BHA & BHT Free Seed and Nut Crackers
Crunchy, golden, and packed with texture, these seed and nut crackers are the kind of snack that disappears fast once you set them out. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flaxseeds, and roughly chopped almonds all come together in a single slab that bakes up beautifully thin and satisfying. The seasoning blend — turmeric, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper — gives every bite a warm, savory depth that makes store-bought crackers feel pretty underwhelming by comparison. For anyone avoiding BHA and BHT, packaged crackers and snack foods are a minefield, since those synthetic preservatives show up in oils, coatings, and even the packaging materials used to treat commercial products. Making your own from scratch with whole seeds, extra virgin olive oil, and a single egg means you know exactly what went into every cracker. Nothing here needs a preservative because nothing here is processed — just real ingredients pressed thin and baked until crisp. The rolling pin technique ensures an even layer so the crackers bake consistently, and scoring before baking means clean, satisfying snapping once they cool. Serve them with hummus, cheese, or just straight off the pan — they hold up beautifully either way.
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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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