2-ingredient flax seed crackers, plus 5 optional ingredients that will transform these into the Best Flaxseed Crackers recipe! Just 30 minutes to make, easy, healthy, and delicious. Keto-friendly and gluten-free. These keep for up to 5 days, so make a big batch for the work week for an on-the-go snack.
While you can make flaxseed crackers with just flaxseed meal and water in the correct proportions, they taste so much better with a just a few more pantry-friendly ingredients. I tested this recipe until I got it perfect, so that you won't end up throwing away tasteless crackers and wasting time and money.
These flaxseed crackers are so delicious, you can eat them on their own. However, if you do decide to go the 2-ingredient route, I suggest serving them with a dip or spread for more flavor.
This 5-minute Avocado Spread on my website, as well as this 5-ingredient High-Protein Red Lentil Dip & Spread are the ideal accompaniment to these crispy and crunchy crackers.
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👩🏼🌾 Ingredients
The two ingredients required to make this Best Flaxseed Crackers recipe are flaxseed meal, and water (or vegetable broth). Beyond that, you can pick and choose from the remaining ingredients and add as many as desired.
- Flaxseeds are the tiny brown or golden seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). Flaxseed meal, also known as ground flaxseed or flaxseed powder, is made from grinding flaxseeds. This enhances their digestibility and nutrient availability. While whole flaxseeds may pass through the digestive system undigested, ground flaxseed meal is better absorbed by the body, maximizing its nutritional benefits. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, plant-based protein, and omega-3 fatty acids (specifically alpha-linolenic acid or ALA). Flaxseed meal has a mild nutty flavor, and is a versatile ingredient. Use it as an egg substitute in vegan recipes, or add it to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, baked goods, and soups and stews as a thickener.
- Vegetable broth adds more depth of flavor to these flaxseed crackers. However, you can use water instead as desired.
- Sesame seeds (optional) or Everything Bagel Seasoning adds texture and flavor to this recipe. You can also use hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, or a mixture of seeds of your choice.
- Nutritional yeast (optional) adds a cheesy umami quality to these homemade flaxseed crackers, as well as vitamin B12, protein, and an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Use fortified nutritional yeast if you are looking to increase your vitamin B12 intake.
See recipe card for quantities.
🌱 Substitutions
- Flaxseed meal - Use golden or brown flaxseed meal. You can also grind whole flaxseeds and use 1 cup ground for this recipe.
- Sesame seeds - use Everything Bagel Seasoning, hemp seeds, pumpkin or sunflower seed instead, or omit the seeds entirely
- Vegetable broth - the vegetable broth can be replace with water as needed
- Nutritional yeast - add 2 teaspoons additional broth or water if using, or omit entirely
Visit my Vegan Side Dish Recipes page for dip ideas to serve with these Best Flaxseed Crackers.
📖 Instructions
Step 1. Combine the flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sesame seeds, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
Step 2. Add the vegetable broth and mix well using a spatula.
Step 3. Transfer the dough to a nonstick surface and knead for about two minutes until mixed well. Roll the dough into a ball.
Step 4. Place it between two lightly greased sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling in to flatten the dough until the desired thickness.
Step 5. Remove the top piece of parchment paper. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut a large rectangle, and then divide it into squares. Remove the leftover dough from the border and roll it out to make more crackers. You should get about 25 in total.
Step 6. Transfer the parchment paper with the cut dough onto a baking sheet. Prick the squares about 2 times each with the tines of a fork. Bake the crackers for about 20 minutes, or until the desired crunchiness.
💡 Expert Tips
- Drink plenty of water or liquids when consuming a lot of flaxseed. If you're not hydrated enough, your body won't be able to digest the excess fiber properly. This can result in stomach cramps and constipation.
- Flaxseed meal is highly perishable due to its high fat content. To maintain freshness and prevent rancidity, it is recommended to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Storage: Transfer the remaining crackers to an airtight container. Store for up to 7 days. Do not refrigerate or they will become soft.
🙋🏽♀️ Recipe FAQs
Flaxseed crackers contain a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with numerous health benefits, including reduced inflammation, improved heart health, and improved brain function. These Best Flaxseed Crackers are also rich in dietary fiber, which promotes healthy digestion, regular regular bowel movements, and supports a feeling of fullness, which may help with weight management. It may also help regulate blood sugar levels and improve cholesterol profiles. While flaxseed crackers offer several health benefits, they should be consumed in moderation as part of a well-balanced diet.
Flaxseed crackers are relatively low in carbohydrates, which makes them compatible with low-carb or ketogenic diets. They are also vegan, and gluten-free.
Store Best Flaxseed Crackers in an airtight container on the counter for up to one week. To freeze, make sure crackers are completely cooled, then store in an airtight container in the freezer.
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📖 Recipe
Flaxseed Crackers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup flaxseed meal brown or golden
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional
- 2 teaspoons onion powder or other seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or other seasoning
- 4 tablespoons seeds optional (sesame seeds, Everything Bagel seasoning, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable broth or water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk the flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast (if using), onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seeds (if using), and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the vegetable broth using a spatula. (If you added nutritional yeast, add 2 teaspoons additional broth.) Transfer the dough to a nonstick surface and knead for about two minutes until well combined. Do not overdo this or it will become too dry.
- Roll the dough into a ball and place it between two lightly greased sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough until the desired thickness.
- Cut: Remove the top piece of parchment paper. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut a large rectangle, and then divide it into squares (about 1 ½ x 1 ½ inches each). Remove the leftover dough from the border and roll it out to make more crackers. (It should make about 25 crackers.)
- Prick: Transfer the parchment paper with the cut dough onto a baking sheet. Prick the squares about 2 times each with the tines of a fork.
- Bake the crackers for about 20 minutes, or until the center is firm, and they are the desired crunchiness. Thinner crackers cook more quickly.
- Cool: Remove them from the oven and set aside to cool. Peel off the parchment paper and serve.
Notes
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- Flaxseed meal is highly perishable due to its high fat content. To maintain freshness and prevent rancidity, it is recommended to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Lightly grease the parchment paper so the crackers do not stick.
- Storage: Transfer the remaining crackers to an airtight container. Store for up to 7 days. Do not refrigerate or they will become soft.
- To freeze: Make sure crackers are completely cooled, then store in an airtight container in the freezer.
- Drink plenty of water or liquids when consuming a lot of flaxseed. If you're not hydrated enough, your body won't be able to digest the excess fiber properly. This can result in stomach cramps and constipation.
Nutrition
This information is provided as a courtesy and is an ESTIMATE only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
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