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    Healthy Multi Seed Crackers

    Published: Apr 5, 2023 by danikavanderpyl · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Crispy and delicious these healthy multi seed crackers are made from sunflower, pumpkin, flax, hemp, and sesame seeds! This grain free snack is super simple to make and enjoy all week.

    Square seed crackers scattered on a cookie sheet.

    5 Reasons to Eat Seed Crackers

    • These healthy multi crackers are super nutrient-dense! Seeds are little powerhouses giving your body powerful building blocks.
    • These crackers are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, grain free, and low-carb which makes this a great snack option for everyone.
    • They are a great source of fiber and protein. This helps regulate blood sugar levels and prevent spikes in insulin. This recipe can be especially beneficial for people with diabetes or insulin resistance.
    • Eating these seed crackers can be a satisfying snack that can help you feel full and prevent overeating.
    • Seed crackers are versatile and can be eaten as a snack, paired with dips or spreads, or used as a crunchy topping for salads or soups.
    Jump to:
    • 5 Reasons to Eat Seed Crackers
    • Ingredients
    • Optional Add In's and Flavor Variations
    • Instructions
    • Recipe development of these crackers
    • How to double this recipe
    • What should I eat with seed crackers?
    • Storage and Freezing
    • Multi Seed Crackers

    Ingredients

    We are using 5 seeds to make these healthy crackers, then the only other things you need are water, salt, and spices. See all the details below!

    5 seeds, flax, sesame, hemp hearts, pumpkin, sunflower, measured out with water and salt, for mutli seed crackers.
    • Sunflower seeds come from the sunflower plant and are high in protein, fiber, calcium, iron, and magnesium.
    • Flax seeds, are little brown seeds. They are the richest source of omega 3 linolenic acid, which is the type of essential fatty acid that is most deficient in the North American diet. For this recipe you need ground flax seed, you make make it yourself by grinding them in a blender or coffee maker into a powder, or you can buy them ground. Once the seeds are ground they can go bad fast, to prevent this store the ground seeds in the freezer.
    • Sesame seeds are little white seeds that are high in protein, fiber, calcium, iron, and magnesium.
    • Hemp hearts are green and white flecks that come from the hemp plant. When you think about hemp hearts think about protein! They have a very high protein content at 9.4 grams per 3 tablespoons.
    • Pumpkin Seeds. Did you know that pumpkin seeds contain more iron than liver by weight? They are also another awesome source of essential fatty acids.
    • Water is needed to bind these seeds together.
    • Sea salt, creates a burst of flavor in these crackers. I like to use this celtic sea salt as it is high in good minerals.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Optional Add In's and Flavor Variations

    Here's some ideas on how you can add fun flavors to your healthy seed crackers!

    • Everything bagel. Mix together about 1 teaspoon of each: dried minced garlic and dried minced onion, paprika, poppy seeds, black sesame seed. Sprinkle on top of crackers before baking.  
    • To make spicy crackers add chili pepper flakes, or ½ teaspoon of paprika to the seeds.
    • Use dried garlic powder & dried oregano for a more Italian flavor, or sprinkle Italian seasoning on top before baking!
    • Add 4 tablespoons of nutritional yeast with the seeds at the beginning to make a vegan 'cheesy' tasting cracker.
    • Ranch crackers. Mix together 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried dill, ½ teaspoon parsley, ½ teaspoon salt. Stir this into the seed mixture before spreading the crackers on the pan.

    If you are looking for a more typical wheat cracker try this recipe for whole wheat crackers which is comparable to wheat thins!

    Instructions

    These crackers are very simple to make! The seeds are held together by the gel created by the ground flax and water, then they bake into a crispy cracker, as seen below.

    All ingredients for multi seed crackers in a bowl.

    Mix the ground flax, and the partially blended pumpkin seeds with the rest of the ingredients. Let sit and form a gel for 10 minutes.

    Spreading the wet seed mixture on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Spread half of the seed mixture onto a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Try to create a thin straight rectangle.

    Using a knife to cut half baked crackers into sqaures.

    Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit. After 8 minutes remove the cracker pan from the oven and cut into squares. I cut them into did 6 long row by 8. Bake another 15-18 minutes until crispy to the touch.

    Breaking multi seed crackers into pre cut squares.

    Remove the pan from the oven. Let the crackers cool and then break the crackers apart. Store in a airtight container in a cool place.

    Tip: Making them crispy again. If you find the crackers have absorbed moisture or become a little chewier after a few days, pop them on a cookie sheet and into the oven at 325 degrees for 7-10 minutes. This will make them crispy again! This is also something you can do when guests are coming over and you want a treat, they are super enjoyable warm straight from the oven.

