Raw cracker recipe - Buttery walnut zucchini crackers
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2 1/2 cups of walnuts (soaked for at least two hours then rinsed)
2 1/2 cups of cubed zuccini
1/2 cup ground flax seed (also known as flax seed meal)
1/4 cup hemp seed (also known as hemp hearts)
2 teaspoons of sea salt
Directions
1. Fully immerse walnuts in a bowl. Let sit for two hours. Discard soak water. Quickly rinse the walnuts again.
2. Place walnuts in a food processor. Process them until they are in very small uniform pieces (Mindi suggests that they should resemble cous cous.). Transfer the ground walnuts to a bowl.
3. Place chopped zucchini in a food processor. Process the zucchini until it's in very small pieces. Add the processed zucchini into the bowl that already has the walnuts in it.
4. Add ground flax, hemp seeds and salt to the bowl.
5. Stir well until fully mixed. Add enough water to make spreadable dough ( 1/2 to 1 cup)
6. Spread the batter onto two dehydrator trays.
7. Dehydrate at 115 degrees for the first hour, then lower to 105 degrees for the remaining time. Once they start to stay together very nicely (after a couple of hours in the dehydrator), remove them from the dehydrator. Take a knife and "cut" where you want your cracker lines to be. Once they're done (I dehydrate these for approximately 12 hours in total, because I eat them so fast that I like to leave a tiny bit of moisture still in them. You may need to leave them in longer depending on your batter and the moisture in the air), you'll be able to simply snap them along the lines that you made in the dough.
8. You'll know that they're done when they look and taste like delicious crackers and snap easily. If they're still kind of wet or doughy, they are not done.
9. Serve with thinly sliced tomatoes, avocado, sprouts, etc. They're crackers, so do whatever you like with them! Store them in a tightly sealed container.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
These buttery raw walnut zucchini crackers are to die for. Warning: Once you make these crackers you'll never be able to go back to normal raw crackers. Consider yourself warned.
I've heard these crackers described as the raw food alternative to the "Ritz Cracker." Well, perhaps they don't taste exactly like raw Ritz Crackers, but they sure are savory, buttery and they melt in your mouth. Pure raw cracker bliss!
Mmm, serve with thinly sliced tomato and/or avocado... TO DIE FOR!
This raw cracker recipe requires a dehydrator.
Raw cracker recipe - Buttery walnut zucchini crackers recipe inspired by Mindi Mattson and family
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Lila Cleveland
Feb 11, 2010
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Hi,
Love your recipes and presentation of them. I make tons and tons of raw food. Always looking for new ideas!! Keep those recipes coming!!
Thank you--keep in touch.
Lila
GirlonRaw
Mar 07, 2010
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Wow these crackers look right up my alley. Can't wait to get home to my own kitchen to give them a shot. Thanks for sharing this.
Paul
Mar 17, 2010
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Excellent recipe Laura Jane. Goes well with a little agave on top. Some sweet topping for a smooth creamy cracker.
Michelle
Apr 20, 2010
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Wow these crackers look right up my alley. Can't wait to get home to my own kitchen to give them a shot. Thanks for sharing this.
Amy
Apr 23, 2010
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Excellent recipe Laura Jane. Goes well with a little agave on top. Some sweet topping for a smooth creamy cracker.
Steve
May 28, 2010
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Wow these crackers look right up my alley. Can't wait to get home to my own kitchen to give them a shot. Thanks for sharing this.
Emily
Jun 02, 2010
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Hi,
Love your recipes and presentation of them. I make tons and tons of raw food. Always looking for new ideas!! Keep those recipes coming!!
Thank you--keep in touch.
Lila
Janelle
Jul 08, 2010
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This recipe is from the book Raw Food Real World. Correct?
The Rawtarian
May 15, 2011
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Hi Janelle,
I do not have that book so I don’t know. I got it from the link above.
olivia
Nov 22, 2010
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Do you have an "raw" essene bread recipe? I am craving moist healthy uncooked delicious sweet and/or savory uncooked bread..
The Rawtarian
May 15, 2011
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I'm not sure. I do not know what essene bread is!
Lily
Jan 11, 2011
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I'm trying these (making them) for the first time tonight. I'm so excited. Ritz crackers flow here in the rest of the family (not me) like water. It's crazy. I'm hoping these are delicious enough for the family as an alternative. Yay. OH- do I need to spread the batter on parchment paper then place on the trays? I don't have the liners and though you didn't advise to use liners, I was just curious. THANKS!
Lily
Jan 12, 2011
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These ARE SPECTACULAR!
The Rawtarian
May 15, 2011
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Glad you liked 'em, Lily!
The Rawtarian
Dec 30, 2011
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Nikos
Jan 06, 2012
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try with pumpkin instead of zuchini much better
Dawn Murphy
Jan 15, 2012
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I can't see the complete list of ingredients because the image of the cut zuchinni covers the list. Can anyone help?
Cheers Dawn
The Rawtarian
Jan 20, 2012
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2 1/2 cups of walnuts (soaked for at least two hours then rinsed)
2 1/2 cups of cubed zuccini
1/2 cup ground flax seed (also known as flax seed meal)
1/4 cup hemp seed (also known as hemp hearts)
2 teaspoons of sea salt
Dawn
Feb 11, 2012
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Thank you. I had forgotten I asked this question.
Sarah
Jan 23, 2012
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Hi! Went to make these but for some reason the first picture box is over part of the recipe so I can't read the ingredient amounts.....help! :o)
Thanks!
Sarah
Jan 23, 2012
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Never mind! Just saw someone else posted the same question....thanks!
Sarah
Jan 25, 2012
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Oh my, can you say addictive! Just made my first batch of these and they are my favorite thing I've dehydrated so far :o) They have that yummy-buttery-saltiness that I sometimes miss about chips & snack food....but these are guilt-free!
