Gelatin Free Seed Power Crackers
Crunchy, nutty, and packed with texture, these seed crackers are the kind of snack that disappears fast once they hit the table. Five different seeds — pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, flax, and chia — come together with smoked paprika, turmeric, and garlic powder for a savory, deeply satisfying bite. Many store-bought crackers sneak in unexpected binders or stabilizers, but this recipe keeps things completely clean: egg whites and a little olive oil are all you need to hold the slab together. That makes them a natural fit for anyone avoiding animal-derived gelling agents without having to scrutinize a single ingredient label. The method is straightforward — mix, press thin, bake, score, and bake again — and the double bake is what gives each cracker that satisfying, audible snap. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before they go into the oven takes them from simple to genuinely impressive. Serve them with hummus, cheese, or just on their own straight off the rack.
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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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