    Recipe development of these crackers

    I wanted to design a healthy seed cracker recipe with ingredients that are commonly found in kitchens, or ingredients that could easily be found at your local small-town grocery store. I also wanted to make this recipe super simple with clean wholesome ingredients. I tested this recipe multiple times. I tried with a little bit of flour, I tried with coconut flour, and without flour or blending the seeds.

    I found the texture was the best and the least crumbly when blending the flax seeds and pulsing the pumpkin seed only a little bit and mixing this with the other whole seeds. So, the final result is a naturally gluten-free recipe; just seed, salt, and water! Enjoy!

    3 different tests on seed crackers, left with gluten, middle with coconut flour, right without flour.
    Reaching for a stack of multi seed crackers.

    How to double this recipe

    As I wanted to create a recipe that you could make and have for a couple days, this is naturally a bigger recipe. However, to make this recipe in a large batch for the month or a big group simply double all the ingredients and divide the wet cracker mix between 3-4 baking pans. If you make four pans and cut each pan into 6 rows long ways by 8 rows, this will make approximately 192 crackers.

    What should I eat with seed crackers?

    • Hummus is a dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. It's super tasty to enjoy with multi seed crackers. As it provides a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats it makes an awesome lunch: crackers and hummus.
    • Guacamole or avocados
    • Nut butter with multi seed crackers makes a satisfying nutty wholesome snack.
    • Cheese can be paired with seed crackers for a tasty and protein-rich snack.
    • Fresh or roasted vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, or bell peppers for a nutrient-rich snack.
    • Top your seed crackers with protein-rich ingredients such as boiled eggs, tuna, or smoked salmon for a satisfying and nutrient-dense snack.
    • Make a charcuterie board with an assortment of the toppings mentioned above for a fun lunch, after school snack, or party food!

    Storage and Freezing

    These crackers will stay good for 1-3 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. There is nothing that goes 'bad' necessarily so they may just become stale after that time.

    These crackers can be frozen for 1-3 months in an airtight bag or plastic container. This is a great way to snack prep for the month and take crackers out as you need them!

    Scattered and stacked seed crackers on baking sheet.

    Like this post? Let me know in the comment section down below the recipe! And give this recipe a star rating. I love hearing from you, and it would totally make my day.

    5 seed small square cracker.

    Multi Seed Crackers

    Danika Vanderpyl
    Crispy and delicious these multi seed crackers made from sunflower, pumpkin, flax, hemp, and sesame seeds! Free from all grains yet so tasty this healthy snack is just for you.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 18 minutes mins
    Cook Time 26 minutes mins
    Total Time 44 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Servings 96 square crackers

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup sunflower seeds
    • ½ cup flax seeds
    • ½ cup sesame seeds
    • ½ cup hemp hearts
    • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375.
    • Grind the flax seeds into a powder. Add the pumpkin seeds to the blender and pulse until they are smaller chunks. Then in a medium bowl mix everything together. Let sit for 10 minutes.
    • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place half the seed mixture on one pan and the rest of the mix on the other pan. Spread as thin as possible using a spatula without getting gaps or holes. Try to make the edges somewhat straight.
    • Bake the crackers for 8 minutes then remove the pan from the oven and cut into squares, I did 6 long row by 8. Bake another 15-18 minutes until crispy to the touch.

    Notes

    Alternatively bake crackers without cutting into squares halfway through and break the baked big cracker sheet into pieces once it cools.
    I baked these crackers one pan at a time. However, if you have a convection oven with a fan you could bake them at the same time. I would rotate them and switch racks halfway through.
    Making them crispy again. If you find the crackers have absorbed moisture or become a little chewier after a few days, pop them on a cookie sheet and into the oven at 325 degrees for 7-10 minutes. This will make them crispy again! This is also something you can do when guests are coming over and you want a treat, they are super enjoyable warm straight from the oven.
    Keyword Baking, Crackers, Gluten Free, Seeds
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Alex

      April 08, 2023 at 6:46 am

      Wow, these have transformed my mornings. So much energy and goodness in one bite. Thank you!

      Reply
      • danikavanderpyl

        April 08, 2023 at 9:03 am

        Incredible Alex. Great news. May they be the start of every stellar day.

        Reply
    2. Rachel

      April 07, 2023 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      So amazing!!
      I love taste and texture of these crackers. They go great with hummus/dips or are fantastic just on their own.
      Great recipe Danika!

      Reply
      • danikavanderpyl

        April 08, 2023 at 9:02 am

        So awesome to hear, thanks for taking the time to share what you think of these crackers!

        Reply

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