Crispy Flax Seed Crackers (aka Seed Cookies) with Yogurt Dill Dip

A delicous healthy snack is hard to come by these days. In my quest for an easy gluten-free cracker I discovered some tasty flax crackers at my local corner store for a not so tasty price. The penny pincher that I am, I went to the kitchen to experiment. I was amazed at how easy these crackers are to make and even better, one batch of crackers cost me less than $1! These beautifully textured crackers are always a hit as a unique appetizer or snack for any dinner party.

Flax Seed Crackers

Ingredients

1 cup brown or golden flax seeds, or a combination of both
½ cup purified water
sea salt

From the kitchen: 1 Bowl, Non-stick Cookie Sheet, Spatula

Preheat oven to it’s lowest setting (around 200º or less).

In a bowl, combine flax seeds and water. Mix well and let sit approximately 20-30 minutes. The flax seeds will absorb the water and will begin to clump together to form a thick dough-like mixture. After 20-30 minutes mix again to ensure all the seeds are incorporated into the mixture.

With a rubber spatula, scrape the mixture onto a non-stick cookie sheet. Spread out the mixture with the spatula until you have a very thin even layer of seeds. Sprinkle with sea salt and bake in the oven for approximately 1 hour or until crisp. The flax seeds will pull away from the sides of the pan when they are completely dehydrated.

With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut crackers into square or triangle shapes. For more irregular shapes, simply break the crackers into bite-sized pieces. Serve plain or with your favorite dip!

Makes approximately 30-40 chips.

Try other fun flax cracker flavors by adding ingredients such as:
Cinnamon and Sugar
Honey and Ginger
Fresh Herbs
Black Pepper
Spicy Red Pepper
Garlic

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Yogurt Dill Dip

From the kitchen: 1 knife, 1 spoon for mixing, bowl for serving

Ingredients

2 cups greek style yogurt
2-3 medium sized shallots, minced
¼ cup fresh dill, washed, finely chopped (some reserved for garnish if desired)
sea salt to taste

In a bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Put into a bowl or place a dollop on each flax cracker, garnish with a dill frond and serve!

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What is the difference between brown flax seed and golden or yellow flax seed? Is one better than the other?

One flax seed is not better for you than another. Brown flax seeds provide the same nutritional benefits as golden (or yellow) ones. Both brown and golden flax seeds have plenty of lignans and dietary fibre, and both contain more than 50 per cent alpha-linolenic acid. This is an omega-3 fat which offers you health and heart fitness.

While some people prefer yellow-colored seed in their cooking, brown flax seeds add the same nutrition to your diet as do golden ones. This means you can choose your flax seed freely. Brown flax seed may be more commonly found than golden, as more brown than golden flax seed is grown commercially.

For more nutritional information and purchasing and storage tips for flax seeds please see my Banana Almond Butter Pudding recipe below!