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Mixed Seed Crackers – Gluten Free and Vegan

Published: Aug 25, 2022 · Updated: Feb 25, 2023 Author: Alexandra Cook

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These easily made Mixed Seed Crackers are a great healthy snack to enjoy throughout the day, served with a dip or as a delicious addition to a cheese platter. The crispy crackers are packed with a variety of nutritious seeds, held together with water and seasoned with salt. They are vegan and gluten-free, full of flavour and great texture.

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  • Tips for success and FAQs:
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Why you’ll love this recipe:

The Seed Crackers are perfect for nibbling on without a sense of guilt, unlike many store-bought crackers which often are very high in salt and unhealthy fats.

As well, they are gluten-free and vegan, perfect for entertaining, as they will suit many people with dietary restrictions.

Recipe inspiration: this recipe has been adapted from one found in Annabel Langbein’s “Essential” Cookbook, Volume One.

You will love these Mixed Seed Crackers because:

  • They are made from ingredients that are readily available.
  • When you make them yourself, you know exactly what goes into them and can control the quality of the ingredients. There are no unnecessary additives or preservatives here.
  • With their variety of seeds, they are extremely nutritious. 
  • They are so easy to make; they only require about 15 minutes of hands-on time.
  • There are so many ways to enjoy them.
  • They’re ideal for school lunch boxes as they are nut-free and great for entertaining as they are gluten-free and vegan.

Ingredients in this recipe:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

Ingredients in this recipe on a white marble background.

Sunflower seeds – the seeds of the beautiful sunflower, they are high in dietary fibre, rich in healthy fats and contain a range of vitamins and minerals.

Chia seeds – a nutritional powerhouse. They are a complete protein, a great source of dietary fibre, omega-3 fatty acids as well as powerful antioxidants. I use a combination of white and black, however, you could use just one if you prefer.

Sesame seeds – these little seeds are used in dishes throughout the world.  They are also a good source of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. I use a combination of white and black but you can use just white, which is more commonly used.

Flaxseeds – also known as linseed, have a mild, nutty flavour. As well, they are a good source of protein, fibre, and omega-3 fatty acids, along with several vitamins and minerals.

Pepitas – although they are harvested from several specific varieties of pumpkins, they are not interchangeable with pumpkin seeds; they are different things. Pepitas are seeds that don’t require shelling and come from certain varieties of pumpkins. They are a good source of dietary fibre, magnesium, healthy fats and antioxidants.

Warm water – use the water to soak the seeds. The chia and flax seeds get to work, absorbing the water, and forming a gel-like mixture, which binds the ingredients together.

Cooking salt – I use coarse kitchen sea salt. Do not use table salt as it is too fine and may make the crackers salty.

How to Make Seed Crackers:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

Steps 1-2 of preparing this recipe - the ingredients separated in a bowl, and the ingredients combined.

1 – Add the seeds to a bowl:
Add all of the seeds to a medium size bowl and combine.

2 – Combine with other ingredients:
Add warm water and salt, and set aside, occasionally stirring, for 30 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.

Steps 3-4 of preparing this recipe - spreading out the seed mixture on a baking tray, and the tray ready to go into the oven.

3 – Add the mixture to your baking tray:
Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper.

Spoon the mixture onto the prepared tray and spread to about 5mm thick.

4 – Bake and cool:
Bake for approximately 70 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Cool on the tray, and then break into pieces.

Stack of mixed seed crackers sitting on a white plate, with a dish of pea dip in the background.

Tips for success and FAQs:

As always, the quality of the ingredients that you use is vital. One of the most important tips is to ensure that your seeds are fresh. If you have had them for a long time, they may have become rancid and will spoil the taste of the crackers. 

Spread the mixture as evenly as you can – you don’t want them to be too thin as they will break easily. Similarly, if they are too thick, they may not sufficiently dry and become crisp.

How long do the Mixed Seed Crackers last?

Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. 

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Variations and substitutions:

Seasonings – Try different seasonings to suit your taste, such as fresh or dried rosemary or oregano, Italian seasoning, chilli flakes or garlic salt.
 
Seeds – if there’s a seed that you don’t like or have on hand, you can vary them, just stay with the same ratio but keep the chia and flax seeds as they are necessary to bind the mixture together.

Round white plate sitting on a round green plate, topped with mixed seed crackers and a pea dip.

Serving suggestions:

There are so many ways to enjoy my Mixed Seed Crackers. They are great on their own as a healthy snack, are ideal for entertaining or perfect for the lunchbox.

Enjoy them with:

  • A bowl of soup – such as our Pumpkin and Sweet Potato or Vegetable Quinoa Soup.
  • On a cheese platter – delicious with our Marinated Parmesan or Feta.
  • Alongside your favourite dip, such as your Pea and Mint Dip, which you’ll see in the photos.
  • Slices of avocado.
  • Your favourite salad, in place of croutons.

