Nitrate & Nitrite Free Seed Power Crackers
Crunchy, nutty, and packed with texture, these seed-studded crackers are the kind of snack you'll find yourself reaching for all week long. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, flax, chia, a handful of warm spices, and a little olive oil — so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or preservatives that can sneak into store-bought cracker options. That matters a lot when you're avoiding nitrates and nitrites, since processed snack foods are one of the trickier categories to navigate on a clean label. The smoked paprika and turmeric give these a gorgeous golden color and a savory depth that makes them taste far more complex than their short ingredient list suggests. Egg whites act as the binder, pressing everything into a thin, even slab that bakes up shatteringly crisp without any fillers or curing agents in sight. They're brilliant alongside cheese and fresh vegetables, or honestly just eaten straight off the rack once they've cooled. Once you've made a batch, it's hard to go back to anything from a box.
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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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