Nightshade Free Maple & Seaweed Snack Squares

These crispy little squares are proof that a snack can be bold, unexpected, and completely free of tomatoes, peppers, and the rest of the nightshade family. The umami depth here comes entirely from toasted nori and coconut aminos, which deliver that savory, slightly salty punch without any of the usual suspects hiding in the ingredient list. A thin paste of arrowroot starch and cassava flour binds the double-layered nori together, giving each square a satisfying crispness that holds up beautifully once it comes out of the oven. The glaze is where things get interesting — maple syrup and apple cider vinegar balance each other out, while turmeric and ginger add warmth and a gorgeous golden color. Baked low and slow until the edges curl and the glaze turns tacky and dark, these squares land somewhere between a chip and a cracker, and they disappear fast. They're a genuinely clever solution for anyone who finds most packaged snacks off-limits, since every single ingredient here is clean, simple, and easy to verify. Serve them immediately for maximum crunch, or make them the centerpiece of a snack board that nobody will believe is as restricted as it is.

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