Legume Free Seed and Nut Crackers
These crackers are built entirely from seeds, nuts, and a handful of pantry spices, which means they're naturally free from beans, lentils, chickpeas, and any other legume without any clever substitutions required. The combination of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flaxseeds, and chopped almonds creates a slab that's deeply nutty, satisfyingly crunchy, and packed with texture in every bite. A touch of turmeric gives them a warm golden color, while garlic powder, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika layer in a savory depth that makes it genuinely hard to stop at just a few. The egg and olive oil act as the binder, holding everything together into a thin, crisp sheet that snaps cleanly along the scored lines once it cools. Store-bought crackers can be a minefield of hidden legume flours or shared-facility warnings, so making your own batch at home puts you fully in control of every ingredient. They pair beautifully with cheese, dips, or just eaten straight off the pan — and they keep well, so one bake goes a long 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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