Recipe Directions

  • 1. Mix everything together in a mixing bowl.
  • 2. Line two dehydrator trays with parchment paper or teflex sheets. Spread batter evenly on two trays using the back of a spoon.

  • 3. Start dehydrating the crackers. I generally dehydrate everything at 120 degrees for the first hour, then I reduce the temperature to 105 degrees for the remainder of the cooking time.
  • 4. Score the crackers. Once the crackers are starting to harden up (four hours later?), use a knife to score the crackers along wherever you want the crackers to separate. (This will make them easier to break later on.)
  • 5. Remove paper or teflex. Once the crackers are holding their shape together very well (8 hours in the dehydrator?), break them apart along the score lines. Remove the parchment or teflex sheets and place the crackers directly on the dehydrator tray.
  • 6. Finish dehydrating. Some people like their crackers a bit moist. I like this particular recipe to be very dry. If you plan on keeping them for a few weeks or more in storage, then you must ensure that there is no moisture left.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

Having a basic raw cracker recipe at your disposal is integral. Make sure to always have a batch of basic raw crackers on hand at all times. Crackers are very helpful when you need to throw together a quick raw meal or snack. Raw crackers are integral to helping you keep with the raw food diet lifestyle.

Here is my standby basic raw cracker recipe, which I use on a regular basis. Feel free to modify to suit your fancy. For example, you could make a sweeter cracker by omitting the savoury spices and adding cinnamon, for example.

This recipe makes enough for two dehydrator trays' worth of raw crackers. Try it as is once to make sure that you'll like it. Then, forever more, double or triple the recipe! Buy parchment paper or teflex sheets (which can be purchased from dehydrator sellers). 

I store dehydrated crackers in the freezer in a large ziploc bag.

Eat and enjoy! I love avocado, sprouts, and tomato on raw crackers. Mmm!

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 77 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
  • This recipe is a good source of Protein, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Calcium.

Amounts per 89 g (3 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 239 10 %
Protein 8 g 15 %
Fat 20 g 25 %
Carbohydrates 11 g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 8 g 26 %
Sugars 0.74 g
Calcium 126 mg 13 %
Iron 2.9 mg 22 %
Sodium 177 mg 8 %
Source: The Rawtarian, USDA

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Chia seeds can be used in a similar fashion to flax in this application....

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Lone's Review

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I just got my Excalibur and this was the first recipe I tried... I added 4 tbsp of peppers & parsley each and I used Asian spice and chillie peppers too.. I should have measure the spice though lol.. a little seems to go a LONG way! .. I still loved the crackers and will make a basic batch to have on hand as I'm trying to go grain free - which leaves nuts and seeds :) yum! .. Anyway.. Thanks for for this great recipe! Have you tried freezing these? Not sure if it's even necessary but wondering about longevity as I like to use all 9 shelves but since there's only one of me, I also don't want to waste anything. :)

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Excellent tips, Margentina!

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Such an awesome snacks idea! Can't wait to indulge in these crackers!

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If you try them, I'd love to know what you think, Agness!

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If I soak the flax seeds and sunflower will the recipe still come out ?

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Soaking the flax seeds is not recommended. Why do you want to do that?

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Soaking seeds and nuts makes them easier to digest and activates them releasing more nutrition.

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Agreed, Eric! And some people with nut sensitivities definitely find eating soaked nuts easier on their systems, for sure.

But in some recipes, using wet seeds alters how they process. (Also, soaking flax seeds is different than soaking nuts, because flax seeds become gelatinous and stick together when soaked)

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Why isn't soaking flax seeds recommended?
I have another receipt that require soaking the seed for 8 hours.

Thanks!
Suzanne

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Hi Suzanne!

There is nothing wrong with soaking flax seeds, in a general sense. However, you don't need to for this recipe, so why add another step?

Also, when soaking flax seeds, they absorb the liquid and become a gelatinous mass that you can't strain, which will make the recipe much more wet--so if you do feel the need to soak, make sure you use the liquid that is called for in the recipe. (Not additional liquid, otherwise the result will be too wet.)

Generally, if a recipe tells you to soak, soak! If it doesn't, don't :)

I hope this is helpful!

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Hey is the temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius? I was thinking Celsius but then went oh wait you might be American!

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The temperatures are in Fahrenheit :)

PS: I am Canadian!

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Ella's Review

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Thanks so much for your reply! I figured they must be Fahrenheit since 18 hours at 120C would result in burnt crackers lol plus my dehydrator doesn't go that high. I changed a couple of the ingredients since I didn't have everything on hand (chia instead of whole flax, added some cashews and pine nuts cause I didn't have enough sunflower and seseme seeds). They came out great!

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I'm so glad that you actually made them and that they turned out. Well done, Ella! What's next?

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Love it!!! Really easy and with guacamole are heaven

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Nice combo with guac!!

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Hi! I'm on an anti-inflammatory diet for rheumatoid arthritis. Because of this I need to soak all nuts and seeds. What do you suggest for your recipes which call for nuts and seeds? Is this a case where I would need to soak and then dehydrate all nuts and seeds before using them in recipes? I'm assuming soaked nuts and seeds would contain too much moisture and alter the recipe. Furthermore, I can't imagine grinding up soaked, say, flax seeds.

Hope you can help! Thanks!

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You could soak the seed then let them dry or you can soak them for 6-8 hours or overnight. Use 1 1/2 the amount of water suggested. I have done this before and it works out just fine. Enjoy. The Weston A Price foundation has suggested soak times.

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Hi Taryn!

It definitely depends on the recipe. You've hit the nail on the head, in some recipes you really need to use DRY (non-wet) nuts, or else the recipe goes wonky. This is often the case with pie crusts using nuts, for example. Or other recipes where the moisture content is critical.

However, pretty much any recipe that needs to be dehydrated (like this cracker recipe) you can use moist nuts that have just been soaked. (This is because all of the water is going to get dehydrated off, so a bit of extra water isn't a big deal.) Simply soak in water, drain, then rinse clean and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Also, some people do soak their nuts, then dehydrate them and store them. This is also an option, but more labour intensive.

Hope this helps!

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Anthony's Review

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Great site. Thank you. You are a star!

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Thanks Anthony!

It takes a star to know a star :)

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Tried half the recipe first and now have double the recipe in the dehydrator as they turned out really nice.

Question though, how is everyone mixing the ingredients? For me the flax meal gets pretty lumpy. The best result I had was by mixing the water and the flax meal first and then adding the rest, mixing with my hands, but I still had a few lumps left.

Also, could you please include the height that you are spreading the cracker mix in the recipe for the people like myself not using the Excalibur?
Thanks

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Hi Zalia, I just mix everything up all at once! As for cracker height, I'd say about 1/4 inch for all crackers! Hope this helps!

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Do you mix with a metal or wooden spoon, knife or just hands? Do you not get flaxmeal lumps and if so how do you smooth them out?

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Hi Zalia! I use a regular metal spoon – I don’t get too many lumps. If too lumpy, add a bit more water! It’ll just dehydrate itself away in the end. :)

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great recipe! really easy to do and delicious ;-)

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Wonderful to hear! :)

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