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Low Carb Chia Crackers Recipe

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These Low Carb Chia Crackers are a crunchy, buttery-flavored snack perfect for keto and gluten-free diets. Made with almond flour, chia seeds, and a hint of xanthan gum for texture, they can be enjoyed on their own or with your favorite dip or cheese spread. This recipe produces crisp, golden crackers that are easy to prepare and perfect for healthy snacking.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cup (120g) almond flour
  • 3 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • Sea salt, to taste

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (50g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 medium egg, slightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the almond flour, chia seeds, xanthan gum, and sea salt until evenly combined.
  2. Add melted butter: Pour in the melted unsalted butter and mix well to incorporate the fats evenly throughout the dry mixture.
  3. Add beaten egg and form dough: Stir in the slightly beaten egg until a cohesive dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the freezer to rest for about 20 minutes. This helps firm up the dough for easier handling.
  4. Preheat oven: Set the oven to 150°C (300°F) to prepare for baking the crackers.
  5. Roll out dough: Remove the dough from the freezer, place it between two sheets of parchment paper, and use a rolling pin to roll it evenly to a thickness of 2-3 mm.
  6. Cut crackers: Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into your preferred shapes. Carefully transfer the crackers onto a parchment-lined baking tray with a spatula, leaving space between each. Avoid using your hands to prevent breaking them.
  7. Re-roll scraps: Gather any dough scraps and re-roll them to cut more crackers. If the dough becomes too soft to handle, chill in the freezer for an additional 15 minutes before continuing.
  8. Prick crackers: Use a fork or toothpick to prick the surface of each cracker to prevent puffing during baking and help them bake flat.
  9. Bake: Place the tray on the middle rack and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the crackers turn golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and cracker thickness; monitor them closely to avoid burning.
  10. Cool before serving: Remove crackers from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing. This ensures they become fully crisp.

Notes

  • Net carb count per cracker is approximately 1 gram, making them ideal for low-carb diets.
  • Store crackers in an airtight container once fully cooled and dried to maintain crispness.
  • You can substitute xanthan gum with 1 teaspoon of psyllium husk as an alternative binding agent.