When I first set out on this journey to reduce and eliminate packaged, processed foods from my diet I knew there would initially be things I missed. One item that I wasn’t expecting to miss so much, however, is crackers.
It is amazing how many things they pair nicely with which you don’t realize until you are trying not to eat them. I love spreads and fancy little appetizer crackers and while I’ve been trying to buy whole wheat versions, I know they still have lots of additives and preservatives that aren’t good for me.
A few months ago Healthy Ashley shared a flaxseed cracker recipe and it has been on my list to make ever since. I finally got around to trying them yesterday and I am happy to announce that they turned out wonderfully! Packaged crackers are getting kicked to the curb along with the once addiction-inducing diet soda.
I changed the recipe in a few ways. First I used whole wheat flour instead of the refined flour called for in the original recipe. I only had ground flaxseed so I doubled up on that instead of adding both the ground and whole. I also had some sesame seeds so I thought they would make a nice addition. Then, instead of squares I cut them out in a circle shape using a drinking glass.
The crackers are crisp with a slightly nutty flavor from the seeds. They are perfect for topping with cheeses and veggies for a tasty snack or appetizer.
The crackers are crisp with a slightly nutty flavor from the seeds. They are perfect for topping with cheeses and veggies for a tasty snack or appetizer.
Sesame Flax Seed Crackers 
Adapted from HealthCastle.com & Flax Council of Canada
½ cup ground flax seed
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp sesame seeds
4 tsp butter, softened
½ cup skim milk
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp sesame seeds
4 tsp butter, softened
½ cup skim milk
In a bowl, combine the flax seed, flour, baking powder, salt and sesame seeds. Add in the butter and stir or mix until the mixture is crumbly. Pour in the milk and form into a round ball of dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Remove dough from the fridge and divide into four pieces working with one at a time. Roll the dough out onto a floured surface or between two sheets of plastic wrap. Roll until very thin about 1/8 to 1/16 of an inch. Cut into squares or circles and transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Makes about 24 2-inch circle crackers.
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Happy 7th Birthday to our baby girl, Macy Mae! A couple more months and she’ll be sitting on my lap at the computer once again.
Wow, homemade crackers sound wonderful, so healthy too – this will be great for my daughter’s snacks or lunch at school. I’m impressed how strict they are with what we can give them – the school is really making sure the kids are eating healthy (only healthy nutritious snacks allowed!)
i have never thought to make homemade crackers. smart! happy birthday to your baby!!!
oh my goodness! I am totally making these for Josh- they look and sound fabulous! AWWWWWWWWW happy birthday to your cute baby girl.
I’ve been looking for a good cracker recipe, this is it. Thank you so much for sharing this!!
I love whole grain crackers with cottage cheese or hummus. I can’t wait to try these! Great recipe!
Deeelicious crackers!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEAR MACEY MAE!! 🙂
this look great and so healthy oh cute little dog
These turned out great! I have been wanting to make my own crackers – this looks like a good place to start.
Happy Birthday to your Macy!
The crackers look great! I make my own crackers, too, and the recipe I use is FANTASTIC. Give it a try! Here is the site: http://kitchenilliterate.wordpress.com/2007/01/31/makin-crackers/
this recipe is surely a keeper n i am going to make it for sure..
the ingredients are already my staple ones as i make multigrain bread with lots of flax n sesame…..now the crackers will be as regular as bread i know…
thanks for a an enticing picture too….such things lead people towards healthy eating :):)
Oh those do look & sound wonderful. When we made the Lavish Crackers for DB we realized how good homemade crackers can be,
OOO those crackers look delicious! Whole wheat flour and flax seeds! I’m sold 🙂
5 Star – They make a great snack. That is great news about your daughter’s school!
janetha – I’ll pass on the wishes. 🙂 Making crackers is new to me too, but I love it already.
Erica – Glad you liked them!
Maria – Me too! Those are great toppers.
janet – Glad I could help!
VeggieGirl – Thanks! I’ll let her know. 🙂
Chow and Chatter – Thanks! Yep, she’s a cutie!
Reeni – It is a great first time recipe. Few ingredients and it rolls out suprisingly well.
Sagan – Great. Thanks for sharing. I’m now hoping to expand my horizons with crackers.
sangeeta – Glad you liked them. Let me know if you try them out.
kat – I remember that DB challenge and came across some great looking crackers for sure.
steph – Thanks! Glad you like them. They are mighty tasty, I must admit. 🙂
This is such a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3’s!!
Oooo! These look great! Your description of them reminds me somewhat of the oatcakes we had in Ireland – large, round, hearty crackers like these that would make a complete meal out a plater of cheese and spreads. Munch, munch!
I’ve never made crackers before but your recipe makes it seem so easy! I think I’m going to give them a try! Plus, I have most of the ingredients on already – score!