(ps, I didn't have hemp so used extra flax and the texture seems fine)
The Rawtarian
Jan 27, 2012
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"yummy-buttery-saltiness" sums them up perfectly :)
Dawn
Feb 11, 2012
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I just saw Sarah's comment on substituting hemp seeds so I will try that.
deborah Knight
Feb 29, 2012
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amazing! so light and flaky!
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2012
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Pretty neat, huh?
Carissa
Apr 14, 2012
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So yummy! I am new to raw, and these are only the second crackers I have tried making, but I think they will be my staple cracker from now on. Love them!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
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These ones are nice and flaky :)
Meredith
Jun 04, 2012
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Just want to tell you I love your website! I have recommended it to many people because of the very creative recipes and help you offer! If it is ok I thought I might share a helpful hint myself! For making crackers I purchased some rubber backed Silpat mats. They are great because they dont slide all over the place, which makes the job so much easier. I think, tho im mot sure, they are safe to use because they dehydrator temp is low. Anyway sorry if it has already been mentioned! THANKS AGAIN!
Amanda
Jun 15, 2012
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Wow. These are great. And so versatile! You can put just about anything on them and they are delicious! :) Thanks again Laura-Jane!
paige
Jul 26, 2012
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Would it be possible to use hemp protein powder instead of seed?
The Rawtarian
Jul 27, 2012
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No sorry
chasee
Jul 30, 2012
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oh. my. goodness. these are beyond delicious! thank you for the recipe.
Amber
Aug 22, 2012
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Do I need to spread the batter on parchment paper then place on the trays? I don't have the liners and though you didn't advise to use liners, I was just curious
Jacqueline
Oct 06, 2012
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These crackers are excellent! So very tasty AND easy to make...I've got another batch in the dehydrator right now! :) Thank you for sharing the recipe. Love your website!
The Rawtarian
Oct 08, 2012
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So glad you liked Jacqueline!
Allison
Oct 10, 2012
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Hi. Can I substitute a different nut? Not a fan of walnuts.
The Rawtarian
Oct 11, 2012
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Yes, you can definitely use pecans instead of walnuts. It will turn out beautifully with them
Liane
Oct 14, 2012
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I made this crackers yesterday - OH. MY. GOD. Why did I wait so long? Actually I waited because I didn't have a food processor, and my friend just bought me a Ninja. Anyway, I used sesame seeds instead of hemp seeds, which Fred Meyer didn't carry. Absolutely delicious! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. These are just what my 100% raw diet was missing! You are my hero! LOL
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
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Hi Liane, I am so glad that you enjoyed them!! And congrats on your Ninja :) It will open up a whole new world of eating for ya! BTW, I loved your comment, It made me laugh out loud.
Janie
Mar 01, 2013
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Laura Jane, you are SO right about these crackers. I made some last night and can't believe how good they are. Think I might add some sesame seed next time, just to play; but they are spectacular exactly as they are. I brought them in to work and my SAD eating co-workers love them too. Way to go!!! Thank you SOOO very much!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 03, 2013
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Hi Janie, anything the coworkers love is a definite hit!
I also have a veggie burger recipe that uses the hempseed hearts and they are really good too, although not quite as "buttery" as these crackers though :)
Janie
Mar 02, 2013
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I've got a question for you about these delicious crackers, Laura Jane. My son is in the Navy and he'll be home from deployment next week. He quit smoking this January and is purposely eating healthier too. I, of course, want to introduce him to the health benefits of Raw Food and would like for him to sample these crackers. Do you (or anyone else reading this) know if the hemp hearts in this recipe would make him test positive on the random drug testing that all military personel is subject to? Thank you for any info you could offer.
The Rawtarian
Mar 03, 2013
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Hi Janie, unfortunately I have no idea, but I highly doubt it - but I wouldn't want to compromise his career so might be best to stay away from having him risk it! The good news is that there'll be more for you :)
Barbara
Mar 04, 2013
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Hello, I just borrowed a dehydrator from a friend and besides kale chips your cracker recipe was one of the first things I've tried. Boy am I glad!!! Love them! I let them run on 105 (after the 115 to start) for over a day. They still had a little softness in areas that were thicker but for the most part crisp so I thought they must be done.
Here is my question: They are addictive, and I've been munching on them since the batch started...(Had to check all the stages you know LOL!). I'm trying to eat healthier, and trying to loose weight due to a hip problem, to get weight off my joints. I know the nuts and seeds in this recipe are "healthy" fats...but still fat. Should I limit these or can I eat as many as I want? What is your opinion?
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2013
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Hi Barbara, so glad you are enjoying this recipe! In terms of weight loss, it will really depend on the bigger picture of what else you eat. They are generally quite heavy crackers, so it's a good idea to pair them up with some veggies. I love to serve the crackers with alfalfa sprouts and tomatoes on top.
Helena
Apr 12, 2013
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Just beginning the raw journey and LOVE this site. These crackers are the first that we have made that we have REALLY loved and so are the first in our recipe file. Also I took some to a party and everyone asked for the recipe and/or asked me to make them some so I am making a full dehydrator batch this weekend.
:) THANK YOU
To Janie: The edible hemp is a completely different species of hemp to that which makes you high which is why it is legally available
The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
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You're very welcome, Helena. Sounds like they (and you!) were a hit at the party!
Gwen
Apr 20, 2013
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I made these yesterday with almonds as I did not have walnuts on hand. I was literally opening the dehydrator every hour or so and picking/eating around the edges that were dry. They are really, really good! I will definitely try them with walnuts next time, but soaked almonds worked very well as they are disappearing quickly!
The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
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When they disappear quickly it is a sure sign of success!
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