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These Mixed Seed Crackers really exceeded my expectations. I suppose, truth be told, my expectations were fairly low. I’ve wanted to try them for some time but I was a little hesitant, feeling that something that looked like bird food may not be really enjoyable. Well, I was wrong and I’m now convinced the birds are onto something!
The crackers are super nutritious, a breeze to prepare, gluten free and vegan. There’s nothing but seeds and water in these amazing crackers, and this caused me to wonder what held them together. To make these, you simply mix the seeds together in a bowl with salt and water and stand for about 30 minutes. The chia and flax seeds get to work, absorbing the water, and forming a gel-like substance, which binds the mixture together. The mixture is spread thinly onto a baking tray and baked until wonderfully crisp. After the cracker mixture has cooled on the tray, snap it into irregularly shaped crackers. I like the organic appearance, so obviously home-made and totally satisfying.
If you wish, you can customise the flavour by adding dried herbs or spices. Consider using:
- Dried oregano
- Fresh rosemary
- Lemon pepper blend
- Dried onions and black pepper
The resulting crackers are definitely moreish, perfect for nibbling on without a sense of guilt, unlike most store bought crackers which are frequently very high in salt and unhealthy fats.
These Mixed Seed Crackers are great as a snack all by themselves or served with your favourite dip or cheese. I particularly like them with hummus, our Cannellini Bean Dip or mashed avocado.
With Christmas not too far away I’ve been giving a great deal of thought to the foods I will serve when entertaining family and friends. These crackers will definitely play a part as, apart from being delicious, they are ideal for many people who have special dietary requirements. Please let me know in the comment section below if you try them.
Enjoy!
Xx Alex and Faye
P.S. For more great dip ideas, have a look at our Tasty Dips for Entertaining!
Mixed Seed Crackers
You will love the ease and simplicity of this recipe, and the fact that the crackers are totally delicious whilst also being a healthy food choice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds I use a combination of white and black
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds I use a combination of white and black
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tsp cooking salt I use a coarse sea salt
Instructions
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Combine the seeds and pepitas in a bowl.
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Add warm water and salt, and set aside, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.
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Preheat your oven to 160 Degrees C (140 Degrees C if fan-forced.)
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Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
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Spoon the mixture onto the prepared tray.
Spread the mixture to about 5mm thick*.
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Bake for approximately 1 hour or until golden and crisp.
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Cool on the tray, and then break into approximately 20 pieces.
Recipe Notes
*I find the easiest way to spread the mixture is with an offset spatula but you could also try a drinking glass to spread the mixture.
*The healthy oils in seeds can cause them to go rancid over time so check that they are fresh.
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164 Comments on “Mixed Seed Crackers – Gluten and Dairy Free”
these look absolutely amazing!! love the colors and textures! cannot wait to try this recipe out 🙂
Thank you so much, enjoy! 🙂
Delicious with a cheese platter or dips!
We think so too! Thanks Brian 🙂
Yummy. Love that these are both gluten free and vegan – so suitable for all.
Thanks, Alice!! Enjoy 🙂
OoooEeee I have got to try this. I can nibble seeds all day long and making some easy crackers sounds just perfect.
Thanks, Michelle! Sounds like this is the recipe for you 🙂
These sound delicious and easy to make!
Thank you so much, Cassie 🙂
That looks so good! I love nuts and seeds. They’re such healthy foods. I have to make this.
Thanks, Stacie! Let me know what you think 🙂
Mmmm, these look delicious! And healthy too 🙂 Will have to give the recipe a try x
Thanks, Becca! Hope you’ll enjoy x
Gluten and dairy free! I am all in! Thank you so much fun for the awesome recipe!
Fantastic! Thank you so much, Chad 🙂
This sounds really good! I love having healthy crackers to munch on. I’ll have to try this.
Thank you so much, Katie! Let me know what you think when you try it 🙂
These look awesome! Plus, simple to make! I cannot wait to give this a try.
Thank you, Jess! Enjoy 🙂
I am really excited to try this! I love vegan snacks.
Thank you, India! Love to know what you think when you try this 🙂
From the photo here I do believe that it exceeded your expectations. Sounds so yummy!
Thank you so much, Angela! It sure did 🙂
I love eating nuts and seeds a lot and this one looks really good and tasty, I will try to make this for myself and for my family.
Thank you, Catherine. I hope you’ll all enjoy it!
Ooh this looks like a really unique snack. Definitely different than any other crackers I’ve seen
Thank you, Eli! Always happy to share something unique 🙂
Sounds so good to try this unique recipe and looks so delicious! I would love to make this Mixed Seed Crackers. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Elizabeth! Appreciate your kind words 🙂
These look amazing! Definitely going to have to give them a try!!
Thank you so much! Let me know what you think 🙂
Looks so good! I’ve been on a gluten free diet for 12 years and I love finding new, interesting recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kimberly! Thank you so much! 🙂 Check out some of our other GF recipes on the blog! Enjoy x
Chia and Flax seed?!?! These sound like an amazing superpowered cracker. Thank you for sharing. I make my own granola bars, but haven’t tried crackers yet.
