These are some of the simplest raw flax crackers. Process flax, walnuts, sunflower seeds, water and salt. Then dehydrate. Easy!
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Recipe Directions
- 1. Place walnuts and sunflower seeds in a food processor. Process until very finely ground into a nut meal.
- 2. Add flax, salt and water. Process again.
- 3. Move quickly because the batter will thicken quickly.
- 4. Line two dehydrator trays with parchment paper.
- 5. Split the batter between the two sheets. Spread batter out with the back of a spoon.
- 6. Dehydrate on high for 2 hours. Reduce to 110° and dehydrate for another few hours. Once crackers have set and are holding their shape, score them with a knife into cracker shapes.
- 7. Once they are very dry and totally holding together, flip them over and remove parchment paper.
- 8. Keep dehydrating until they reach your desired consistency.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian These crunchy, versatile dehydrated crackers keep very well in the freezer. Just dehydrate and place in a ziploc bag for up to two weeks.
My simple flax crackers go well with either sweet toppings (honey, raw jam etc.) or savory toppings (raw walnut pate, raw pesto or sliced avocado and sprouts).
For a nice way to enjoy these simple crackers try drizzling with honey after they have been dehydrated and immediately before eating.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutritional score: 84 out of 100
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Dietary Fiber.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E.
Amounts per 98 g (3 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 225 | 9 % |
| Protein | 7 g | 12 % |
| Fat | 20 g | 25 % |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g | 3 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | 21 % |
| Sugars | 0.79 g | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 7 % |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 14 % |
| Sodium | 154 mg | 7 % |
Source: The Rawtarian, USDA
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Comments and Reviews
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Rebecca F..
Jan 19, 2014
Monks1979's Review
Simplest raw flax cracker recipe
I made these a few weeks ago and they are nice but I don't think I made them thick enough (seems to be a common problem with my crackers.. It seems like I am spreading the stuff thickly on the teflex but then it dries to super thin. I also don't care for the flax seeds how they stick in the grooves of my teeth. The flavor was great tho and I shared them with my sister she also liked them. I would love to see more cracker & chip recipes (Other than kale chips)
Nanci
Oct 22, 2013
I just made these and put them in the dehydrater. I'm kind of new to dehydrating. Do I leave the door open or do I close it when dehydrating crackers and meatless balls?
The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
Hi! Have you used any psyllium husk yet instead of flax? I've been using that a lot lately. I'll make some more crackers with it and share the recipes that turn out well :)
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ladygrace
Jan 04, 2022
Hi I love your site can’t wait to try the recipes! I’ve been doing raw for a long time my mother founded The Portland International Raw Foods Festival in 2000. She got into raw in 1994 and taught classes etc. Anyways from my knowledge you can’t go past 118 degrees or it destroys the living enzymes so can you provide a truly raw alternative dehydrating direction?
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ladygrace
Jan 04, 2022
Hi I love your site can’t wait to try the recipes! I’ve been doing raw for a long time my mother founded The Portland International Raw Foods Festival in 2000. She got into raw in 1994 and taught classes etc. Anyways from my knowledge you can’t go past 118 degrees or it destroys the living enzymes so can you provide a truly raw alternative dehydrating direction?
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ladygrace
Jan 04, 2022
Hi I love your site can’t wait to try the recipes! I’ve been doing raw for a long time my mother founded The Portland International Raw Foods Festival in 2000. She got into raw in 1994 and taught classes etc. Anyways from my knowledge you can’t go past 118 degrees or it destroys the living enzymes so can you provide a truly raw alternative dehydrating direction?
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valeriec
Feb 26, 2021
Hi! I’m excited to try this and many other recipes here, but my question is how can I make raw dehydrated crackers and breads shelf stable like what you’ll find at the local health food store?
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valeriec
Feb 26, 2021
Hi! I’m excited to try this and many other recipes here, but my question is how can I make raw dehydrated crackers and breads shelf stable like what you’ll find at the local health food store?
