Homemade Five Seed Crackers: Make Them Sweet Or Savory
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Homemade savory five seed crackers are so crispy and flavorful and make a delicious snack. You can make sweet five-seed crackers by adding dried berries to the recipe and substituting the savory seasonings for sweet seasonings. I have complete instructions for both recipes.
The savory five seed crackers are gluten-free, oil-free, Vegan, Paleo, and Keto friendly. You can't go wrong there, plus they are so easy to make.
A friend gave me the cracker recipe. The original recipe comes from Quite Good Food. When you try them, you will never want to buy commercial snack crackers again.
The whole process, from mixing to baking, takes about an hour and a half, but most of that is baking time. Measuring, pouring, and stirring everything together takes about 5 minutes. Then the mixture needs to stand for 15 minutes to soak up the water. Next, pour the mix onto a baking sheet and pop it in the oven.
Chia seeds soak up the water and have a jelly-like consistency that binds all the seeds together. When the baked seed mixture comes out of the oven, it is one solid slab instead of being loose seeds.
Spread the crackers with a little cream cheese and pair them with apple slices. Makes a great snack. Since they are free of all major allergens, just about anyone can eat them. And everyone will love them!
You will need a bowl, measuring cups and spoons, a rubber spatula, one or two baking sheets, and parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup. You will also need an airtight container to put the baked crackers in to keep them fresh.
Savory Five Seed Crackers Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup chia seeds
½ cup sesame seeds can be white or black or a mixture
¼ cup flax seeds
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cup water
1 tablespoon dried herbs, Italian seasoning, rosemary, thyme or your choice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon of red chili flakes is optional, but I suggest you add them!
Instructions
Dump all the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
Let the bowl stand for about 15 minutes until the water is mostly absorbed. Stir.
Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet (or two sheets if you like your crackers thinner).
Spread the seed mixture evenly over the baking sheet(s). I use a rubber spatula to make sure the mixture is spread evenly.
Bake at 340F degrees for 60-70 minutes, turning the pan halfway through to ensure it bakes evenly.
If you use two baking sheets, the timing will be about 1 hour. If you use one tray, you must bake the crackers a few minutes longer.
Bake until the crackers are just starting to brown. Then, remove them from the oven. If you bake them until they are nicely browned across the whole top, they will have a slightly different flavor, which is also excellent. So try them both ways and see what you like best.
Let the crackers cool. Then, break them into shards.
Or, if you prefer square crackers, take them out of the oven after 30 minutes and cut them into squares, returning them to the oven to finish baking for the remaining 30-40 minutes.
How To Make Sweet Five Seed Crackers
Simply substitute the herbs, garlic powder, and red chili flakes with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, dried Craisins, dried blueberries or dried cherries. The recipe is made exactly the same except for the ingredient swap.
I have both recipe cards for you.
Savory Five Seed Crackers Recipe - Gluten Free
Crispy, flavorful crackers made from pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, and sesame seeds.
½cupsesame seedscan be white or black or a mixture
¼cupflax seeds
1 ½teaspoonsalt
1 ½cupwater
1tablespoondried herbsItalian seasoning, rosemary, thyme or your choice
¼teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonred chili flakesoptional, but I suggest you add them!
Instructions
Dump all the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
Let the bowl stand for about 15 minutes until the water is mostly absorbed. Stir.
Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet (or two sheets if you like your crackers thinner).
Spread the seed mixture evenly over the baking sheet(s). I use a rubber spatula to make sure the mixture is spread evenly.
Bake at 340F degrees for a total of 60-70 minutes, turning the pan halfway through to make sure it bakes evenly.
If you are using two baking sheets, the timing will be about 1 hour. If you are using one tray, you will need to bake the crackers a few minutes longer.
Bake until the crackers are just starting to brown. Then remove them from the oven. If you bake them until they are nicely browned across the whole top, they will have a slightly different flavor, which is also excellent. So try them both ways and see what you like best.
Let the crackers cool. Then break them into shards.
Or, if you prefer square crackers, take them out of the oven after 30 minutes and cut them into squares, returning them to the oven to finish baking for the remaining 30-40 minutes.
½cupsesame seedscan be white or black or a mixture
¼cupflax seeds
1½teaspoonssaltuse sea salt for corn free
1½cupwater
1tablespooncinnamon
½teaspoonallspice
½teaspoonnutmeg
½cupdried cranberriesCraisins; or dried blueberries or dried cherries
Instructions
Dump all the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
Let the bowl stand for about 15 minutes until the water is mostly absorbed. Stir.
Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet (or two sheets if you like your crackers thinner).
Spread the seed mixture evenly over the baking sheet(s). I use a rubber spatula to evenly spread the mixture.
Bake at 340°F for a total of 60-70 minutes, turning the pan halfway through to make sure it bakes evenly.
If you are using two baking sheets, the timing will be about 1 hour. If you are using one sheet, you will need to bake the crackers a few minutes longer.
Bake until the crackers are just starting to brown. Then remove them from the oven. If you bake them until they are nicely browned across the whole top, they will have a slightly different flavor, which is also excellent. So try them both ways and see what you like best.
Let the crackers cool. Then break them into shards.
Or, if you prefer square crackers, take them out of the oven after 30 minutes and cut them into squares, returning them to the oven to finish baking for the remaining 30-40 minutes.
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.
