Pork Free Seed and Nut Crackers
Crunchy, golden, and packed with texture, these seed and nut crackers are the kind of snack that disappears fast once they hit the table. Every bite delivers a satisfying crackle from pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flax, and roughly chopped almonds — all bound together with olive oil and egg into a thin, sturdy slab. A warm spice blend of turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika gives them a savory depth that makes plain store-bought crackers feel pretty boring by comparison. The rolling-pin technique is the real secret here: pressing the mixture to a uniform 1/8-inch thickness means every cracker bakes evenly and snaps cleanly along the scored lines. Because the ingredient list is entirely plant seeds, nuts, and pantry spices, there's nothing to second-guess — just wholesome, straightforward food with zero hidden surprises. Serve them alongside a cheese board, dip them into hummus, or honestly just eat them straight off the pan while they're still warm.
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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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