Pecan Free Maple & Seaweed Snack Squares
These snack squares are a genuinely surprising little bite — crispy, umami-rich, and touched with just enough sweetness from the maple syrup to make the whole thing feel almost addictive. The double-layer nori construction gives each piece a satisfying snap, while the cassava and arrowroot paste acts as a natural binder that crisps up beautifully in the oven. A warm glaze of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and ginger coats the top before baking, drying down into a deeply savory, slightly sticky finish that clings to every edge. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, store-bought snack squares and seasoned seaweed chips can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings — making a batch at home with these straightforward, whole-food ingredients is a genuinely stress-free alternative. The ingredient list is short, the technique is approachable, and the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve them immediately for maximum crunch, or prep the glaze and paste ahead of time to make the baking step even faster.
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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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