My Homemade Seed Crackers with Mum

Here’s me and my 82-year-old Mum showing you how to make some delicious, crispy seed crackers that are ridiculously simple. They make a great snack either on their own or dipped in something like tahini or guacamole. We’ve flavoured these with the Middle Eastern herb mix za’atar, partly because we love it and partly in honour of my late Dad who adored za’atar and ate it practically every day of his life with toast and a good olive oil.
Here’s the recipe we used, but do play around with it and add the herbs you like:
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 cup water
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon of a good salt (I use Himalayan pink salt)
1/4 cup za’atar (optional)
1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)
How to make:
Combine the flax and chia seeds in a bowl with the water and leave them to swell up and form a gel (at least half an hour).
Add the remaining ingredients and combine well.
Spread out in a thin layer on a baking sheet covered with non-stick baking paper. (If it's non-stick, you'll have to grease it first)
Cook in the oven on 140°.
After half an hour, remove from oven, score the mixture into rectangular shapes, flip them over and return to the oven for another half an hour or until crisp.
Enjoy!
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[@vickydittfield9822]

What a gentlewoman your Mother is!

[@PeppermintWellness]

That's so kind of you Vicky!

[@lynneparker4136]

Your mum looks wonderful

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ah that's very kind of you Lynne - Mum is 89 now!

[@KymberliteRok]

Thank you to your mum for the *warning* about eating to many flaxseeds, that's important to know!lol:) Such a beautiful lady.

[@lynneparker4136]

I add 4 tablespoons of dried Parmesan to mine... delicious

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ooh what a great idea Lynne!

[@melissilem2610]

You're mother is just lovely, she must have good genes! And of course healthy eating pays off in the end. I also add psyllium husk to mine.

[@jayjohnson3724]

I'm a Yank, and I love salt and vinegar chips.Thanks so much for the recipe.

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ah glad to hear it!

[@sueheath2621]

Love your Mum!

[@krystinbulant8077]

Super yummy these crackers...thank you so very much ...i make them sometimes as a gift to my friends...and your Mom reminds me so much to my Mom...she is 84 and is a kitchen magician too....

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ah, that's so lovely to hear Krystin! Thanks so much for sharing. How lucky to have a kitchen magician for a Mom.x

[@02grits]

Your Mum is much fun and beautiful! Yes, we do have salt and vinegar potato chips in the US. From now on they're crisps to me. But I have been to Canada for fish and chips, but we call that version of potato French fries here. I just have to make the seed crackers. Now I need some Zaa'tar and pink salt. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I am a new fan, for certain.

[@astrocross180]

How beautiful that you have your mom and that you both do things together I miss my mother thank you very very much for the recipe it was very informative I will try to make it since I can't eat chips or anything have a wonderful wonderful day and God bless:)))

[@PeppermintWellness]

Thank you so much for your beautiful, heartfelt comment!

[@samirabakr8320]

Thanks

[@mariannagidaro816]

Love the recipe 🙏 mum looks wonderful for her age , I would have said in her 60’s.🌹

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ah what a lovely thing to say! Mum will really appreciate that!

[@dr7almansoori]

I like your recipe. Zaater and taheni both Arab flavour foods. Specially in Syria and palatine.

[@PeppermintWellness]

Yes - I love them!

[@kiemc1855]

Yes we do have salt and vinegar in the US. That's one of my father's favorite potato chip flavors.

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ah, your Dad is like me then!

[@mariebrady8475]

Thanks to your mom, that was good info to know!! Thanks for the recipe I’m gonna try it

[@PeppermintWellness]

Glad you liked it Marie!

[@FaerieFenergles]

Looks yummy!

[@PeppermintWellness]

Thank you Angela!

[@suegz139]

Your mum is lovely, bless her... Nice recipe, will try tomorrow, thanks!

[@PeppermintWellness]

That's so lovely of you Sue - thank you! Hope you like the recipe.