My crunchy, tasty, homemade Seed Crackers are so easy to make that you will want to always have some on hand. There’s no flour or nuts in them – they get their delicious crispness from a blend of nutritious seeds. You will be delighted with how easy it is to make your own.

Alex xx

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Stack of mixed seed crackers sitting on a white plate, with a dish of pea dip in the background.

Mixed Seed Crackers

These easily made Mixed Seed Crackers are a great healthy snack to enjoy throughout the day, served with a dip or as a delicious addition to a cheese platter. The crispy crackers are packed with a variety of nutritious seeds, held together with water and seasoned with salt. They are vegan and gluten-free, full of flavour and great texture.
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Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 20 crackers (approx.)
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Alexandra Cook – It’s Not Complicated Recipes

Please note:

For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results. All oven temperatures listed are for fan forced.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (105 g) sunflower seeds See Note 1
  • ¼ cup (35 g) flaxseeds
  • ⅓ cup (50 g) pepitas
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds See Note 2
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds See Note 2
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt – or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper – or to taste
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) warm water

Instructions

  • Line a shallow 23 cm x 33 cm (9 x 13 inch) baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  • Combine the seeds and pepitas in a bowl.
  • Add warm water, salt and pepper and stir well to combine.
    Set aside for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the water has been absorbed.
    Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 140 Degrees C (285 F).
  • Spoon the mixture onto the prepared tray.
    Using an offset spatula or the back of a large spoon, spread the mixture to fit the whole tray. See Note 3.
  • Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes or until the cracker mixture has dried on the top and bottom and is golden and crisp.
  • Cool on the tray, and then break into approximately 20 pieces. See Note 4.

Notes

  1. Seeds: ensure the seeds you are using are fresh – the healthy oils in the seeds can cause them to go rancid over time.
  2. Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
  3. Baking tray: I have used a shallow baking tray that is 23 cm x 33 cm (9 x 13 inches) in size. If using a different size tray, spread the mixture to about 5mm thick.
  4. Servings: when the crackers are cool, I break them into random pieces. However, if you prefer a more uniform approach, score the mixture halfway through cooking into squares with a pizza cutter to break when cooled.  
  5. Seasonings: although delicious as is, you can customise the seasonings to your liking. Some ideas are – finely chopped fresh rosemary, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika and garlic powder. 
  6. Recipe inspiration: this recipe has been adapted from one found in Annabel Langbein’s “Essential” Cookbook, Volume One. 
Made this recipe? We’d be so grateful if you could leave a comment and rating at the bottom of the page!

Nutrition Estimate:

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional Disclaimer:

The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

This post was originally published in October 2018. It has been updated with new photos and more information. The recipe has been altered slightly.

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  1. Carla Condello

    April 03, 2025 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy savoury snack you are going to love these Mixed Grain Crackers! These crispy crackers are delicious with cheese and perfect on a charcuterie platter!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      April 03, 2025 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you so much, Carla!
      I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for sharing a photo of them in Instagram also! Alex xo

      Reply
  2. Trish

    November 03, 2024 at 9:48 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is simple and so lovely l made it last night for today’s party. Everyone loved it and l had 3 people ask for the recipe. Of course l shared the pin! Next time l will experiment with different flavours. But loved the simple salt and pepper!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      November 04, 2024 at 6:05 am

      Hi Trish,
      This is lovely to hear – thank you! And thank you also for passing on the recipe 🙂
      I hope you’ll find some other lovely flavour combinations to try too!
      Alex xo

      Reply
  3. Tiara

    September 19, 2024 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    I adore a seedy dense bread or cracker. I’m reminded of my time in Denmark. What a joy to find this recipe and have the ability to recreate this cracker at home. This cracker is: Delicious! I added herbs de Provence…just remember to press your crackers nice and thin. I broke into bite sized chunks when the cracker was cool enough to handle. They are delightful! I can’t wait to try new flavor combinations!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      September 19, 2024 at 5:21 pm

      Hello Tiara,
      Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try and I am so happy it brought back some lovely food memories for you!
      Love your flavour addition 🙂 Alex xo

      Reply
  4. Alisa

    June 27, 2024 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    These are so easy to make and taste so good! They are perfect for snacking, and fill you up quickly. I already made 2 batches and have plenty of seeds left to make more!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      June 27, 2024 at 9:22 pm

      Hello Alisa!
      Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try – I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the crackers so much 🙂
      Appreciate you taking the time to let me know! Alex xo

      Reply
  5. Loretto

    June 12, 2024 at 1:23 pm

    Hi I would like to know what holds all these ingredients together?

