Raw cracker recipe - Buttery walnut zucchini crackers
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
5 days in fridge -
Rating
5/5 (from 3 ratings)5 -
Yield
2 dehydrator trays
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups walnuts
- 2 1/2 cups zucchini (cubed)
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed (also known as flaxseed meal)
- 1/4 cup hemp seed (also known as hemp hearts)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
Recipe Directions
- 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add ground flax, hemp seeds and salt to the bowl.
- 4. Stir well until fully mixed. Add enough water to make spreadable dough ( 1/2 to 1 cup)
- 5. Spread the batter onto two dehydrator trays.
- 6. 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.
- 7. 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.
- 8. 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
By The RawtarianThese 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.
These crackers have been 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.
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, and Iron.
Amounts per 88 g (3 oz) suggested serving
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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Calories | 312 | 13 % |
Protein | 9 g | 16 % |
Fat | 29 g | 36 % |
Carbohydrates | 9 g | 3 % |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 16 % |
Sugars | 2 g | |
Calcium | 62 mg | 6 % |
Iron | 2.1 mg | 16 % |
Sodium | 442 mg | 19 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2015
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Sharon! Great that the family loves 'em, too! :)
Sharononp
Sep 14, 2015
Hi. Going to make this butterscotch goodness tomorrow. In the comments it mentions to soak the nuts, but not on the recipe. Do I soAk the walnuts? :) thanks!
The Rawtarian
Sep 15, 2015
No soaking required, Sharon!
Sharononp
Sep 14, 2015
Buttery not butterscotch. Lol.
The Rawtarian
Sep 15, 2015
:)
mama j
Aug 12, 2014
Would these freeze well? I have soo much zucchini I need to use soon.
Thanks!
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The Rawtarian
Aug 25, 2014
Hi Mama J! yes - they are lovely frozen!!
Sarah B&B
Aug 06, 2014
Sarah_BandB's Review
Raw cracker recipe - Buttery walnut zucchini crackers
Made these last night - they are lovely! They are quite crumbly - I turned them onto the mesh after a few hours so perhaps I over-dried them. I sprinkled some with hot chilli pepper which is lovely - and I also topped a few with nutritional yeast. Next time I might mix the yeast in with the mix for a more cheesy cracker. Definitely a recipe to make again and again.
The Rawtarian
Aug 06, 2014
Love the texture hey?? Great idea to use them as a base for a cheesy cracker. I might have to steal that idea!
Sarah B&B
Aug 06, 2014
I also meant to ask why I can't see this recipe on the 'menu' under Dehydrated Raw Crackers
The Rawtarian
Aug 12, 2014
Hi Sarah!
That's strange - maybe because it was on page two?? Not sure - let me know. There could be a prob that I am not aware of. I do see it when I click here and go to page two (https://www.therawtarian.com/recipe-categories/dehydrated-raw-crackers-wraps-and-breads?page=1), but perhaps you were talking about a different area entirely :)
Let me know if you have a chance. Thank you!
Sarah B&B
Aug 06, 2014
Steal away Laura-Jane! I like the texture, though I found it hard to spread things on it as mine just crumbled so I might take them out earlier next time - or make them slightly thicker.
The Rawtarian
Aug 07, 2014
:)
Mary O'Neill
Apr 15, 2014
Fantastic recipe!!!!! Even my meat eating husband liked these!
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The Rawtarian
Apr 16, 2014
lol, good news, Mary! I'm glad you both liked the crackers!
Gayle
Mar 31, 2014
Is there a way to print your recipes without copying and pasting? Looking forward to making some raw crackers!
The Rawtarian
Mar 31, 2014
Hi Gayle,
In short, I do offer printable PDFs as one of the many benefits of becoming a member of "The Rawtarian's Kitchen" (www.therawtarian.com/gettrk - you can purchase a membership here) BUT if that is not in the budget and not something that appeals to you, I completely understand… in that case you can copy the text into word and paste from there. A little more time consuming but it definitely works
Also, if you have a smartphone some people enjoy my "recipe" app - it costs a few dollars, but it's very handy in the kitchen if you have a smartphone or iPad
Hope this helps!
Janae
Mar 23, 2014
I don't want to rate. I just want to ask a question because I am interested in making these, but I am confused about prior comments I read. Is it okay to substitute the hemp seeds for chia seeds? Or are you saying to use cashews as a substitute for the hemp seeds?
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2014
Hi Janae,
To be honest, I don't recommend substituting the hempseeds for anything. You need hempseeds for this recipe. (I recognize I said yes below, but I don't think it would turn out well so I am revising my statement.)
(But you can use cashews or pecans instead of walnuts.)
Janae
Mar 25, 2014
Thank you for the response. I will follow your recipe and use hempseeds. BTW thanks for all your lovely recipes. I am having so much fun trying them :)
The Rawtarian
Mar 26, 2014
Happy to help, Janae :)
Melinda
Mar 05, 2014
Melinda's Review
Raw cracker recipe - Buttery walnut zucchini crackers
Really yummers :) I think I will add a little less salt though next time, 2 teaspoons was just a bit too much for my taste, I'll add to taste next time.
The Rawtarian
Mar 06, 2014
Hi Melinda,
Upon further reflection, I agree with you about the salt amounts. I have reduced it from 2 teaspoons to 1 1/2 teaspoons. Thanks for your comment! It's notes like yours that make this place GREAT!
Inge
Oct 23, 2013
Inge's Review
Raw cracker recipe - Buttery walnut zucchini crackers
Is it possible to grind or chop the hamp seed and the flax seeds - or will it cause a problem with storage?
The Rawtarian
Oct 24, 2013
Hi Inge - why would you grind/chop before storing?
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