoon would be too much.

Hope you enjoy these crackers!

Seed Crackers

  • Servings: 8
  • Difficulty: easy
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SEED CRACKERS by NancyC
Makes about 25 crackers

1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seed kernels), roasted and salted
1/4 cup sunflower seed kernels, roasted and salted
1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons flaxseed (whole seeds or ground)
3 Tablespoons Tapioca flour (or substitute Arrowroot flour)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 to 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup boiling water

Preheat oven to 300˚F. Line a 10 x 15″ baking sheet with parchment paper and have a second sheet ready for later; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the pepitas, sunflower kernels, sesame seeds, flaxseed, and Tapioca flour. Add the olive oil and mix well. Then add in the minced onion and garlic, salt (if desired), and pepper and stir in the boiling water, mixing everything together well. Let the mixture rest for 1 minute.

Spoon the seed mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with the second sheet. Using a rolling pin, spread the mixture into a thin, even layer about the thickness of a pepita. Then carefully peel off the top sheet of parchment paper and bake the thin, flattened seed cracker mixture for 35 to 40 minutes, until crackers are light golden brown (rotate the pan after 20 minutes of baking so they bake evenly).

Let crackers cool, then break into pieces roughly about 1 1/2″ in size. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com

Just a note: You could substitute raw pepitas and sunflower kernels in place of the roasted and salted variety, and in that case, you may want to add in some salt to suit your taste.

Are you a fan of crackers too? These seed crackers are much easier to make than I thought they would be! And they’re filled with so many good things! They remind me of all the good things in nature that God provides us with—like the food we grow that nourishes our bodies and gives us strength and energy. Sometimes we take everyday blessings like this for granted, don’t we? Let’s cultivate grateful hearts this autumn season and remember how much God cares for us. As Philippians 4:19 (The Message) says, You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need.

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