[@bilzarkz]

Awesome 👏🏻! Thank you for the video. I’m gonna try these real soon. Your mother is a delight. Thanks for the soft music in the background instead of overpowering the tutorial. Again, thanks!

[@stefana-cristinavulturar4457]

Lovely and beautiful ladies! Great recipe

[@PeppermintWellness]

Thank you so much!

[@patmiddleton3947]

Mum tells it the way it is!👍

[@PeppermintWellness]

She certainly does Pat!!

[@benhechter2929]

Thanks you, this is so charming!

[@PeppermintWellness]

Aw, thanks so much Ben - so glad you liked it!

[@starryknight776]

Your mummy ROCKS!!!! DO more vids xx

[@PeppermintWellness]

That's very lovely of you - she'll be delighted to hear that. Thank you! xx

[@ljbapps]

Thank you so much for posting. I had all the ingredients for these and made a batch straight away. They are very tasty and go great with cheese. I've tried a few low carb cracker recipes and these are the best. You didn't specify Celsius or Fahrenheit but as you sound English I presumed Celsius. I have a fan oven so adjusted down to 130°c and they cooked perfectly.

[@user-zu6bj6wq3e]

Thank you. ! I'll try it

[@vivianvennicia]

Yes we have salt and vinegar chips in the USA

[@PeppermintWellness]

Can't beat salt and vinegar flavour!!

[@Sbannmarie]

So funny the daughter gets uncomfortable when mom talks about stool

[@rosellahowe6480]

Your mum looks amazing!!!! More flax seeds yes!!!👏🏻

[@PeppermintWellness]

Aww that's so lovely of you - thank you Rosella.

[@jkabholat]

Absolutely love zatar

[@PeppermintWellness]

Me too Jackie!

[@bestcrossroad]

thank you for sharing your recipe secret. I just ordered a jar of Zaa'tar with wild thyme,sumac, sesame seeds & salt. And maybe the next time I'll try one with hyssop too. You seem like a wonderful daughter to your beautiful Mum! God bless both of you. Thanks again. I just subscribed to your channel. Our family loves crispy snacks and I've been testing a lot of no-flour crackers lately. Yours seem healthy and thanks for introducing Zaa'tar blend.

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ah how lovely of you Tess - thank you for the wonderful feedback!

[@HuBUlIsLaM]

Made these and truly awesomeee!! Such a wonderful way to use Zataar. Mines was thick so took a while but totally wonder it.

[@PeppermintWellness]

So pleased! I've also made them thick a few times but I find it's better if you can get them a bit thinner so that they crisp up well.

[@lynneceegee8726]

It was an excellent point your mum made, no need for embarrassment! 🥰

[@adrianecoutinho1]

Your Mama's is sweet. She is great. I want to eat one too!

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ah thank you Adriane - that's very lovely of you.

[@fairouzelya6179]

I wondering about Zaatar.. I'll try to find in supermarket online. For now on, I've just try to bake some crackers. My kids are lovely like it.. thanks anyway for the recipe.. stay healthy for you mostly for u dearest mum..

[@PeppermintWellness]

Thanks so much Fairouz - and good luck with the crackers!

[@rosellahowe6480]

Really good It would be nice to see a close up of the cracker:)

[@PeppermintWellness]

Thanks Rosella! Yes, that's one of the things I realised after the video was finished!!

[@Celticcross688]

Better out than in ☺️

[@PeppermintWellness]

You're right Gina!

[@user-qp9pr3xy4p]

👏🏻👏🏻🌷

[@fatimafreire2841]

👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@noahjuanjuneau9598]

Thanks Ladies - from a little island off the US coast where we do most of our shopping online - what’s the proper correct name of that jar of your secret ingredient - the seasoning mix - the transcript has it spelled several ways - I’d like to order some but need to know the actual name - Is it ZARTAR? Or Zaa’tar or what ? Pity you didn’t hold the jar closer to the camera so we could read the label. Thanks again! Okay - I managed to find it Za’atar - made with Hyssop in Palestine… ordered some. Thank you.

