Crunchy Seed Crackers (Gluten and Dairy Free!)

These Crunchy Seed Crackers are full of seeds and have a crunchy texture that makes them perfect for pairing with cheese. They are particularly good for those who are on a gluten-free diet as they are primarily made of seeds with just some water for binding and a little salt for baking, and they don’t contain any flour at all.

To make these seed crackers, you start by mixing chia seeds with flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, salt, pepper, and oil; then, they have to sit until the seeds have absorbed all of the fluid before you spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. A drizzle of oil is added on top of the seed mixture to help crisp them up during baking. Once baked, the seed mixture will be crisp and texture, and easy to break apart. Whether you want to eat the seed crackers as a crunchy snack or with some cheese and cured meat, these seed crackers will be sure to please.

What are Seed Crackers?

These seed crackers include chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, water, oil, salt, and pepper. The chia seeds help gel the mixture together so it is easy to spread onto a baking sheet. This means that you don’t have to include any flour in the crackers, which is perfect for those who prefer not to eat wheat or can’t have wheat due to health reasons.

These seed crackers are quite nutritious due to their abundance of seeds. They are high in fibre, and have plenty of nutrients in the form of magnesium, protein, zinc, niacin, folate, vitamin E, and more. Their flavor and addictive crunch are an added bonus considering they are such a nutrient-rich food.

Pro Tips

• Don’t adjust the quantities of seeds in this recipe as the right amount of chia seeds is essential to ensuring the cracker mixture binds together.
• Only add enough oil to the seed mixture to ensure that is is properly moistened and adds flavor.
• Feel free to use whatever oil you prefer such as vegetable oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, or avocado oil.
• Ensure that you spread the seed mixture into an even layer so that it bakes evenly.
• You will know the seed crackers have baked long enough when they are crisp and no longer shiny.
• If desired, you can add extra seasonings to the seed mixture such as cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, curry powder, and more.

What to Serve with Seed Crackers?

These seed crackers are delicious on their own as a nutritious replacement for potato chips, however, they also work well served with cheese, cured meat, and whatever else you would normally have with cheese and crackers. Pickles, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, olives, and sun dried tomatoes are all good choices.

How Can I Ensure the Seed Crackers Have a More Uniform Shape?

If you prefer not to break the seed crackers by hand, you can pull the crackers out of the oven at the halfway point so you can score the crackers at the points you would like to break them. Then, you can return them to the oven to finish baking them. Once they are baked, they should break cleanly along the lines where you have scored them.

Can I Add Cheese to the Crackers?

Yes, if you would like to add a cheesy flavor to the crackers, you could stir some grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast into the seed cracker mixture before baking it.

Should the Seeds Be Pre-toasted?

No, since the seeds will toast in the oven during the baking process, it isn’t recommended that you use pre-toasted seeds or else they may burn in the oven.

Help! Why Didn't My Crackers Turn Out Cripy?

The crackers might not have turned out crispy if there was excess moisture left in the mixture or if the baking time was too short. Allowing the seeds to soak too long or not spreading the mixture thinly on the baking tray can also prevent them from crisping up. To fix this, ensure an even, thin layer and consider baking them slightly longer at a lower temperature to fully dry them out without burning.

How to Store Seed Crackers

These seed crackers can be stored in an airtight container for 1 to 2 weeks. It isn’t recommended to freeze them as they may lose their crispness during the freezing process.

How to Make Seed Crackers

Step 1

Step 1

Step 1: Combine the chia seeds with the flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, water, oil, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined. Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes.

Step 1: Combine the chia seeds with the flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, water, oil, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined. Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Step 2

Step 2: Spread the seed mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle it with the oil. Bake the crackers in a 200°C (392°F) oven for 20 minutes.

Step 2: Spread the seed mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle it with the oil. Bake the crackers in a 200°C (392°F) oven for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3

Step 3: Once cooled, break the crackers into pieces and serve.

Step 3: Once cooled, break the crackers into pieces and serve.