Bake Your Own Healthy Crunch: Almond Flour & Chia Seed Crackers! 💪🌿
ingredients:
1 cup (100g) almond flour, finely ground
1/4 cup (40g) chia seeds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (flax meal)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup (60ml) water, plus more if needed
directions:
1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, salt, optional garlic powder, optional onion powder, and optional nutritional yeast.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the olive oil and 1/4 cup (60ml) water. Mix until a cohesive dough forms. If it's too dry, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time until it comes together. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes for the chia and flax to absorb water.
4. Roll Out Thinly: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll out very thinly, aiming for about 1/16 to 1/8 inch (1.5-3 mm) thickness. Consistency is key for even baking.
5. Score the Dough: Remove the top parchment sheet. Use a knife or pizza cutter to score the dough into cracker shapes (squares, diamonds, rectangles). Sprinkle with extra salt or seeds if desired.
6. Bake: Transfer the bottom parchment sheet with the scored dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
7. Separate & Finish Baking: Remove from the oven, carefully separate the crackers along the score lines (they should break easily), and spread them out slightly on the baking sheet. Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until uniformly golden and crisp. Keep a close eye on them as thin crackers burn quickly.
8. Cool Completely: Let the crackers cool completely on a wire rack before storing. They will get crispier as they cool. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Resting Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 17-25 minutes | Total Time: 37-45 minutes | Calories per Serving: approx. 130 kcal (per small serving) | Number of Servings: 6-8 servings
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