🌱 The Best Ever Seed Cracker Recipe (Gluten-Free + Vegan!)
If you’re looking for a crave-worthy crunchy snack that’s also packed with nutrition, you’ve just found it. These homemade seed crackers are a go-to in my kitchen—and they’re always a hit with clients looking for high-fiber, gut-friendly foods.
Whether you’re keto, vegan, gluten-free, or just into whole-food snacking, this recipe fits your lifestyle.
Why are Seed Crackers Good For you?
Seed crackers are a healthy alternative to flour-based crackers.
- They are gluten-free.
- They are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, which are known for reducing inflammation, improving cardiovascular health, and improving triglyceride profiles.
- They contain gut-healing mucilages instead of gut-harming glutens.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup flaxseeds
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Optional: garlic powder, rosemary, everything bagel seasoning
✅ Allergy-friendly swap: Use hemp hearts instead of sesame for nut-free needs.
How to Make Seed Crackers (Step-by-Step)
- Soak the seeds:
Combine all seeds, water, and salt in a bowl. Let it sit for 20–30 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency. - Preheat the oven:
Set to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Spread and flatten:
Spread the seed mixture evenly into a thin layer (about ¼ inch thick). - Bake:
Bake for 30–40 minutes, flip carefully, and bake for another 15–20 minutes until crisp. - Cool & break:
Let cool completely, then break into cracker-sized pieces.
Get Ready to Bake
Adding water to the seed mixture creates a gel-like consistency. This gel comes from the mucilage properties of the psyllium husk powder, flax seeds, and chia seeds, if you are using them.
This natural property is great for gut health and gives the seed batter a spreadable consistency that holds together. It also bakes up crispy and delicious.
After baking
These take a while to bake. You want to bake them slow and low so that they can dehydrate and crisp up without burning.
Remember that oven temperatures vary, and your crackers may take more or less time. So keep a close eye on them the first time you make them.
After solid, take them out and slice them with a pizza cutter to get square or triangular crackers. You can skip this step and break them apart at the end. You’ll have a more rustic cracker, but they are just as healthy.
Pro Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks for the ultimate healthy grab-and-go snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No flour, no gluten, no BS.
- High in omega-3s and fiber = great for gut health.
- Customizable with your favorite spices and herbs.
- Budget-friendly + meal-prep friendly.
What to Serve With Seed Crackers
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Nutritionist’s Notes
These crackers are a fiber-rich powerhouse and can support blood sugar balance and digestion—thanks to flax and chia. Plus, pumpkin seeds bring in zinc and magnesium, making these not just tasty, but functional.
Clean Eating, Made Easy
As a clinical nutritionist and home cook, I believe snacks should be just as nourishing as your meals. These crackers are proof that healthy can still taste amazing.
The Best Seed Cracker Recipe
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This crispy seed cracker recipe is easy to make, gluten-free, vegan, and loaded with fiber and healthy fats. Perfect for snacking or pairing with dips!
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Soak the seeds: Combine all seeds, water, and salt in a bowl. Let it sit for 20–30 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency.
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Preheat the oven: Set to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread and flatten: Spread the seed mixture evenly into a thin layer (about ¼ inch thick).
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Bake: Bake for 30–40 minutes, flip carefully, and bake for another 15–20 minutes until crisp.
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Cool & break: Let cool completely, then break into cracker-sized pieces.
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