Artificial Food Coloring Free Seed Power Crackers
These crackers are the kind of snack that makes you wonder why you ever bought the boxed stuff. Every ingredient is whole, real, and recognizable — pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flax, chia — bound together with egg whites and olive oil, then seasoned with turmeric, smoked paprika, and garlic powder for a savory depth that's genuinely addictive. For anyone navigating artificial dyes, store-bought crackers can be a minefield of unnecessary colorants hiding in coatings, seasonings, and even "natural-looking" snacks. Here, the warm golden hue comes entirely from turmeric and smoked paprika, so what you see is exactly what you're eating. The technique is straightforward: press the seed mixture thin, bake it until set, score it, then finish it off until deeply golden and crisp. They shatter satisfyingly when you break them apart and hold up beautifully under dips, cheese, or just a sprinkle of flaky salt straight off the rack. Once you've made a batch, keeping them stocked becomes a very easy habit.
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6 servings
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ¼ cup flaxseeds (whole)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, fine sea salt, turmeric, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the seeds.
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