Carrageenan Free Seed and Nut Crackers
These crackers are packed with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flaxseeds, and chopped almonds, all pressed into a thin, golden slab that shatters satisfyingly with every bite. The spice blend — turmeric, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper — gives them a warm, savory depth that makes store-bought crackers feel pretty underwhelming by comparison. One of the sneaky challenges with packaged crackers and snack foods is that they often contain additives and thickeners you'd rather avoid, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every ingredient. The egg and olive oil act as the binder here, holding all those seeds and nuts together without anything processed or hidden on the label. Rolling the mixture thin between two sheets of parchment is the key move — it ensures even baking and that irresistible crunch from edge to center. They're great on a cheese board, alongside soup, or just eaten straight off the pan while they're still warm. Once you see how easy this is, it's hard to justify buying crackers ever again.
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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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