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Easy flaxseed crackers (with chia seeds)

Stop eating chips and heavily processed crackers that sabotage your health goals. These easy flax seed crackers give you crisp, sturdy, deeply flavorful crackers with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. No flour, no fillers, no nonsense. Just a clean, satisfying crunch you’ll actually crave.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Makos

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flax seed (linseed) see note#1
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

Optional:

  • 2 tablespoons nigella seeds or sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the flax seeds, chia seeds, salt and optionals (if using). Add the water and stir to combine. At first, the mixture will look runny, but as you stir it will start to thicken.
    👉 Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C), fan.
    A hand mixes flaxseed and chia seeds in a bowl.
  • Line a baking sheet with a large piece of parchment paper and brush well with half of the olive oil. Spread the mixture evenly (as thinly as possible) over the lined baking sheet, using a rubber spatula.
    👉 The mixture shouldn't stick on the rubber spatula. If it sticks, grease the spatula with oil.
    Flaxseed cracker dough on a baking sheet.
  • For the best results, cover the mixture with a second piece of parchment paper and roll with a rolling pin.
    👉 This way you get very thin, even crackers.
    👉 Optionally, use a pizza cutter to score the mixture into cracker shapes.
    Two hands flattening the dough with a rolling pin.
  • Brush the surface with the remaining olive oil and bake in the oven for 50-55 minutes until dried out and crisp.
    Brushing the dough with olive oil.
  • Transfer to a wire rack, remove the parchment paper and allow the crackers to cool completely. Once cool, break into pieces and eat.
    Two hands break the crackers into pieces.

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Notes

Note #1: You can use eirher whole flaxseeds, ground or a mix. I use half and half. Half cup of whole flax seeds is 80 g and half cup of ground flax seeds is 60 grams.
👉 Want clean, even shapes?
Right before baking, score the "dough" with a pizza cutter into squares or triangles. Once baked and cooled, the crackers will snap cleanly along those lines.
✏️ Why bake at a lower temperature?
Whenever I roast nuts and seeds in the oven I prefer using a lower temperature because lower heat helps the seeds dry out evenly without burning. The result? Crisp, golden crackers with no bitterness, just clean, nutty flavor.
✅ Tips for Consumption: Always drink plenty of water when consuming flaxseed

Storage

Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 2 weeks. 
Love the crunch? Make some chips with pita bread and enjoy a whole new experience!
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Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg
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