Superbly Seeded Crackers
Looking for the perfect nibbles for game day, or a quick and healthy snack? They're gluten free, grain free, oil free, vegan and delicious! These are FAR cheaper than store bought alternatives (with the added benefit you know exactly what's in them!) Enjoy with dips, spreads, salad, or crudités!
Looking for the perfect nibbles for game day, or a quick and healthy snack? These are packed with nutrients and last up to 1 week in an airtight container. They're gluten free, grain free, oil free, vegan and delicious!
I find it cheapest to bulk buy the seeds to make these over and over- they end up being FAR cheaper than store bought alternatives (with the added benefit you know exactly what's in them!)
Enjoy with dips, soup, spreads, salad, or crudités!
Ingredients
1/2 cup black seame seeds
1/2 cup white sesame seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup hulled sunflower seeds
2/3cup ground golden flax
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1/4 cup nigella seeds (optional)
Pinch of smoked sea salt or garlic salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional- adds vitamin B and extra protein as well as a slightly cheesy flavour)
1 1/4- 1 1/2 cups water
Method
Preaheat the oven to 350F/ 180C
Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl
Add 1 cup of water and mix thoroughly with a spoon or large fork. Add the remaining 1/2 cup water little by little, the mixture should feel sandy.
Note- you may not need all the water if you have not included all the optional dry ingredients.
Leave to one side for round 5-7 minutes while you prep your baking trays.
To make square shape (easier and quicker!)
Cut a piece of parchment/ baking paper the size of your baking tray and lay it on a flat surface such as the counter, or chopping board
Scoop half the mixture onto the paper
Cut a second piece of parchment/ baking paper to lay on top
Use a rolling pin to spread the mixture evenly, it should be around 2-3mm thick
Remove the top piece of parchment/ baking paper and use a large knife to cut the seed mixture into squares
Repeat with the seconf half of the mixture
To make round shape
Use a teaspoon to scoop the mixture into small mounds on a baking tray lined with parchment/ baking paper
Run the back of the spoon under a tap to wet it before using it to spread out the mixture into even circles
This volume of mixture will likely require 2-3 baking trays
Bake at 350F/ 180C for 20-25 minutes, leave to cool before removing from the parchment/ baking paper.
Serve with dips and spreads, or by themselves! I love to pair mine with some fresh fruit and veggies- apple, radish, and some micro greens, and a little hummus or guac.
These also go really well with creamy dips such as whipped tofu and vegan cream cheese.