Crispy, cheesy, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Chia Seed Cheese Crackers recipe creates a delicious and satisfying snack.
Made with chickpea flour and chia seeds, they’re perfect for nibbling on their own or with your favourite dips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3–4 tbsp lukewarm water
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Seasoning, to taste
Optional spices
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, and plant-based protein, making them a superfood staple. They help support sustained energy and healthy digestion, and add a satisfying crunch to recipes alongside this nutritional boost.
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour to break up any lumps. Stir in nutritional yeast, chia seeds, seasoning, and optional spices.
- Add olive oil and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix with a rubber spatula, adding the extra tablespoon if needed. When the dough is hard to stir, lightly oil your hands and knead it into a soft dough.
- Place the dough between two lightly oiled pieces of parchment paper. Roll into a 0.5 cm thickness, forming a rectangle. Peel off the top parchment and cut into squares with a pizza wheel.
- Transfer the parchment with the crackers onto a baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in the centre of the oven for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden and crispy. They will firm up further as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Author: Pedro van Gaalen
When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.
