HonestlyFIT x FP: Make Your Own Flax Crackers

Our newest editorial collaboration highlights the goodness and gratitude of HonestyFIT… first up, Executive Editor Orissa Rose shares an easy and delicious flaxseed cracker recipe!

HonestlyFIT x FP: equal parts empowerment, spirit and love. 

HonestlyFIT is an informed portrait of living adventurously and actively with your community. Free People is a women’s lifestyle brand, focused on providing our global community with encouragement, confidence, and knowledge.

Together we’ve teamed up to highlight some of our favorite stories, and to unite under our shared philosophy of wellness. Please feel free to follow along over the next 6 weeks!

WHY FLAXSEEDS ARE AWESOME

Rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which supports heart health, joints, mental health, skin radiance and reduces hair dryness.

Act as a natural hormone balancer and immune booster thanks to lignins –Flaxseeds are the number one source of lignin, a chemical compound within plants that acts as an antioxidant in our bodies to help fight disease and regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Lignin’s antibacterial properties also help eliminate yeast and promote the growth of probiotics and their estrogen-like properties, which makes them especially beneficial for women to consume.

Fiber & nutrient absorption – As a soluble fiber, flaxseeds trap fat, bile, and cholesterol in the digestive system and prevent the stomach from emptying quickly, maximizing your body’s nutrient absorption.

Vegans can use a flaxseed meal as an egg replacement! Simply mix 1 tbsp flaxseed meal with 2 1/2 tbsp water. Let sit and thicken for 4-6 minutes and use! 

Flaxseed Crackers Recipe:

Once you discover how easy these crackers are to make, you may start eating them at all times of the day. Some favorite pairings are listed below, but really you can’t go wrong with a basic avocado, cheese or nut butter topping!  

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook & cool time: 30 minutes

Yields 10 servings.

Ingredients:

2 cups flaxseed meal

6 tbsp water

1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt (reserve half for topping)

1 tsp honey

Optional: 1/2 tsp black pepper and/or chili flakes (if serving with savory foods)

Method:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients (reserve 1/2 tsp sea salt for topping). Add water and mix until an even dough forms. Spread onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 1½-inch squares then sprinkle evenly with large flake sea salt. Bake until crisp and the edges are browned, about 25 – 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Mixed nut butter with banana and cinnamon + coconut flakes
  • Seed or cashew butter with berry jam + bee pollen garnish
  • Vegan Ricotta with figs and honey + crushed pistachios
  • Greek or coconut yogurt mixed with blackberry and garnished with blackberry & mint
  • Cottage cheese with pear, crushed hazelnuts & edible flowers
  • Manchego with apricot jam and apple slivers + orange peel

 

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I’ve never tried making my own flaxseed crackers before! I’d love to try. Thank you for the recipe!

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5 years ago

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5 years ago

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5 years ago

Looks delicious! . Can’t wait to try these!
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5 years ago

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