Have You Gone Crackers?

Seeds came to mind when I started thinking of things that gave a satisfying crunch and nutritionally pack a punch. So here is what I did…I combined sesame and flax seeds with 3 farm fresh eggs and spices. The first batch was great but we played with other seeds too. My son, Carson helped me with the choice of seeds, the amounts and the choice of spices. This is how “Carson’s Crackers” were created. I used a silicone baking mat to line a cookie sheet. When you pour the mixture onto the silicone it kind of slides around and you help it along using a spatula to spread it across the sheet. If you like really thin crackers you may want to divide this in two. I baked them so…no trans fats here.

They are crunchy, savory and very versatile. I think as long as you stick to the ratios you can do any seeds (chia absorb a lot of liquid so I would avoid them in this recipe). For those who may have conditions such as diverticulitis and need to avoid whole seeds, my daughter Isabella has a solution. Simply grind up all of the ingredients before adding the eggs. In the Keyes home we call those “Isabella’s Crackers” I often pre-mix my seeds in a large container and portion out each recipe in a zip lock bag, spices and all. I label them with stickers that say “Add 3 eggs, mix and bake at 400 for 15 min. or until crunchy.”

Now you can make crackers in less time that it takes to drive to the store, put them in your cart and check out. Use these on salads or as that late night snack. They will not raise your blood sugar before bed. I would love to see what you what you make so please share your creations with us. Have a great day…and while you are at it, go a little “crackers.”

Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/4 cup hemp seeds 1/4 cup flax seeds 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon mixed dried Italian spices Instructions Combine eggs, seeds, spices, garlic powder and salt in a bowl. Stir well. Use a spatula to transfer the mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Shake the cookie sheet and tilt it around until the mixture is spread across the cookie sheet. Bake at 400 for 15 to 18 minutes. Break into pieces. They should be crunchy. If they do not break with a snap put them in the oven on warm until they are completely dry.

Notes

Serve with cheeses, Hummus, Baba Ganoush (eggplant hummus) and fresh fruit. Dip in a sunny side up egg for a savory crunch. Picture above shows crackers made with sesame and flax. Use what you have just measure the seeds to make up 1 and 3/4 of a cup to a 3 egg ratio. Be creative and enjoy.

Recipe submitted by Mercola subscriber Michelle Keyes – Michelle is a stay at home mom raising two wonderful kids, and it's her goal to educate people that there is more to food than meets the eye.

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