High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Seed Power Crackers
Crunchy, nutty, and packed with texture, these seed-based crackers are the kind of snack that makes you wonder why you ever bought the boxed stuff. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flax, and chia all come together in one satisfying slab that gets baked low and slow until deeply golden and irresistibly crisp. Smoked paprika, turmeric, and garlic powder give every bite a warm, savory kick that pairs beautifully with cheese, dips, or just eaten straight off the rack. Avoiding high fructose corn syrup in packaged crackers is genuinely tricky — it hides in flavored snacks and even plain-looking store varieties more often than you'd expect. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, relying on whole seeds, egg whites, olive oil, and spices you can verify yourself. The egg whites act as the binder, holding the seed mixture together so it spreads into a thin, even slab that crisps up beautifully without any sweeteners or additives. Once cooled, they snap cleanly along the scored lines and stay crisp, making them just as good for a party spread as they are for a weekday snack.
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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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