Artificial Food Coloring Free Seed and Nut Crackers
Store-bought crackers are one of the sneakiest sources of synthetic dyes, with everything from "golden" cheese varieties to "smoky" flavored options hiding artificial colorants in the ingredient list. These crackers get their gorgeous deep-golden color entirely from turmeric and smoked paprika — real spices that bring warmth and a subtle savory depth without a single drop of artificial anything. The base is a satisfying mix of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, and chopped almonds, all bound together with olive oil and egg into a thin, crispy slab that snaps apart beautifully. Every ingredient is exactly what it sounds like, which makes this a genuinely stress-free snack to put out for kids or guests with sensitivities. The technique is straightforward — mix, roll thin, score, and bake — and the result is a cracker that's crunchy, nutty, and complex enough to stand on its own or pair with your favorite dip. Once you taste how satisfying a truly clean cracker can be, the boxed stuff is going to have a hard time competing.
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6 servings
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ¼ cup flaxseeds
- ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, and chopped almonds. Add the olive oil, egg, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika, if using. Stir until every seed and nut is evenly coated and the mixture clumps together when pressed.
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