Are you tired of store-bought crackers loaded with preservatives and empty calories? Get ready to transform your snacking experience with these incredibly nutritious and delightfully crispy Healthy Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these homemade crackers are about to become your new obsession - offering a perfect blend of nutrition, taste, and satisfaction that will make your taste buds dance and your body thank you!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: International
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Herbs and spices to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the spelt flour and chia seeds, ensuring they are well mixed.
- Add salt and your chosen herbs and spices to the dry ingredients, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the water and olive oil.
- Mix the ingredients with a fork or wooden spoon until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time.
- Knead the dough gently on a clean surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Roll out the dough on parchment paper to approximately 1/8 inch thickness, ensuring an even surface.
- Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to score the dough into rectangular cracker shapes.
- Prick each cracker with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
- Transfer the parchment paper with crackers onto the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack to achieve maximum crispness.
- Once cooled, break into individual crackers along the scored lines.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your dough is rolled out evenly to guarantee uniform baking and consistent crispness.
- Don't skip the fork-pricking step - this prevents unwanted air bubbles and helps create that perfect cracker texture.
- Experiment with different herb and spice combinations to personalize your crackers. Try rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, or even nutritional yeast for extra flavor.
- Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife for clean, precise cracker shapes.
- Allow crackers to cool completely on a wire rack to maintain their crispy texture.
- If the dough feels too dry, add water gradually - one teaspoon at a time to avoid making it too wet.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness for up to 5 days.
- For extra nutrition, consider sprinkling some additional chia seeds on top before baking for added crunch and health benefits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 110kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