Hi Kita! Thank you so much!! Oh, maybe you could share your granola bar recipe with me?! 😉 Enjoy these crackers!
Wow they are so healthy and power-packed!! Loved the idea!
Thank you so much, Mansi! Enjoy 🙂
Perfect healthy on-the-go snack 😀 I love that you used chia seeds and flax seeds 🙂
Thank you, Nolwenn! Agreed 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE mixed seed crackers – will have to try this one!
Thank you, Candice! Hope you will enjoy this!
With all the different seeds you used this would have an interesting taste and texture. Look forward to making this for my family to try out.
Thanks, Candy! Hope this is one you’ll all enjoy 🙂
I love seeds so I might really enjoy these crackers! I have to give this recipe a try! thank you 🙂
Thanks, Nati. Let me know if you try them 🙂
I love this idea! I’m always looking to make new and healthy snacks. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks, Samara! Let me know when you try 🙂
I need these in my life! I’m a grazer, so healthy snacks on hand is a must in this household!
Yes, that is so true! Same here! Enjoy, Dayna.
How very healthy!!
And tasty too 😉
I have yet to try Chia seeds! This looks like a great recipe for snacking. I could enjoy it with fruit while watching my tv shows.
Hi Chastity! It makes a great snack 🙂 The Chia seeds work as a great binding agent! They are an excellent substitute for eggs in baking also. Lots of uses 🙂
This recipe looks really delicious. I can say that I am not good in cooking but I will try to make this at home as the procedure of making it looks so easy to follow.
Thank you, Preet! If you have any questions, you can contact me anytime 🙂
Ohhh these look so good, Im definitly going to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Tash! Love to know what you think 🙂
Wow, this is so health! Now i know more about this
Thanks, Fibi! So glad you know about this now 🙂
So intrigued how you only need water to bind these! They look like a wonderful snack option!
Hi Catherine! The Chia seeds also work as a binding agent 🙂 And then a long bake in a slow oven – and you have these crackers! 🙂
i have to give this a try soon!
Hopefully you will enjoy them! 🙂
Wow these look really good and nutritious! I’ve made many things but never crackers! I wonder it I could pull these off haha
Hi Tisha! I am sure you could pull this off. They are super simple 🙂 Enjoy!
These look soo good! I’m always looking for more vegan snacks and I’m definitely going to try these
Thank you, Brenna! Have a look at our other vegan recipes 🙂
These look like they would be great for hiking!
Thanks, Karen! They are definitely a great snack!
I have been always looking for this kind of mixed seed crackers in the market. Its perfect for my snack time, I never think of I can make it on my own. Great recipe.
Hello! I hope you will love this recipe – let me know what you think if you try it 🙂
Not typically a fan of seeds. But this recipe for these cracker definitely look interesting. This will fit anyone with a vegan or other restrictive diet perfectly
Hi Dwight! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Would love to try making these one day!
Thank you, Jennie! 🙂
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Looks like a great gluten free snacks. Glad there are so many more varieties of snacks out there that are gluten free.
Thanks, Kiwi! If you are ever looking for more GF inspiration, we have plenty on our site 🙂
I’ve never made anything like this, but it looks delicious! I would love to try this sometime.
Thanks, Shannon! Please let me know if you do 🙂
Wow! that looks like a delicious platter. Such a good gluten snack. I will absolutely try this.
Thank you so much, Angela 🙂
I am so making these today!
Let me know what you think 🙂
These look so delicious and healthy. Glad that they are gluten and dairy so are suitable to all.
Thank you, Puja 🙂
These are great I really must make some
Hi Tania! Do let me know if you give them a try 🙂
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I took a recipe out of your playbook (get it? Haha!) and dug back into your archives a bit. These crackers look awesome! I used to make crackers quite a bit here at home, but then we had Robbie. I haven’t made crackers in ages! (Unless you count those beet chips.) I should make crackers again…I always enjoyed that process!
Haha, I love that, David 🙂
Yes, making crackers is quite relaxing I find!
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These look absolutely delicious. Thank you for showing us how to make these delicious snacks
Thank you so much Georgina, please let me know if you try them. 🙂
These look like some tasty crackers! It’s awesome that they are gluten and dairy free.
They’re delicious and nutritious Amber, they make a great snack. Let me know if you try them. 🙂
Okay these look AWESOME. I’m definitely making them to bring them to work for a snack, yay!
Thank you Krysten, please let me know how you enjoy them. 🙂
I need to make these. I love all the seeds on these crackers.
Thank you Tara, they’re so easy to make and are a delicious, healthy snack. Enjoy! 🙂
I am addicted to healthy snacks, mixed seed crackers seem amazing and they look DELICIOUS!!! I am definitely baking some over the weekend. Thank you.
They’re so easy and very nutritious. I hope you enjoy them Chad. 🙂
This looks good! Thank you for sharing this! Will definitely try this.
Thank you Reika, I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
I don’t know…. lol. I suppose they could be really good if I doctored them up with garlic salt and other tasty spices. I’ll take your word for it. 🙂 I’m sure these are much more satisfying when curbing hunger than the regular bagged chips. It might be worth a shot.
