Easy, high protein & fibre, gluten free & deliciously crunchy. A great accompaniment to any dips or cheese & sauerkraut.
These crackers became more crispy after a few days stored in an airtight container.
Recipe:
2 cups raw flax seeds (also linseeds)
2 cups cold water
soak overnight or for 8 hours on the bench
2-3 teaspoons of spice, I used turmeric, salt & pepper.
Pre-heat oven.
Mix in the spices, then roll out or press into a baking tray, to around 1/8th inch - 3mm thick. If it is too sticky, sprinkle some flax meal onto the mixture. It should have a dough-like consistency.
Bake at around 170 C - 330F for around 40 mins. you can cook at a lower or high temperature, but adjust the cooking time.
When the mix is dark and firm in the middle, they are cooked.
I scored the mix whilst still in the tin, however they still came out all irregular! The shape makes no difference to the great taste of these flax crackers with some guacamole or hummus!
Health benefits of Flax:
Diets which include 1 tablespoon of flax per day, may lower cholesterol and decrease risk of heart disease.
Flax provides fuel for the beneficial gut bacteria.
It also contains phytoestrogens, which can help balance estrogen in menopause
Flax improves digestive health and contains healthy omegas.
Enjoy your crackers with a variety of dips and sides. I love them with guacamole or butter bean & cauliflower dip.
For extra nutrients and taste:
Add 1/4 cup sunflower seeds for magnesium, zinc, protein & fibre (soaked for 2 hours)
or 1/4 cup hemp seeds for protein, omegas, zinc magnesium, thiamin, phosphorus & manganese. Add other spices & herbs of choice.
Notes: It's a good idea to make with minimal salt the first time you make these. You can always increase the salt next time if you prefer.
Blend the mixture or use flax meal if you prefer, for texture or easier digestion.
Hummus - made from chickpeas, is an excellent source of fibre and minerals. This legume is versatile and provides essential fuel for the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Pair with kiwi, pineapple or mango for nutrient absorption and digestion.
Benefits of turmeric
Turmeric possesses anti-oxidants with have anti-inflammatory benefits. Black pepper paired with turmeric ensures the benefits from the curcumin, in turmeric are absorbed.
Enjoy your flax crackers. Head to the other blogs for more about gut health, bone health, iron, vegetarian eating and more!
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Laura xx
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