Mushroom Free Maple & Seaweed Snack Squares
These crispy little bites bring together toasted nori, warm maple syrup, and a punchy apple cider vinegar glaze for a snack that hits sweet, salty, and tangy all at once. The double-layer nori construction gives each square a satisfying chew that crisps up beautifully in the oven, and the cassava-arrowroot paste acts as a clever binder that holds everything together without any grain-based fillers. A touch of turmeric and ginger in the glaze adds gentle warmth that makes the whole thing feel surprisingly complex for such a short ingredient list. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out fungi, seaweed snacks can be a tricky category — many store-bought versions use flavor enhancers or seasoning blends that sneak in unexpected ingredients, so making your own puts you fully in control. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, from the coconut aminos to the arrowroot starch. These are best eaten right out of the oven while the edges are still crackling, though a pizza cutter makes quick work of portioning them into 12 neat squares ready to share.
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4 servings
For the snack squares
- 6 full-size nori sheets (toasted seaweed)
For the glaze
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For the base layer
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cassava flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the coconut aminos, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp melted coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt. Stir and heat for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is just warmed through and the ingredients are fully combined, then remove from heat.
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