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      June 12, 2024 at 1:40 pm

      Hello Loretto,
      We use warm water to soak the seeds. The chia and flax seeds get to work, absorbing the water, and forming a gel-like mixture, which binds the ingredients together.
      Let me know if you give the recipe a try!
      Alex 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jayne Nagy

    May 01, 2024 at 6:50 am

    5 stars
    love, love!!! soooo easy to make and absolutely addictive. I use Trilogy seed mix, pepita’s, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, spices according to desire at time and don’t measure. I have also added parmesan (from canister) and dehydrated onion along with fresh rosemary. This recipe is ridiculously easy and amaaaazing. THANK YOU for sharing. it’s a snack game changer.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      May 01, 2024 at 7:15 am

      Hello Jayne,
      Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
      I appreciate you sharing your flavour variations too – this is so helpful for readers 🙂
      Alex xo

      Reply
  7. Tammie Lessy

    August 08, 2023 at 12:42 am

    5 stars
    These are amazing! I added 2 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning to the mix. So much better than store bought. I usually pay $12 to $14 for them at store and these cost me about $4 to make. A game changer
    Thank you so much for a great recipe

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      August 08, 2023 at 5:59 pm

      Hi Tammie,
      Thank you for your lovely comment – I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe 🙂
      I love the sound of the Everything Bagel Seasoning addition – I will have to give this a try myself!
      Alex xo

      Reply
  8. Adri

    July 14, 2023 at 9:23 pm

    Really easy to make and they taste great! Mine were very brittle, is there any ingredient that I can add to help with holding the crackers together, or is that a matter of less baking time? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      July 15, 2023 at 9:13 am

      Hi Adri,
      Thanks for your comment, and I am so glad you enjoyed the taste of the crackers. The crackers should be crisp, but not brittle. I haven’t had this issue before, so I am thinking perhaps your oven runs a little hotter than ours, and I would try baking them for a little less next time. Hope that helps! Thanks, Alex xo

      Reply
    • Marg

      March 27, 2025 at 4:54 pm

      ground flax seed and psyllium husks.

      Reply
  9. Myra

    July 10, 2023 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    As easy as it looks to make and produces crisp tasty crackers. A staple in our house now.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      July 10, 2023 at 9:50 pm

      Thank you, Myra! I am so pleased you enjoyed this recipe, and thank you for taking the time to let me know 🙂
      Alex xo

      Reply
  10. Linda

    May 13, 2023 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      May 13, 2023 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you, Linda!

      Reply
      • Lynn

        July 07, 2023 at 12:09 pm

        5 stars
        Our family really love this easy prep and great flavoured recipe for Mixed Seed Crackers. So much tastier and can’t compare to store bought, plus you can control salt content or even delete by replacing with herbs/spices. Thank you for sharing your recipe Alexandra. 💚

      • Alexandra Cook

        July 08, 2023 at 6:40 pm

        Hi Lynn,
        Thank you so much for your lovely feedback on the Mixed Seed Crackers. I am delighted that you enjoy them and appreciate that you took the time to contact me. 🙂

  11. J

    February 23, 2023 at 4:00 am

    5 stars
    This was yummy, but i had an error to fix: there are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Alexandra Cook

      February 23, 2023 at 6:20 am

      Hi J! I am glad you enjoyed the crackers.
      Although most countries use a 3 tsp tablespoon, we do not. Please see the recipe card for clarification – “Note 2: Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).”
      Hope that helps!
      Thanks, Alex

      Reply
  12. Angela

    January 28, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    The whole family loved these, so yummy, you have to stop yourself from eating the whole batch. Lucky it’s so easy. The sale and rosemary made these pop.

    Reply
    • Alexandra

      January 31, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Angela, I am delighted that you and your family enjoyed these crackers. Thank you so much for letting me know. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Robin

    December 11, 2019 at 2:41 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe. It is my go to cracker. In the past, I have added garlic power, used whatever nuts and seeds I have on hand, sometimes soya sauce, cocoa and a sugar substitute for a chocolate version. When I am lazy I don’t wait for the water to be absorbed. I pour everything on my parchment lined pan, spread and bake. I takes a little longer to cook but they still turn out great. Thanks

    Reply
    • Alexandra

      December 13, 2019 at 2:04 am

      We are so delighted to hear that, Robin – and you’ve inspired us to try some different flavour combinations ourself! So happy to hear that this recipe is your go to!

      Reply
  14. Jessa B

    May 29, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    love this Healthy and moreish home made five seed crackers! What a tasty snack!

    Reply
    • Alexandra

      June 01, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      Jessa, they are so simple to make and I love that I can snack on something that is healthy. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Cassie

    October 31, 2018 at 12:18 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and so easy to make!

    Reply
    • Alexandra

      October 31, 2018 at 12:23 am

      Thank you so much, Cassie 🙂

      Reply

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