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Seed crackers stacked loosely on a plate with soft natural light on marble.

Crispy Seed Crackers (Easy, Healthy, No Flour Recipe)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (1 large tray)
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • ¾ cup (100 g) sesame seeds
  • ½ cup (75 g) pumpkin seeds
  • ⅓ cup (45 g) sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup (40 g) chia seeds
  • ¼ cup (30 g) ground flax seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅔ cup (160 g) water

  • Mix and rest: Preheat the oven to 325°F or 160°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Add all ingredients to a bowl. Rub the rosemary between your fingers to make it smaller.
    Stir well. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
    Step 1 Mixing seeds, oil, and water in a bowl to make seed crackers mixture.
  • Spread thin: Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet. Place another piece of parchment on top. Press and spread it out with your hands or a rolling pin.
    Make a thin, even layer that covers the pan, with no big holes. Remove the top parchment. Press seeds together if you see small gaps.
    Step 2 Seed cracker mixture spread thin and evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake: Bake at 325°F or 160°C for 40 to 45 minutes. The crackers should feel dry and firm and look lightly golden. Do not flip them.
    Step 3 Fully baked seed cracker sheet, golden and dry, ready to cool and break.
  • Cool and break: Turn off the oven and open the door slightly. Leave the tray inside for 10 minutes.
    Take it out and let it cool completely. Break into pieces by hand and enjoy.
    Step 4 Hand holding a thin seed cracker above a stack of crispy crackers on marble.
Substitutions
  • Sesame seeds → part hemp seeds (for a milder flavor)
  • Pumpkin seeds → chopped or slivered almonds, pecans
  • Sunflower seeds → more pumpkin seeds, chopped walnuts
  • Chia seeds → whole flax seeds (more rustic texture)
  • Ground flax seeds → extra chia seeds, finely ground oats
  • Dried rosemary → thyme, oregano, everything bagel seasoning
  • Extra virgin olive oil → avocado oil, melted coconut oil
  • Water → no direct substitute (needed to bind)
  • Sea salt → flaky salt on top, or reduce if using salty seasoning
 
Tips
  • Spread evenly: even layer matters more than ultra-thin
  • Let it rest: 10 minutes helps everything bind and spread easily
  • Use parchment on top: makes pressing thin quick and mess-free
  • Check the center: edges dry first, the middle tells you when it’s done
  • Cool fully: they crisp up as they cool
  • Break by hand: easier and gives a more natural texture
  • Adjust water: add a little if too thick, wait if too wet
  • Handle gently: best for topping or light dipping
  • Store dry: keep in an airtight container at room temperature
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