A nutritious power house
I am absolutely hooked on these crackers. Since I first created this recipe, I have probably made them at least once a week. And I don’t feel guilty eating them because they are so full of nutrients.
Where do you even begin
Let’s just start with sesame seeds. These little babies are packed with nutrients, amino acids and many studies have been done on the benefits of sesame seed in your diet. Sesame seeds are great source of fiber. Some studies have also shown that regular consumption of sesame seeds may reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. They may help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and help with blood cell formation. And they are a vitamin B powerhouse. And that’s just a sesame seeds.
So many seeds
Flaxseeds are another addition to this recipe that are packed with nutrient dense properties. Regular consumption of flax seeds, whole or ground, are a great addition to your healthy eating regimen. And munching a few sesame seed crackers is an easy way to do it. Flax has loads of fiber, protein, are packed with omega-3 ‘s and magnesium which helps with sleep and mood.
From seeds to nuts
The walnuts are good for you too. The almond flour is a great alternative flour and there’s very little oil. Even though these crackers have quite a bit of calories, all those calories are coming from very good sources. And calories that are coming from fiber and protein and healthy carbs are never a bad thing.
Playing around
So have a little fun and switch the flours around. Try a fine grain rye or amaranth. Experiment a little bit! I did make a batch with half almond flour and half rye flour and really couldn’t tell the difference. But don’t skimp on quality. Organic choices are best and high quality ingredients will give you the best outcomes. I will say I tried a lesser expensive Parmesan cheese and that affected the taste a bit so I won’t do that again.
A watchful eye while baking
The hardest part really is timing the baking. The recipe says 15 minutes and it is pretty darn close to 15 minutes. If you do leave them in longer, check them every minute or two. They can go from fantastically just under done to way over done in a very short period of time and if they’re overcooked, they have a different flavor that just isn’t as appealing. If anything, undercook them. Sometimes they are little chewy other times a little crunchier. That depends on how thick you roll them. So stock up on parchment paper and few key ingredients and you have crackers any time you want.
Sesame Flax Crackers
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Almond Flour Fine grade
- 1/3 cup Sesame Seeds
- ½ cup Parmesan
- 1/3 cup Flax Seed ground
- 1/3 cup Walnuts ground
- ¾ cup Water
- 3 Tbsp Oil Vegetable or Olive
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Slowly stir in the water. Mix thoroughly until a dough consistency.
- Slowly continue to mix and add the oil 1 Tablespoon at a time.
- When mixed throughout turn out onto a baking sheet and knead as best you can. If the dough is too moist, sprinkle a little extra flour to help with the kneading.
- Form dough into a large round and cover with another baking sheet. Carefully roll out in all directions until dough is flat and you have reached a desired thickness throughout. Usually between 1/8 and ¼” is good.
- You can split the dough into 2 rounds to make this easier to roll and if you plan on thinner crackers as the dough may spread off the baking sheet if not split.
- Slide baking paper onto baking sheets.
- Lightly score dough into squares prior to baking so that the crackers separate easily.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes or until dry and firm.
- Let cool and enjoy.
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