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Homemade Flax Seed Crackers (Low Carb, Vegan)

Published: Nov 20, 2024 · Modified: Feb 16, 2025 by Joanie Simon · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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"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.

closeup of homemade flaxseed crackers

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.

a stack of crackers
closeup of homemade flaxseed crackers

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.

overhead view of a white sheet pan with the ingredients for flax seed crackers. Includes pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, psyllium husk, sunflower seeds, water and salt.

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.

all the ingredients mixed together in a food processor

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.

rolling out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper with a rolling pin
the rolled out dough on parchment paper with a pizza cutter and flaky salt on the side

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.

the dough sliced up and on a baking sheet

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.

the crackers after being baked and broken up on a sheet pan

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.

flax seed crackers with cottage cheese and everything bagel seasoning
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Homemade Flax Seed Crackers (Low Carb, Vegan)

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  • Author: Joanie Simon
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 60
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 crackers
  • Category: snacks
  • Method: baked
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Light, crispy, and nutrient-packed, these easy homemade flax seed crackers are perfect for snacking. Like a better, DIY version of Triscuits!


Ingredients

  • ½ cup ground flax seeds
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder
  • ¾ cup filtered water
  • Flaky salt (Maldon is a popular variety that's easy to find)


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300F
  • Add all the ingredients except for the salt to a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
  • Let the dough rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the chia seeds and psyllium husk to absorb the water and firm up.
  • Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Flatten slightly with your hands, then place another piece of parchment paper on top. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out evenly until it is thin and flat.
  • For straight edges, use a pizza cutter to trim the edges and incorporate the trimmings back into the dough.
  • Slice the dough into your desired cracker sizes using a pizza cutter or knife. Then sprinkle the top with flaky salt.
  • Transfer the parchment paper with the cracker dough onto a baking sheet and bake at 300F (150C) for 1 hour, or until the crackers are dry and crisp.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the crackers cool completely for at least 1 hour.
  • Once cooled, break the crackers along the cut lines.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cracker
  • Calories: 68
  • Sugar: 0.1 g
  • Sodium: 14.1 mg
  • Fat: 5.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.1 g
  • Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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Comments

  1. Jasmina says

    February 06, 2025 at 12:19 pm

    Hi Joanie,
    I was wondering if I could use an egg white instead of psyllium husk? I'm guessing that changes the fiber content too.

    Reply
    • Joanie Simon says

      February 06, 2025 at 2:07 pm

      I haven't tried that before but would be curious to try. For sure it would affect the fiber content of the final crackers since psyllium is high in fiber. The egg white would add protein. My main concern is that you'd need to adjust the amount of water added to the recipe since egg whites contain water and psyllium husk is highly absorbent. It wouldn't be a 1 to 1 swap. If I do test this at some point, I'll let you know.

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