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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Healthy Homemade Seed and Kale Crackers

    Published: Feb 26, 2020 // Last modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN // 9 Comments

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    5 seed and kale crackers on a white plate with cream cheese spread on a cracker

    These delicious Seed and Kale Crackers are incredibly nutritious and even tastier than store-bought seed crackers. Pair them with cheese or a plant-based spread for a healthy afternoon snack! This recipe is vegan, paleo, and gluten free.

    5 seed and kale crackers on a white plate with cream cheese spread on a cracker

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    I first became HOOKED on seed crackers when I picked up a box of Mary’s Gone Crackers to pair with my Whipped Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Dip. If you haven’t had them before, they’re so delicious AND super healthy!

    But since they’re so tasty, I would go through a box rather quickly. I knew there had to be a way I could make something similar from scratch, so that I could whip up a batch when I ran out or couldn’t make it to the store.

    Little did I know it’s so easy to make homemade seed crackers! Believe me, you’ll be kicking yourself that you didn’t try it sooner.

    Of course, seed crackers are a great thing to pair with a veggie-loaded spread, but then I decided I could do you one better! Finely chopped, leafy greens would be an easy thing to add to the mix, and they’d provide a little color too. That’s how these seed and kale crackers were born.

    Fun, right? And if this recipe has you craving more crunchy veggie snacks, check out the Easy Baked Parsnip Chips, Coconut Cinnamon Irish Potato Chips, and Baked Kohlrabi Chips with Shallot Yogurt Dip while you’re here.

    bowl with chia, pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds next to a bowl with spices and kale

    How to Make Kale Crackers

    1. Mix together the seeds, kale, spices, and water in a large bowl. Let this sit for 15 minutes.
    2. Line a 14×17″ baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the sheet.
    3. Put another piece of parchment on top, and use a rolling pin or wine bottle to roll out the mixture until it’s very thin.
    4. Remove the top piece of parchment and put in the oven for 25 minutes.
    5. Remove from the oven and use a pizza slicer to cut individual seed and kale crackers. Carefully flip each cracker over, rotate the baking sheet, and put it back in the oven for 10 more minutes.

    That’s not that intimidating, huh? But be sure to follow my expert tips below to help you with the process.

    • mixture for kale crackers in a silver mixing bowl with a spatula
    • mixture for kale crackers on a piece of parchment paper on a white counter
    • a piece of parchment and a rolling pin on top of a mixture for kale crackers
    • kale crackers spread out on parchment on a baking sheet
    • baked kale crackers on parchment on a baking sheet with a pizza cutter

    Expert Tips for Kale Crackers

    • Let the seed mixture sit for at least 15 minutes before spreading it out on the baking sheet. This allows the chia seeds to gel and helps the mixture stick together.
    • You need to roll the crackers to be thin enough for them to crisp up in the oven, but don’t go overboard. They should be ~1/16 of an inch thick.
    • Recommended equipment: The kale needs to be very finely chopped, which can be done with a knife but it takes a long time. I highly recommend using a food processor. You can chop the kale in a matter of seconds! Also, this is the brand of parchment paper I use.
    • After you flip the crackers, keep an eye on them. They may take less than 10 minutes to finish baking, and can burn/get brown quickly.
    • Feel free to mix up the seasonings however you’d like. I used dried rosemary and garlic powder, but onion powder, dried chives, and dried thyme would also taste delicious.
    • Store kale crackers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or in the fridge. They lasted up to 10 days at room temp for me.
    close up of a hand holding a seed and kale cracker

    Now that you’re on your way to make a batch of these crackers, I have some fun ideas for how you can eat them! They taste great on their own, but I really enjoy them with a schmear of whipped cream cheese.

    You can also serve Seed and Kale Crackers with slices of regular cheese, peanut butter, hummus, my Caramelized Onion White Bean Dip, or my Roasted Turnip Hummus. Be sure to let me know how you use them!

    4 kale crackers stacked on top of each other on a white counter

    More Kale Recipes

    • Kale Radicchio Salad with Sourdough Croutons
    • Green Grapefruit Smoothie
    • Carrot Ginger Kale Juice
    • Sourdough Breakfast Strata with Kale

    I’d love to hear how you like this recipe! Rate/review using the stars on the recipe card or in the comments, and follow the Veg World on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Looking for something totally different? Browse the recipe library.

    4 kale crackers stacked on top of each other on a white counter

    Seed and Kale Crackers

    Enjoy a delicious homemade snack with this vegan kale crackers recipe!
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 35 mins
    Resting Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 55 mins
    Servings: 25 crackers
    Calories: 44kcal
    Author: Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup finely chopped kale - recommend using a food processor
    • ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
    • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
    • ¼ cup sesame seeds
    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
    • ¾ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 14×17" baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the kale, pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, chia, ground flaxseed, water, sea salt, rosemary, and garlic powder. Stir well, and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes so that the chia seeds can gel and help everything stick together.
    • After 15 minutes, transfer the mixture to the lined baking sheet and put another sheet of parchment paper on top. Use a rolling pin to roll the seed mixture until it's ~1/16" thick. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper and transfer the baking sheet to the middle rack of the oven. Cook for ~25 minutes, until the crackers get slightly brown around the edges.
    • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and use a pizza slicer to cut into 25 crackers. Then carefully use your fingers or a fork to turn over the crackers. Put them back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes so that they firm up a bit more. Keep a close watch on them so that they don't burn.
    • Let the crackers cool completely before eating. Serve with cream cheese, regular cheese, nut butter, or hummus. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a week.

    Notes

    • I recommend using curly kale, not lacinato (dinosaur) kale. 
    • Do not skip the step of letting the seed mixture sit for 15 minutes. It’s very important to let the chia and flax absorb the liquid and help the mixture stick together.
    • Feel free to mix up the seasonings and sub in dried thyme or chives, onion powder, or your other favorites.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cracker | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Enjoy this crunchy snack! – Lizzie

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    Comments

    1. Babs

      May 17, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Made these this morning. Didn’t have some of the specifically named seeds, so mixed it up with finely chopped pecans, hemp seeds, etc, They’re delicious!! You really have to be careful with the timing of baking — they may not need a whole 25 minutes initially, so check on them frequently so they don’t burn. Love the incorporation of the kale, as well! Also made a large batch of hummus 😉

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      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        May 17, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        Yum! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe and were successful with the substitutions you made. Thanks for sharing!

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    2. Janice

      April 05, 2022 at 8:40 am

      do you think flax seeds would be a comparable substitute for chia seeds?

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      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        April 05, 2022 at 11:13 am

        Hi Janice, I’m not sure if whole flax seeds would work as a substitute for chia seeds. The gelatinous texture of the chia seeds when mixed with water is key to holding the crackers together, and whole flax seeds won’t get as gelatinous as chia seeds. You could substitute more ground flax seed instead of whole ones for the chia seeds. I think that would work better.

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    3. Created4

      June 30, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      Very tasty,thanks for sharing! Next time I need to roll it a little thinner

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    4. mentes25

      May 21, 2020 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      love these. My entire family eats these up in an afternoon.

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      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        May 21, 2020 at 11:42 am

        Awesome! That’s great to hear. They go quickly in my house too. Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
        • shawnee

          December 12, 2021 at 6:19 pm

          Any suggestions how to make with almond flour added? Would love to try them!

        • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

          December 13, 2021 at 10:21 am

          Hi Shawnee, I have never made them with almond flour so I’m not sure how that would work. If you try it, I’d recommend substituting almond flour for half of the chia seeds (so, 2 tablespoons chia seeds and 2 tablespoons almond flour). That may work. Let me know if you try!

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