While crackers are amazing vehicles for transporting dips, hummus, and vegan cream cheese from your plate to your mouth, they can be a pretty delicious snack on their own, especially if you make them yourself.
Making your own crackers is pretty simple. As long as you can roll out the dough and bake it, you’re in! You can add all kinds of other goodies such as seeds, herbs, and spices to make them extra deluxe and nutritious.
Here is a list of 15 OGP recipes for super yummy homemade crackers.
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1. Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers With Hummus
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For those who love to make everything from scratch and want an effortless recipe, you’ll love these Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers With Hummus by Gabrielle St. Claire! The ingredients are minimal, and you can modify the shape and size. You can even opt out of the smudge of sugar in the recipe. They pair well with hummus but you can serve it with whatever you like, and they can easily be made in bulk!
2. Healthy Spelt, Oats, Chia, and Flax Seed Crisps
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These Healthy Spelt, Oats, Chia, and Flax Seed Crisps by Julie Zimmer are a nice change from the store-bought kind. Made with three different types of seeds, spelt flour, and rolled oats, they’re good for you and are high in fiber. To make these crisps you don’t need a dehydrator, just a basic oven, a rolling pin, and a baking sheet. They taste great alone or you can enjoy them with dips, soups, or as hors d’oeuvres topped up with your favorite savory foods.
3. Wholegrain Flaxseed and Sesame Crackers
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These Wholegrain Flaxseed and Sesame Crackers by Namita Tiwari are crisp and delicious. The crackers make a healthy snacking option. Enjoy plain or with spread or with your favorite dip!
4. Brown Rice Crackers
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Ever wanted to make your own whole-food crackers? Bite into the crunch of brown rice in this homemade Brown Rice Crackers by Melanie Sorrentino. This vegan cracker is easy to make and so much cheaper than store-bought crackers. These are dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free.
5. Garlic and Herb Flax Crackers
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Forget boxed crackers! These crunchy Garlic and Herb Flax Crackers by Sara Oliveira are made from only flax meal, making them completely grain-free and gluten-free by default. All you need to make them is flax meal, water, and seasoning (which can be sweet or savory), so the entire process is both simple and affordable. Serve the savory crackers with your favorite spread and for the sweet crackers, try them with a heaping dollop of chickpea cookie dough.
6. Salted Rosemary Chickpea Crackers
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Chickpea flour is such a handy ingredient to have in the kitchen cupboard. Its flavor is evident, yet not dominant, and pairs well with a bunch of other ingredients. These Salted Rosemary Chickpea Crackers by Taryn Fitz-Gerald are proof of just how delicious this little ground, dried legume can be. They are a great alternative to highly refined flour crackers and are full of plant protein and amazing nutrition.
7. Mixed Seed Crackers
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With only a handful of ingredients, and such an easy assembly, this is an easy and oh so tasty recipe. If you are choosing to avoid gluten at all costs, these Mixed Seed Crackers by Taryn Fitz-Gerald are a great recipe for you. When baked, they produce such a savory delicious flavor, and combined with the pumpkin and linseeds, you create a 3 dimension seedy flavor. Seeds are a gold mine of healthy minerals, niacin, and folic acid. Try these healthy mixed-seed crackers!
8. Sweet Chickpea Crackers
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Try making these Sweet Chickpea Crackers by Lenia & Dimitra. These simple chickpea crackers have a sweet twist for a yummy treat!
9. Homemade Crackers
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This is probably the easiest homemade cracker recipe you will find. All you need is flour, water, salt, olive, rosemary, and any other seasonings you like! It’s basically a flatbread recipe that you cut up smaller and cook for longer to get crispy! Serve these Homemade Crackers by Mireille Aikman with a dip at your next party or munch on them for a snack. They are so versatile that there are almost too many options. You can also add different seasonings and adjust the taste to your preferences! Once you’ve made this homemade cracker recipe, you won’t want to try any others!
10. Veggie Flax Crackers
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Ever wanted to make your own whole-food crackers? Add some flax and veggies and create this tasty combination! These Veggie Flax Crackers by Melanie Sorrentino are easy to make and so much cheaper than store-bought crackers. This is dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free.
11. Gluten-Free Sprouted Crackers
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Whether you’re celiac, intolerant to gluten, or eat gluten-free food by choice, these Gluten-Free Sprouted Crackers by Nele Liivlaid will make your day! You won’t even miss the store-bought gluten-free crackers (like rice crackers, rice thins, corn cakes, etc.) that are usually made of gluten-free flour or flour blends such as brown rice flour, almond flour, millet flour, etc. Furthermore, you’ll find that most crackers, even in healthy grocery stores, contain olive oil whereas this recipe is oil-free.
12. Everything Bagel Crackers
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These are crackers for more casual times. These Everything Bagel Crackers by Quelcy Kogel are hearty, salty, and extremely snackable, but you can still dress them up and take them to nice places, too. Taking a vegan cheese plate with homemade crackers to a dinner party is a surefire way to impress.
13. Chickpea Crackers
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Chickpeas aren’t only for hummus and salads, they are also for creating crackers! These Chickpea Crackers by Melanie Sorrentino are easy to make and so much cheaper than store-bought crackers. These are dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free.
14. Whole Wheat Crackers
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These are tasty Whole Wheat Crackers by Namita Tiwari. Garlic adds great a flavor along with herbs. Enjoy these crackers with your favorite spreads and veggies!
15. Pizza Red Lentil Crackers
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These Pizza Red Lentil Crackers by Melanie Sorrentino capture the taste of pizza and are a must-try. This vegan cracker is easy to make and so much cheaper than store-bought crackers.
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