Healthy Homemade Crackers (gluten-free)
Are you looking for a healthier snack option that’s both satisfying and easy to make? Look no further than these healthy, homemade gluten-free seed crackers! Made with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and flax seeds, they're nourishing and customizable! Whether you’re enjoying them with your favorite dip, on a charcuterie board, or on their own, these crackers are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. They are cost-effective and dietary friendly, being vegan, gluten-free, keto, and paleo-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup whole flax seeds
- 2 tbsp whole psyllium husks *see notes for subs
- 2 cups water *I like to substitute 1 cup with bone broth for added nutrients/protein!
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, but delicious!)
- seasonings of choice (I like doing 2 tsp dried mixed herbs!)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients, mixing well. Set the bowl aside for 20 minutes or so to allow it to thicken/gel.
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- After 20 minutes, pour the seed mixture onto the baking sheet, spreading it out evenly - about 1/5-1/6" thick. The thinner you spread it, the crunchier your crackers will be! You can use two baking sheets if needed!
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until golden all over. You may want to add an addition 5-10 minutes depending on how browned/golden and crispy you want the crackers - each oven varies! Be sure to keep an eye on them towards the end of baking so they don't burn!
- Remove the crackers from the oven and allow to cool for at least an hour. The longer they cool, the crispier they get! Once they've cooled, break them into crackers using your hands or you can use a knife (although you may experience some crumbling, but that's okay!).
- Store in an air-tight container.
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Notes
To store: Keep the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
*Psyllium husk - If you aren't familiar with psyllium husk, you may be thinking "do i really need to use it?" Yes! It's essential for holding the crackers together. It's also an incredible source of fiber. It's sold at most grocery stores, but I purchase it on Amazon because I find it to be cheapest! If you really don't want to purchase them, you can substitute chia seeds.