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High-Protein Seed Cracker Recipe For Weight Loss

Weight Loss

By toneop article11Published about a year ago 4 min read
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If you want to keep up a healthy lifestyle, you need to avoid snacking on unhealthy foods, even though it can be challenging to stick to the plan of only eating snacks that you have prepared at home.

The question now is, what about crackers? Is their condition normal? Those squares are very thin and crispy. What if you gave it a spin with some nutritious ingredients?

Want to know more? Keep on scrolling!

Healthy Snacks To Prepare At Home

ToneOp brings you delicious recipes to try at home. Have a look and then cook!

1. Five Seeds Cracker (or any other cracker with five seeds)

These crackers are delicious for you. You can also use thyme and red chilli flakes to add heat to your dish.

Ingredients

Roasted sunflower seeds- ½ cups

Ground flaxseeds or whole flaxseeds- ⅓ cups

Thyme- ½ tbsp

Chia seeds- ¼ cup

Pumpkin seeds- ½ cup

Sesame seeds- 1 cup

Chilli flakes- 1tbsp

Water- ½ cups

Salt, as per taste

Preparation Method

1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius. Mix all ingredients, then let it sit for 15 mins so the seeds can soak in some of the water.

2. Everything should be thoroughly mixed before dividing the mixture between two baking trays lined with parchment paper and spreading it evenly.

3. Be sure they are not excessively thick or thin, as this will cause them to break while fried.

4. Bake for one hour until the top is a deep golden brown. If, after an hour, the crackers still do not have the desired level of crunch, place them back in the oven and heat them for another 10 minutes.

5. Remove it from the microwave and wait for the trays to cool before proceeding. Tear them up into pieces of varying sizes. Place the leftovers in an air tight container.

2. Low-Carbohydrate Cracker

These crackers require simple, easily obtainable ingredients and can be made easily in minutes.

Ingredient

Almond flour- 1 cup

Sesame seeds- 2 tbsp

Chia seeds- 2 tbsp

Flaxseeds- 2 tbsp

Garlic powder- ¼ cups

Thyme- ½ tsp

Parmesan cheese- ½ tsp

Salt, as per taste

Preparation Method

1. To make the dough, mix the ingredients until they are mixed well.

2. Place the almond flour, spices, parmesan cheese, flax seed, chia seeds, and sesame seeds in a bowl and thoroughly combine the ingredients there. After that, add the egg white.

3. Place a single layer of parchment paper for baking over the cookie sheet.

4. The crackers should be rolled into small balls, and an actual size round cookie should be made with even spacing between each one.

5. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for fifteen minutes.

3. Low-Carb Vegan Protein Crackers

Chia, flaxseeds, and sesame seeds are the seeds that are used to make these crackers, which have a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

Warm water, as required

Ground flaxseed- ½ cup

Unsweetened vegan protein powder- 3 tbsp

Desiccated coconut- ½ cup

Sesame seeds- 3 tbsp

Chia seeds- 1tbsp

Coconut oil - 1 tbsp

Salt, as per taste

Preparation Method

1. Set the oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and then brushing it with oil.

2. Mix the ground flax seeds with the water in a separate bowl. In a separate bowl, mix it well.

3. The protein powder, shredded coconut, sesame and chia seeds, and salt should each be combined in a bowl and thoroughly mix it. The next step is to incorporate the melted coconut oil and the flax mixture, then combine them until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

4. To obtain crackers of uniform size, make shallow cuts in the dough.

5. After removing the crackers from the oven, you should wait until they have completely cooled down before breaking them into pieces.

4. Psyllium Husk Seed Cracker

These husk seed crackers contain chia, flax, and sesame seeds that benefit your health.

Ingredients

Rosemary- ½ tsp

Pumpkin seeds- ½ of a cup

Psyllium husk - 2 tbsp

Sunflower seeds- ⅕ cup

Sesame seeds - 1 cup

Flaxseeds- ⅓, cup

Warm water- ½ cups

Salt, as per taste

Preparation Method

1. First, combine all ingredients in a bowl, add water, mix it well, and make dough

2. Put it to the side for 20 minutes.

3. Evenly spread the mixture on a baking sheet covered with baking paper.

4. Crackers should be baked in the oven for one hour at a temperature of 150 degrees Celsius.

5. You can cut the flax seed crackers in half while still in the oven to ensure they bake evenly.

6. Adjust the temperature so that it is appropriate for the level of crispiness that you desire for the crackers.

The Bottom Line

Cracker seeds with a high protein content are exceptionally nutritious and work well as snacks with tea or after a workout. You can improve the dish's nutritional value by including a variety of seeds, such as poppy, flax, pumpkin, and others. These crackers contain tons of fibre, protein, and other beneficial nutrients in every bite.

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