Homemade Seed Crackers (Printer View)

Oven-baked seed crackers with flax, sunflower, sesame, chia and oats — crisp, nutty, vegan and gluten-free.

# Components:

→ Seeds

01 - 1/2 cup flax seeds
02 - 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
03 - 1/2 cup sesame seeds

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
05 - 1 cup rolled gluten-free oats
06 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1 cup water
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flax seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, oats, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Stir in the water and olive oil until the mixture becomes thick and cohesive. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the chia and flax to absorb the liquid.
04 - Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing it into an even, thin layer (about 1/8-inch thick) using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
05 - Score lightly with a knife or pizza cutter into squares or rectangles for easy breaking after baking.
06 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through, until golden and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into crackers along the scored lines.
08 - Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each cracker tastes like a bakery secret—nobody ever guesses how thriftily simple they are.
  • Once you make these, store-bought crackers will never taste as crisp or hearty in comparison.
02 -
  • Once I got impatient and tried cutting before the crackers cooled—they crumbled to bits, so patience here pays off.
  • Pressing the mixture too thick leaves the centers chewy, so really aim for even thinness.
03 -
  • Rotating the tray halfway during baking really helps avoid burnt corners and soggy centers.
  • For ultra-crispy results, leave the crackers in the turned-off oven with the door ajar for 10 minutes after baking.
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