Mediterranean Diet Friendly Seed Power Crackers
Crunchy, golden, and packed with texture, these seed-studded crackers are the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is genuinely good for you. Five different seeds — pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, flax, and chia — come together in a single slab that bakes into satisfyingly crisp squares, delivering healthy fats, plant-based protein, and fiber in every bite. Extra virgin olive oil binds the whole thing alongside egg whites, keeping the ingredient list clean and beautifully aligned with the principles of eating more whole foods and less processed junk. The spice blend of turmeric, smoked paprika, and garlic powder gives these crackers a warm, savory depth that makes store-bought versions taste completely flat by comparison. Spreading the mixture thin and scoring it before the final bake is the key move here — it ensures even crispness all the way through without any soggy centers. Serve them alongside hummus, a wedge of feta, or sliced olives and you have an effortless mezze-style spread that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Once you have a batch cooling on the rack, it's genuinely hard not to start breaking pieces off before they're fully set.
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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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