Flaxseed Crackers

If you’re looking for your next go-to meal prep snack, these Flaxseed Crackers are it. Sometimes I want to eat my hummus and other dips with something that has a bit more protein and health benefits than your average pita cracker (although, I do LOVE a pita cracker), and that’s where these homemade flax crackers come in. They’re light, crunchy and easy to make. I keep them around for any time during the week that I’m feeling snacky, but they’re perfect as a salad topping, soup topping or for any dish that needs a bit of crunch!

These are a take on Norwegian Crisp breads (traditional name: knekkebrød) but have a few slight differences. I call them “Flax Crax” because they are mostly flaxseed, but still hearty and delicious!

What is a Norwegian Crispbread?

Besides being my favorite thing to buy at Trader Joe’s, a Norwegian Crispbread is an all-around amazing snack. The traditional name is knekkebrød, and it is a crisp bread, or “breaking bread” that historically accompanied almost all Nordic breakfasts or lunches. Now it’s used more fluidly, but is still a great as a side for a meal or for a snack all on its own.

A Norwegian crisp bread is typically made of whole grains and seeds, and most usually made with rye flour. My version relies more on nuts and seeds to make them gluten free crackers, and Trader Joe’s has a gluten free Norwegian Crispbread recipe that also does this as well.

Everything you’ll need for these flax crackers

This recipe is incredibly simple, and you might already have a lot of these ingredients on hand. Once you have everything for these flax crackers, you can make them once a week to have on hand for meal prep. Everything is straightforward, but the result is so delicious and satisfying. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 2/3 cup whole flaxseeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup warm water

What is flaxseed, and why make it into crackers?

Flax is a flowering plant that is used for more than you might think. This incredible plant was once used to make bed linens and clothes but is more commonly known for its oil, linseed oil, and its seeds.

Flaxseeds are the (you guessed it) seeds of the flax plant. These seeds are great for you, including healthy fats, fiber and plenty of protein. About 100 grams of flaxseed contains about 20 grams of protein which is notable when compared to other plant-based proteins like tofu, which only contains about 10 grams of protein per 100 grams. Whether it’s through blending them into smoothies or baking them into crackers, flaxseed is a great way to get more protein in your diet.

Not only do these flax crackers taste amazing, they’re so great for you. The flaxseed and other protein-rich ingredients will leave you feeling full and satisfied, which can be a hard thing to find in plant-based snacks. If you’ve struggled with getting protein in your meals throughout the day, this is an easy and delicious way to fix that!

Bringing these flax crackers together

These crackers only take about 30-40 minutes to bring together, making them an easy Sunday afternoon activity to help you stay on top of your week. Here’s how to make these flax crackers:

• Position a rack to the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, almond flour, flaxseed meal, flaxseeds, fennel, garlic powder and salt. In a separate small cup, whisk together the water and honey until combined.
• Pour the water into the oats and mix until it resembles the texture of coarse sand.
• Spread this out onto a parchment-lined half-sheet pan and use a spatula to flatten it until it is half a centimeter thick. You can also place a piece of parchment paper on top and use a rolling pin to flatten it out.
• Add this to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Once it is cool to the touch, break into crackers of varying sizes. The size and shape are up to you!

Serving ideas and suggestions

There are a few pretty obvious suggestions for serving these crackers, like pairing them with hummus or another dip, but you can have a lot of fun playing with what they can do. I have a few ideas, but I encourage you to let your creativity run with this one! These crackers are so versatile, they’re great with almost anything.

• Use them as “croutons” for salads and soups, like this leek salad and this feta soup.
• Serve them as if they are toast! Spread some avocado on a big chunk, then top with your favorite avocado toast toppings. (This broccolini sunflower toast would be delish too.)
• Feature them on a charcuterie board with an assortment of cheeses, jams and other crackers! This is a super fun and customizable way to fancy up these crackers.

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