Sesame Free Maple & Seaweed Snack Squares
These crispy little bites deliver a serious umami punch with a touch of sweetness, making them the kind of snack you reach for again and again. The glaze — built from coconut aminos, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like turmeric and ginger — caramelizes in the oven into a deeply savory, slightly sticky finish that clings to every layer of toasted nori. A thin paste of arrowroot starch and cassava flour sandwiched between two sheets acts as a clever binder, giving the squares a satisfying crunch and structure that holds up when you cut them into pieces. For anyone navigating a sesame allergy or sensitivity, seaweed snacks can be a minefield — most store-bought versions are coated in sesame oil or processed on shared lines. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, using coconut oil as the fat throughout and keeping every ingredient clean and straightforward. The coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy-based sauces without any of the usual allergen concerns, and the result is every bit as bold and savory as you'd want. Baked low and slow at 325°F, the squares firm up into something genuinely snackable — crisp at the edges, deeply glazed on top, and ready to eat straight off the pan.
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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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