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valeriec
Feb 26, 2021
Hi! I’m excited to try this and many other recipes here, but my question is how can I make raw dehydrated crackers and breads shelf stable like what you’ll find at the local health food store?
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mgoldie
Apr 13, 2016
Hello! I am new to the raw foods and accidentally purchased flax seeds (not ground) and I see pretty much all recipes call for GROUND flax seed.
What are your recommendations and what can be done with whole flax seeds??
Thank you in advance!!
The Rawtarian
Apr 13, 2016
Hi Mgoldie!
In short, you can grind them up yourself (turn them into flax "meal" -- basically, making flour out of them) but they are a bit finicky, and you can't quite do it yourself in a blender or a food processor, because the seeds are so small and it won't work very well. (A dedicated coffee grinder works perfectly for this, but you probably don't want to buy a new coffee grinder just for making meals!)
Depending on the recipe, though, you can often use the whole seeds instead of the meal (ground flax seeds). Like, this recipe will still work out okay using the whole seeds. When you process them in step 1, they'll get processed enough for the rest of the recipe to turn out okay.
Also, most of my cracker recipes that call for ground flax will work okay with whole flax seeds, as long as you process them a bit during the recipe creation.
BUT some of the other recipes (like, say, falafel) might not work as well using whole seeds.
Hope this helps!
mgoldie
Apr 14, 2016
Yeah I don't have a coffee grinder, although it would come in handy for the chaga I harvest!
Glad to hear I can use the seeds as is. Would you use the same amount of seeds as you would ground?
Thank you!!
The Rawtarian
Apr 15, 2016
Yes, same amount in this recipe should work great :)
bcbertschinger
Feb 12, 2016
Just wondering - when you say 'dehydrate on high for 2 hours then reduce to 110 degrees for another few hours', what temperature do you mean by 'high'? Thanks so much :)
The Rawtarian
Feb 13, 2016
Hi!
Great question - high is about 140F - low is about 105-110F.
Hope this helps!
Maria del Carmen
Jan 31, 2016
hello. I am new at using dehydrators I just received one as a present and wanted to know if in this recipe I could use the trays for making fruit roll ups instead of wax paper. the dehydrator is a Nesco brand and the trays are round
The Rawtarian
Jan 31, 2016
Hi Maria,
I am not sure if I totally understand your question, but, basically, if you are making a fruit roll up, I normally recommend lining a flat-tray dehydrator with parchment paper (not wax paper, because wax will stick but parchment will peel off properly).
Now, I have never used a round, Nesco dehydrator myself, but I do know what you are talking about. I found this picture online, so maybe it is okay to just place the fruit roll up batter directly on the tray of your round dehydrator.
But I am not an expert on this since I don't normally use round dehydrators. Good luck!
Desiree
Mar 21, 2015
Hello, this looks great but I don't have a dehydrator, can I make them in the oven? and if so haw long and what temperature? Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Mar 26, 2015
Hi Desiree. These must be made in a dehydrator!
Rebecca F..
Jan 19, 2014
Monks1979's Review
Simplest raw flax cracker recipe
I made these a few weeks ago and they are nice but I don't think I made them thick enough (seems to be a common problem with my crackers.. It seems like I am spreading the stuff thickly on the teflex but then it dries to super thin. I also don't care for the flax seeds how they stick in the grooves of my teeth. The flavor was great tho and I shared them with my sister she also liked them. I would love to see more cracker & chip recipes (Other than kale chips)
The Rawtarian
Feb 09, 2014
Hi! Have you used any psyllium husk yet instead of flax? I've been using that a lot lately. I'll make some more crackers with it and share the recipes that turn out well :)
Nanci
Oct 22, 2013
I just made these and put them in the dehydrater. I'm kind of new to dehydrating. Do I leave the door open or do I close it when dehydrating crackers and meatless balls?
The Rawtarian
Oct 24, 2013
Hi! Door closed :)
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