Vegan, gluten-free savoury crackers

Author Shani - Lemon Tree Nutrition

I’m fascinated by chia seeds. These tiny little dot-size gems can absorb up to 10 times their weight in liquid! Once they become gelatinous, they can act as a thickener and an egg replacement in baking. In this simple & easy crackers recipe, chia seeds star alongside 2 more seeds which are all good sources of minerals such as calcium and zinc. They also provide protein and fibre as well as a good plant-based source of omega-3.

If you prefer non-savoury crackers, please read the notes at the bottom.

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Prep Time 15

Baking 40

Equipment

Medium bowl
Fork
Parchment paper
Large baking sheet

Ingredients

1 cup chia seeds
2 cups water
½ cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Heat your oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.
Prepare a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper, leaving about 1-inch edges of the parchment paper. Set aside.
In a bowl, place the chia seeds and pour in the 2 cups of water. Stir well with a fork and let sit for 10 minutes allowing the mixture to become gelatinous.
Add the pumpkin and sunflower seeds as well as the spices. Stir well.
Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and smooth with a spatula ensuring the mixture is spread as evenly as possible, to allow consistent results.
Place the baking sheet at the centre of the oven and bake for about 40 minutes. The mixture should look dry and have a bit of golden colour on top. When tapping, it should feel hard to the touch and cracker-like feel.
When the cracker sheet is ready, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack. Wait about 10 minutes or until you are able to hold the cracker sheet in your hands.
Break the crackers with your hands to the desired sizes and allow them to cool completely.
Place in an air-tight container and enjoy within up to a week with your favourite dip or spread.

Notes

These crackers can be made neutral-tasting or lightly sweetened instead of savoury.
For neutral, simply omit all spices. For sweetened, omit all spices and add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional).