Seeds Crackers

The name says it all really. These crackers are made from sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed (linseed) and sesame seeds. Often neglected for their much more glamorous cousins – nuts, seeds need to be a part of everyone’s diet. Dense in nutrients, they provide you with complex carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, and plenty of energy. These crackers are nutrient dense and are a perfect snack for working professionals, kids or for high-tea. Being nut-free, these crackers are also perfect for school lunchboxes and give the kiddos a decent serve of fibre, healthy fats and protein.You can have these seed crackers with your favourite hummus or dip or they are also a great nibbly little snack all by themselves.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 30 g sunflower seeds
• 20 g pumpkin seeds
• 15 g chia seeds
• 15 g sesame seeds (black and white mix)
• 5 g flaxseeds (linseed)
• 1/2 teaspoon  (approx. 1/2 teaspoon)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs of your choice (e.g., thyme)

Procedure: 

• Preheat the oven to 170C (340F) fan bake.
• Mix all ingredients together and leave for 10-15 minutes for the seeds to soak up the water.
• Give everything a good stir, then split the mixture over two lined baking trays and spread thinly. The ideal thickness is about 3-4mm. Too thin and the crackers will be very fragile, too thick and they’ll be more like a seed cookie than a cracker.
• Bake for one hour (switching the trays around halfway through), or until golden brown and crisp. If they don’t feel crisp after an hour, return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, allow to cool, then break into irregular shards. Store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Nuts are a good source of dietary fibre, which slows the rate of digestion and keeps your digestive system on track.
• They provide you with good fats, which nourish the blood cells and help maintain brain function.
• Along with nuts, they reduce the levels of inflammation in the body, which staves off ageing and reduces the risk of heart disease.
• They contain plant sterols that help keep cholesterol levels in check and reduce the risk of cancer.
• They are rich in trace minerals like selenium, magnesium, copper and zinc, which are required by our bodies.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 475 kcal
• Protein: 18.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 20.1 g
• Fat: 39.4 g