Pregnancy Friendly Seed and Nut Crackers
Crunchy, golden, and packed with real-food ingredients, these seed and nut crackers are the kind of snack that actually earns its place on your plate. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, sesame seeds, and chopped almonds come together in every bite, delivering a satisfying mix of healthy fats, plant-based protein, and minerals that matter during pregnancy. The egg acts as a natural binder, so there's no need for any refined flour or additives — just wholesome ingredients pressed into a thin, crisp slab and baked low and slow until deeply golden. A touch of turmeric and smoked paprika give them a warm, savory flavor that makes plain crackers feel like a distant memory. They're genuinely easy to make: mix, roll, score, and bake — no special equipment beyond a rolling pin and a sheet of parchment. Store-bought crackers often come loaded with preservatives and mystery oils, so knowing exactly what went into your snack is a real comfort. Pair them with hummus, cheese, or avocado for a nourishing bite you'll want to keep on rotation all the way through your third trimester.
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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
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 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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