Capsaicin Free Seed and Nut Crackers
These wholesome seed and nut crackers are the kind of snack that disappears fast — deeply golden, satisfyingly crunchy, and packed with texture from five different seeds and nuts. The combination of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flaxseeds, and roughly chopped almonds creates a cracker that feels hearty and substantial without any filler. A single egg and a drizzle of olive oil bind everything together, so each thin slab holds its shape beautifully while still snapping apart along clean, scored lines. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, the smoked paprika listed is clearly marked optional, and the rest of the seasoning — turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt — delivers plenty of savory depth on its own. Store-bought crackers can be a minefield of hidden spice blends and "natural flavors" that make label-reading exhausting, so baking your own puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The rolling pin technique is the real secret here: pressing the mixture to a uniform 1/8-inch thickness means every cracker bakes evenly and crisps up as it cools. Serve them with hummus, cheese, or just straight off the pan — they're that good.
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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)
Can be omittedsmoked paprika
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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