Paraben Free Seed and Nut Crackers
These crackers are the kind of snack that looks impressive on a cheese board but comes together with almost no effort. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable — seeds, nuts, olive oil, egg, and a handful of warm spices — which is exactly what makes them such a smart choice when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives and chemical additives that sneak into so many packaged snacks. The turmeric and smoked paprika give each cracker a gorgeous golden color and a subtle, savory depth that keeps you reaching for just one more. Rolling the mixture thin between two sheets of parchment is the key move here: it creates that satisfying, audible snap that store-bought versions rarely deliver. Scoring before baking means the crackers break apart cleanly along neat lines, so they look as good as they taste. Let them cool fully on the pan and they'll firm up into something genuinely crispy — no soggy centers, no mystery coatings, just real food done right.
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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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