MSG Free Seed and Nut Crackers
These crackers are the kind of snack that disappears fast — deeply golden, satisfyingly crunchy, and packed with the nutty richness of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, and more. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which means no hidden flavor enhancers, yeast extracts, or processed additives that can sneak into store-bought crackers and cause concern. The seasoning comes entirely from sea salt, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and a touch of smoked paprika, so the flavor is bold and honest without relying on anything artificial. An egg and a drizzle of olive oil bind everything together into a thin, rollable slab that bakes up crisp and snappable — no specialty equipment needed beyond a rolling pin and a sheet of parchment. The scoring step before baking is the secret to clean, uniform crackers that break apart perfectly once they've cooled and crisped. Serve them with hummus, cheese, or just straight from the pan — they hold their crunch beautifully and store well once fully cooled.
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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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