Healthy Seed Crackers Recipe
Here is a healthy and flavorful recipe for Seed Crackers. This vegan and gluten-free recipe has no preservatives and is full of fiber and nutrition. Skip store-bought crackers and make your own!
Crackers are such a fun snack. They offer the perfect crunch with just the right touch of salt and other flavors. The problem is when buying crackers at the store, they can contain unwanted ingredients and also can cost quite a bit.
This recipe is so simple to make and is very allergy-friendly considering it’s nut-free, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Don’t like an ingredient or have it hand? Just use more of the other ingredients or swap the ingredients out for your choice.
Why You Need This Recipe
- Most of these ingredients can be purchased in bulk, which is a huge savings over buying ready-made crackers!
- You will know exactly what you are eating. No preservatives or sneaky ingredients like “natural flavors.”
- You can customize your crackers. Not a fan of garlic? Try some paprika. I bet you could even use cinnamon for a sweeter treat.
Key Ingredients
Chia seeds act like gelatin or eggs here to hold all the other delicious ingredients together.
Flaxseeds add healthy omega-3 fats and they also do some of the binding work.
Sunflower seeds have a nutty flavor to them.
Pepitas are the softest seed used here and will add a fun new flavor not everyone is used to.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Combine all the seeds and seasoning and mix well.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Two
Add water and let rest for 20 minutes to gel together while you heat the oven and prepare a pan.
Step Three
Spread the mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet. This will allow you to easily remove the entire sheet to a cooling rack.
Step Four
Score into desired cracker shapes before baking, making it easy to snap apart later. Bake, cool, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Substitutions
- Feel free to adjust the types of seeds you use in this recipe. But, use at least ¼ cup of chia seeds to help the mixture stick together.
- You can use either whole or ground flax seeds in this recipe, but I recommend using whole flax seeds to get more texture in the crackers.
Recipe FAQs
Definitely use what you have to create the full amount needed in the recipe. You want to have a variety and you also want to make sure and still use at least 1/4 cup of chia seeds. These are your vegan “glue” that holds everything together, much like an egg would in other recipes.
There is no dairy, gluten, or nuts in this recipe. The only thing to keep in mind is any cross-contamination issues in the seeds if you have a nut allergy and are very sensitive.
More Healthy Snack Recipes You Might Like
Here are some more crackers and delicious things to serve with them!
- Dehydrated Carrot Juice Pulp Crackers
- Apple and Flax Dehydrator Crackers
- Oil-Free Hummus with Tahini
- Salmon Salad with Mayo
- Copycat Costco Chicken Salad
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Healthy Seed Crackers Recipe
Here is a healthy and flavorful recipe for Seed Crackers. This vegan and gluten-free recipe has no preservatives and is full of fiber and nutrition. Skip store-bought crackers and make your own!
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw hulled sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup raw hulled pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic
- 3/4 cup water
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, salt, garlic, and water. Stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for at least 20 minutes to thicken before moving onto the next step.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the top of the parchment paper lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Stir the seed mixture and transfer it onto the baking sheet. Use a spatula to smooth the surface of the mixture so it is about ¼-inch in height. Then, use a knife to score cracker shapes into the mixture.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the tops of the crackers start to turn a golden brown.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Lay the parchment paper with the crackers on a cooling rack for 20-30 minutes to let the crackers cool completely.
- Then, once the crackers are cool, remove them from the parchment paper and use your hands to break the crackers into pieces.
- Enjoy immediately, or place the crackers in an airtight container and store for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the types of seeds you use in this recipe. But, use at least ¼ cup of chia seeds to help the mixture stick together.
- You can use either whole or ground flax seeds in this recipe, but I recommend using whole flax seeds to get more texture in the crackers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 119.6 mg
- Fat: 8.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.2 g
- Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Easy to make and delish! I can eat it and not feel guilty. I added Sesame seeds to the recipe just because lol
What oven temperature?
Check the recipe card for all the details!
Just wondering if I do not have flax seeds, what can I substitute with or just add in more chia seeds and maybe hemp hearts.
Great question! I have not tested without flax seeds. Please LMK if you try it!
I am so addicted to these crackers! I make them every Sunday. I crave them so much! They have a very satisfying crunch and the best tastiest taste that I can’t get enough of! You can press them out thin and evenly with a piece of parchment on top and use another sheet pan on top the get them thin, just remove the top piece of parchment before you bake them.
Hi, I didn’t have chai seeds so I replaced them with 1/4 cup shredded coconut and 1/4 cup almond flour to thicken the mixture. I also replaced ground garlic with cayenne pepper and smoked paprika. They are really good.
Awesome, so glad you liked the recipe. Thanks for sharing your substitutes.
Easy and delicious! I love this recipe!
These are sooooo tasty!!! And easy to make.
Hi Carrie,
Just two questions.
How many crackers in a serving?
Can you use tap water instead of filtered water?
Thank you,
Ali
Hi Ali, yes you can use tap water….I just like filtered water to keep out any chlorine. The batch makes about 10 servings in total.
Can these be cooked in the air fryer?
I’m sure they can be…I haven’t tested it though. I would cut the cook time in half and check to see if they are crispy.