Turkey Free Seed and Nut Crackers
These crackers are packed with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flaxseeds, and chopped almonds, all pressed into a thin, golden slab that shatters satisfyingly with every bite. A touch of turmeric, garlic powder, and smoked paprika gives them a warm, savory depth that makes plain store-bought crackers feel pretty boring by comparison. The egg and olive oil act as the binder, so there's no flour, no fuss, and no mystery ingredients — just seeds, nuts, and spice working together beautifully. Rolled thin between two sheets of parchment and scored before baking, they come out of the oven looking almost too good to eat. Poultry-free snacking can sometimes feel like a compromise, but these are genuinely craveable on their own — no dip required, though a smear of hummus or a sharp cheese certainly doesn't hurt. They crisp up even more as they cool, so resist the urge to pull them apart too soon. Batch them on a weekend and you'll have a seriously impressive snack ready to go all week long.
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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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