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.
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.
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.
Step by step instructions:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
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.
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.
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.
Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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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Mixed Seed Crackers
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
Recipe Measurements:
For accuracy, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.
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
- Seeds: ensure the seeds you are using are fresh – the healthy oils in the seeds can cause them to go rancid over time.
- Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Recipe inspiration: this recipe has been adapted from one found in Annabel Langbein’s “Essential” Cookbook, Volume One.
Nutrition Estimate:
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.
Jess
These were so tasty! I don’t know why I never thought to try making my own crackers before but I am so glad I tried this! I love knowing exactly what is going in my healthy snack items and everything is better homemade. Delicious!
Alexandra
Hi Jess, thank you for your lovely comments on the Mixed Seed Crackers. I am so pleased that you enjoy them and appreciate that you took the time to let me know. 🙂