Gut Friendly Seed and Nut Crackers
Crunchy, savory, and packed with real ingredients, these seed and nut crackers are the kind of snack that actually earns a permanent spot in your kitchen rotation. Every bite delivers a satisfying crackle from pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flaxseeds, and chopped almonds — a lineup that brings both texture and genuine nutritional depth. The combination of flaxseeds and a variety of whole seeds makes these a smart choice for anyone focused on supporting digestive health, since that fiber and healthy fat content is built right into the base of the recipe. A single egg and a drizzle of olive oil bind everything together, so there are no fillers, starches, or mystery additives holding these crackers in shape. Turmeric, garlic powder, and smoked paprika give them a warm, complex flavor that makes store-bought crackers feel pretty underwhelming by comparison. The thin rolling step is the real secret — press them down to about an eighth of an inch and you get that delicate, crisp snap rather than a dense, chewy tile. Let them cool fully on the pan and they firm up beautifully, ready to pair with dips, cheese, or honestly just eaten straight off the baking sheet.
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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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