[@PeppermintWellness]

Greetings from the UK!! Glad you found it.

[@noahjuanjuneau9598]

@@PeppermintWellness - Thank you! Yes, I had never heard of this ‘spice’ before and was interested in trying it. Out here on the island we have to order a lot of things on-line because the local grocery provides all the ‘basics’ but not the ‘exotic’ items. We have a lot of Brazilian and Jamaican options - bcoz we have a lot of people coming from those populations here - but not so much from the Mediterranean cultures. I already use all these seeds (most of them) to make my breakfast and only this week suddenly realized they would also make tasty crackers if I would just heat up the oven and bake them probably. Thank you again.

[@piaconradsen]

How long can the 'jellied' mix last (in the fridge or out) before it needs to be baked?

[@PeppermintWellness]

Hi Pia, I've sometimes left the mixture in the fridge for a couple of days and it's come out fine when cooked. Hope that helps. Suzy

[@piaconradsen]

@@PeppermintWellness oh great! Made the mixture then realised I didnt have baking paper 😓

[@PeppermintWellness]

Don't worry - I'm sure if you grease the tray really well it will come out ok!

[@piaconradsen]

@@PeppermintWellness ill try! How about aluminium foil?

[@PeppermintWellness]

Foil will stick to the bottom I think.

[@karenhoffman9350]

hi im wanting to do a sweet cracker I love them with real fruit jam I was thinking cinnamon, nutmeg I am keto so have to be carful any thought on with I could use plz & could I whip a eg white & mix that in ? I would be grateful for yr tip regards karen

[@PeppermintWellness]

Hi Karen, I can't say I've really experimented with making them sweet so can't help much afraid but I'm sure you'll be able to fine-tune it to taste just how you like it! It doesn't really need egg white to stick together.

[@raniminhas344]

Where can I buy za'atar from ?????

[@PeppermintWellness]

It’s actually sold in some supermarkets these days. Otherwise you can buy it in any Middle Eastern store or online. Or just leave it out or substitute another herb you have to hand - they’ll turn out just as delicious.

[@melvintirrell8651]

The temperature, 140 is it C. or F ?

[@PeppermintWellness]

Hi Melvin, it's F.

[@pareenvirani5590]

why can"t we print the recipi ?

[@PeppermintWellness]

Hi Pareen, I'm not sure how it works with printing from KZbin but try this link (or maybe copying and pasting the recipe into a document you can print). peppermintwellness.co.uk/videos/homemade-seed-crackers-mum/

[@apaulahill]

I've just tried it and the whole batch got super glued to the parchment paper. I had to throw everything away =(

[@PeppermintWellness]

Oh no!!!!! I'm so sorry you had to throw it away Paula! The recipe specifies non-stick baking paper as otherwise it will just stick to it. I've amended the recipe so that bit is now in bold lettering. Hope you'll try it again (NB. if you only have normal baking paper, you'll just need to grease it first).

[@rochellesammy7176]

Moms knows what it's about. Its important to talk about bowel movements. No shame in that

[@PeppermintWellness]

Ha ha - you're absolutely right Rochelle. I think it just took me by surprise!

[@samirabakr8320]

That

[@grandmabarbs175]

the zaatar Ive always bought has sumac...no hyssop...Probably a USA thing.

[@PeppermintWellness]

Could be Barb! I think it does vary quite a lot depending on which Middle Eastern country it comes from.

[@christineruffenach4914]

I think that there is a mistake in the ingredients list as 1 tablespoon of salt is way too much..I had to throw them out and start again You probably meant 1 teaspoon?

[@PeppermintWellness]

Hi Christine, I do actually use a tablespoon but if you find that too salty, you could certainly use a teaspoon instead. Hope they turn out better for you next time! Suzy

[@GazeboDweeb]

4:34 BAAAA HAAAA HAAA HAAA HAAAA "Who wouldn't like caraway seeds?" Thank you Judgy mother.

[@debralecomte3774]

Don't talk so much .... great recipe but just get on with it.