Homemade Flax Seed Crackers (Low Carb, Vegan)

"If someone loves Triscuits, they'll love these."  That was my husband's enthusiastic reaction to these flax seed crackers.

They have a light crispy texture, are wildly easy to make, and are packed with loads of good-for-you nutrients. Serve them with hummus, cheese slices, your favorite dip or enjoy them on their own.

These are also similar to Norwegian crisp breads. I was buying them at Trader Joe's and had the realization that I could make my own, but better.

Ground vs Whole Flax Seeds

This recipe calls for ground flaxseed, which you'll also see available in stores as flaxseed meal.  I like to buy whole flaxseeds because it's cheaper and lasts much longer than ground flaxseeds. Their hard outer shell protects the oils from exposure to air and light.

When it's time to use them, I grind them in a coffee grinder that I've dedicated to spices and seeds. You can store whole flaxseeds in the freezer up to a year.

So why take the time to grind them? Whole flaxseeds are difficult to digest because of their tough outer shell. Grinding breaks the shell, making it easier for your body to absorb the nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans.

Nutrient Dense Seeds

In addition to the fabulous flax seed, there are a number of other seeds in this recipe.

Chia Seeds are loaded with fiber which is great for supporting digestive health and helping to regulate blood sugar.

Sunflower Seeds are rich in healthy fats along with minerals like magnesium, selenium, zinc, and copper which are essential for bone health, immunity, and energy production.

Pumpkin Seeds are a plant-based protein source with all essential amino acids.

Sesame Seeds offer Zinc and Selenium which strengthen the immune system and help the body fight infections.

What's Psyllium Husk Powder?

This is the one "weird" ingredient on the list, but it's one you don't want to leave out.  

Along with the flax and chia, the psyllium husk acts as a binder to help hold these crackers together.

Aside from using it in this recipe (which I make at least once a week for snacks and lunches) it's great blended into smoothies as an outstanding source of soluble fiber, which supports gut health and regular digestion.  

You can also use it to make my favorite veggie burgers.

Blood Sugar Friendly

I wear a continuous glucose monitor synced with the Levels app for monitoring my blood sugar levels and these crackers get a perfect score of 10 every time I eat them.  They're a great way to scratch that need for something crunchy without spiking blood sugar.

How to Make Flaxseed Crackers

Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds until you get a "dough". Let it rest for 2 - 3 minutes so that the chia and psyllium husk can absorb the water.

Step 2: Dump the dough out onto a piece of parchment paper and spread it out. Then place another piece of parchment on top and use a rolling pin to roll the dough out flat. If you want straight edges, use a pizza cutter to trim the edges and then roll the trimmings into the sheet of dough.

Step 3: Next, slice up the dough with the pizza cutter to the size you want your crackers to be. Then sprinkle flaky salt all over the tops of the crackers.

Step 4: Bake on a baking sheet at 300F for 1 hour until dry and crisp. Let the baked crackers cool for at least an hour before breaking them up.

Enjoy whenever you like and store the crackers in an airtight container for up to a week.

Favorite Quick Snack

My favorite way to eat these is topped with probiotic cottage cheese and everything bagel seasoning. It takes a minute to make and this serving of three crackers and a half cup of cottage cheese packs 30 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber.

My daily fiber goal is 30 grams so this goes a long way in helping me hit that number.

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