These flaxseed crackers are so delicious, you can eat them on their own. However, if you do decide to go the 2-ingredient route, I suggest serving them with a dip or spread for more flavor.

The two ingredients required to make this Best Flaxseed Crackers recipe are flaxseed meal, and water or vegetable broth. Beyond that, you can pick and choose from the remaining ingredients and add as many as desired.

Visit my Vegan Side Dish Recipes page for dip ideas to serve with these Best Flaxseed Crackers. Step 1. Combine the flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sesame seeds, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Step 3.

Transfer the dough to a nonstick surface and knead for about two minutes until mixed well. Roll the dough into a ball.

Step 4. Place it between two lightly greased sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling in to flatten the dough until the desired thickness. Step 5.

Remove the top piece of parchment paper. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut a large rectangle, and then divide it into squares. Remove the leftover dough from the border and roll it out to make more crackers. You should get about 25 in total. Step 6. Transfer the parchment paper with the cut dough onto a baking sheet.

Prick the squares about 2 times each with the tines of a fork. Bake the crackers for about 20 minutes, or until the desired crunchiness.

Flaxseed crackers contain a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid ALA. Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with numerous health benefits, including reduced inflammation, improved heart health, and improved brain function.

These Best Flaxseed Crackers are also rich in dietary fiber, which promotes healthy digestion, regular regular bowel movements, and supports a feeling of fullness, which may help with weight management. It may also help regulate blood sugar levels and improve cholesterol profiles.

While flaxseed crackers offer several health benefits, they should be consumed in moderation as part of a well-balanced diet. Flaxseed crackers are relatively low in carbohydrates, which makes them compatible with low-carb or ketogenic diets.

They are also vegan, and gluten-free. Store Best Flaxseed Crackers in an airtight container on the counter for up to one week. To freeze, make sure crackers are completely cooled, then store in an airtight container in the freezer. Leave a review for my Best Flaxseed Crackers Recipe and share your creation with me on Instagram.

It makes my day to see you recreate my recipes. This information is provided as a courtesy and is an ESTIMATE only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you for this delicious recipe. I have been needing something like this bc I have IBS-C.

I have so much trouble getting enough fiber. With these crackers I can actually enjoy a daily dose of fiber!! Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Home About Me Search.

menu icon. Facebook Instagram Pinterest. search icon. Home » Recipes » Vegan Side Dish Recipes Jump to Recipe. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytochemicals, flaxseed packs a nutritional punch! Read all about the amazing health benefits of this tiny seed and learn how you can incorporate it into your diet.

Plus, get the recipe for my Blueberry Banana Flaxseed Smoothie! This tiny seed packs a big nutritional punch! It has been touted to cure just about every disease from diabetes to heart disease to cancer. However, the full effects of flaxseed on the human body are still not completely known.

What is known for sure is that this tiny seed is rich in several important compounds. These include protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and phytochemicals. All of these have very important health benefits. You can purchase flaxseed at most natural foods stores or health food stores. You can buy it whole , ground milled or as an oil.

It also comes in golden or brown varieties but there's no nutritional difference between the two. The whole seeds have a tough exterior, which makes them difficult to digest.

Therefore, they tend to pass through the body without giving you much nutritional benefit. Our bodies absorb the ground form much better. Therefore, ground flaxseed provides more health benefits. Pre-ground flaxseed however, has a short shelf life.

So the best idea is to buy it whole and grind it up in a coffee or spice grinder as you need it. You can store unused flaxseed in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator. Flaxseed is very versatile- you can incorporate it into a wide variety of recipes. To reap all of the health benefits of flaxseed, aim to eat tablespoons a day.

Here are a few ideas for how to use flaxseed in your recipes:. Try my easy and delicious Banana Flaxseed Bread! It's packed with nutritious whole grains , Greek yogurt and flaxseed. Banana bread is the ultimate comfort food!

Plus, when it's baking in the oven, it will make your kitchen smell divine! Flaxseed is also an excellent addition to smoothies to add extra fiber and protein. Smoothies are a great way to incorporate nutritious ingredients into your diet.

You can enjoy them as a snack or even a meal replacement. Check out my Quick Guide To Making Healthy Smoothies. Of note, flaxseed oil contains omega-3s but does not have the fiber and lignans found in the rest of the seed. Now you know why I said this amazing little seed is packed with nutrition!

Blueberries, another superfood, are higher in antioxidants than any other fruit. Greek yogurt adds tangy flavor and a boost of protein to this smoothie. Bananas and honey add sweetness. WANT MORE HEALTHY RECIPES? Also, follow me on Facebook , Instagram and Pinterest!

Sonali Ruder. Meet Dr. That's great! So happy you enjoyed the dish. I hope you get to try out many more recipes on the site 🙂.

I am a vegan, I was searching for a vegan substitute of a source of Omega 3. Few months back I read about flaxseed and brought home a bottle of salted flaxseed and started consuming a lot of them to pack myself with lots of Omega 3 but in few days that led to an upset stomach.

Now reading this, I realize that I should have powdered it and used it as an ingredients in my shakes and oatmeal. Thanks for the great information, Sonali! I didn't realize that whole flax seeds were difficult to digest.

I've been putting them into muffins and my oatmeal without grinding them. That will change now, thanks to you! I LOVE the smoothie recipe. I just wish I could find a way to bring the carb totals down.

Thanks for stopping by, Bec! You can try the smoothie without the honey and cut the banana in half to bring down the carbs. It's still quite surprising that flaxseed's health benefits only recently had some exposure. Then again, it shouldn't be; just about every other healthy food bit just got a bit of the limelight only recently, in light of the call for a sustainable lifestyle.

That's true, flaxseed has actually been around for centuries. I'm glad it's finally getting its time in the limelight! Hi David, it's probably not necessary to grind them ahead of time if you're using a powerful blender.

But I personally like to grind them in the blender first before adding the rest of the ingredients so that they're ground nice and evenly. Regarding chia seeds, they have a very similar nutritional profile as flax so there's probably no need to use both in a smoothie.

They are both great sources of fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. In fact, head to head, chia seeds have even more omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants than flax.

They don't have the lignans that flax has. Other benefits of chia are that they can be digested whole or ground and they have a longer shelf life than flax. Thanks for your question! I'd like to see if flaxseed can work well as an embolism deterrent at a fraction of a cost of lovenox.

Sonali, you are a Fit Feature this week!! You're smoothie was a huge hit this weekend! Sounds amazing! I've recently become obsessed with flax seeds! I love to put ground flax seeds in my oatmeal, smoothies, and yogurt and even in breading for baked chicken - besides all of its health benefits I love how full it makes me feel.

Thanks for a great, informative post! Thanks, Katherine!