Brittany, I always think that people should customise recipes to their own taste. Adding herbs and spices is a great idea. And yes, with the seeds they will be more efficient at curbing hunger than fried potato chips. Let me know if you try them. 🙂
Healthy and delicious at the same time, yum! I think this is a perfect midnight snack as well. I really love this.
Thank you so much, I look forward to hearing if you try the recipe. 🙂
I love interesting recipes, they look great. I had no idea all these ingredients together could be turned to a crackers. Thank you for the sharing!
The crackers are a very nutritious snack. Please let me know if you try them Maria. 🙂
What a great treat! I bet that it tastes really good. I’m a huge fan of seeds. It’s healthy and yummy! I love that this recipe is both: vegan and gluten-free. Keep it up girl!
XO
Candace
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Thank you for the lovely comments Candace. Please let me know if you try the crackers. 🙂
My friend eats most of the seeds in that list. I will share it with her. I am gonna buy seeds to try this too.
Thank you for sharing the recipe. I do hope that you both enjoy the crackers. 🙂
Oh crackers! These must be super healthy since I have been reading on the benefits of chia and flax seeds (haven’t started with the recipes yet) Would the crackers go with some honey? I fell like it can be so yummy!
The crackers are certainly nutritious and I think they would be delicious with honey. 🙂
Wow that looks yumm and healthy… I definitely wanna try this recipe, I am sure my little one would love it too ?❤️
This is definitely a nutritious snack. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
Great healthy idea for crackers. I usu flax seed for a lot of my recipes as a dairy substitute and I love it.
Andie, these are a great way to add extra nutrients to our diet. It’s good to have a snack that is also healthy. 🙂
That looks good, and healthy.
It’s so good to have a snack which is also healthy. 🙂
Your food pictures are gorgeous. It really captures the food.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, I do appreciate it. 🙂
love this Healthy and moreish home made five seed crackers! What a tasty snack!
Jessa, they are so simple to make and I love that I can snack on something that is healthy. 🙂
I love this! I usually buy crackers but so much better to make them yourself. Will definitely do this!
Yes Maartje, so much better to make your own and the recipe is so simple. I do hope that you try them. 🙂
Wow, this looks so good. I really love healthy foods. This recipe is a must try. ?
Thank you Geraline, I am delighted that you will make the crackers. 🙂
Looks very healthy! Thank you for this recipe. Would like to try this someday
I look forward to hearing if you do try the recipe. The crackers are indeed healthy and also taste good. 🙂
These look like they don’t taste good so I’m so happy to hear that they taste delicious. I may have to try them.
I look forward to hearing what you think if you do make them Maria. 🙂
I often add many of these to my salads and hot cereal. Wanting variety I am always looking for new ways to add these seeds into my diet. This is perfect!
Paula, this is a great way to add seeds to your diet. I do hope you try making the crackers. 🙂
yumm! i love seeds so i know this is going to be delicious. I’m certainly going to try this.
It’s great to enjoy a snack that is healthy Adriana. I am so pleased that you will try the recipe. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this delicious-looking recipe!
I am so glad that you like the recipe Tamas, thank you. 🙂
I had not heard of this snack before so thank you for educating me.
Thank you Mickal, it is a very healthy snack, ideal with dips or cheese. 🙂
These crackers sound delicious to much on. I actually have a mix of seeds in my cupboard, so I might attempt baking this.
I look forward to hearing how you enjoy them, Joanna. 🙂
I make these too! Aren’t they like magic?!
They are fantastic Ivana. It’s so nice to enjoy a cracker that is also healthy. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this nice looking mixed seed crackers recipe. I would love to prepare this hassle free recipe soon.
I do hope that you enjoy them Kalyan. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am going to make them for office time snacks. Sounds yummy and nutritious.
That’s a great idea Arun. Enjoy! 🙂
I wouldn’t have thought of putting together seed to make a cracker like this. It does look pretty delicious though and healthy as well, which is always a good thing.
David, I seriously doubted that it would hold together but, thankfully, it did. It is nice to have a snack which is healthy. 🙂
Honestly I can’t imagine how it taste like. But I loved that it is super healthy and that it’s in crackers form. ?
Yes Nina, the crackers are healthy. They go so well with dips and cheese or are tasty eaten on their own. Please let me know if you try them. 🙂
I munch crackers just alone and I think I should try them with a dip. Anyway, since I love really spicy snacks, I would have the lemon pepper flavour and make sure to have as much pepper.
Dalene, these are very tasty when eaten on their own but I must confess to also enjoying them with a dip or cheese. Enjoy! 🙂
Definitely one of my favorite kind of crackers. I love the sunflower seeds and everything mixed in between.
A favourite of mine too Kathy; it’s good to eat a healthy snack. 🙂
oh my..this is very unique recipe. i love sunflower seeds.. can i add more sunflower seeds? i don’t have pepitas.. i’ll this tonight. I’ll check what’s available on my kitchen…I’ll surprise my friends with these recipes..more unique recipes please..
Thank you Aria, I am so pleased that you like the recipe. Yes, you can swap the seeds around. I do hope that you enjoy the crackers. 🙂