Grain-Free Rosemary Garlic Flax Crackers
Flax crackers are an easy grain-free substitute for almost any cracker you are used to eating. Making your own flax crackers at home is about 4 times cheaper than buying them and it is much easier than you might think. These flax crackers are Paleo, Keto-friendly, and vegan.
Flax seeds are one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, they contain alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA) which is an essential fatty acid. Flaxseeds also contain a high amount of fiber, moderate protein, and several vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B1, B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium making it a very nutrient-dense food. These Rosemary Garlic Flax Crackers are just a three-step process and can be enjoyed guilt-free!
Rosemary Garlic Flax Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups ground flaxseeds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Soak ground flaxseed in ¾ cup of water for 5-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 250F
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine pumpkin seeds and rosemary in a food processor, blender, or coffee grinder and blend until coarse flour has formed.
- Pour the pumpkin seed flour into a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients, including the soaked flax, and mix until well combined. Add more water as needed to make a spreadable paste.
- Spread the mixture out evenly onto the lined baking sheet using a spatula or the back of a wooden spoon.
- Make cuts or lines in the flattened mixture to delineate your desired cracker size.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes per side. Check carefully at the end to make sure they do not burn.
Notes
These crackers may take additional time to get crispy, let them cook for 10-15 extra minutes as necessary.
Let cool for 1 hour before breaking into cracker-sized pieces.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
83Fat
7Sat. Fat
1Carbs
4Fiber
4Net carbs
0Sugar
0Protein
3Sodium
92Cholesterol
0