Seed Crackers, Yum!

You may not ever go back to regular crackers :) These healthy and nutritious crackers are gluten-free, sugar-free and packed with deliciousness. Add favorite spices and herbs to customize your flavors. Bring a bag of as a hostess gift, or serve them at your own shindig with a hummus or healthy dip. All I know is that you'l keep on making them once you've tasted them.

HEALTHY (+ ADDICTIVE) SEED CRACKERS

• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

• 1/4 cup, +2 Tablespoons sesame seeds

• 2 tablespoons flaxseed

• 3 tablespoons arrowroot flour

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/4 cup boiling water salt and pepper

• Different spices to customize: granulated garlic or onion, chile flakes, dried oregano, dried rosemary, etc. (optional)**

Preheat oven to 300*

In a large bowl, combine seeds and arrowroot flour; mix well.

Add olive oil and mix well.

Add salt and pepper (as well as any other spices you might want**)

Add water and mix thoroughly.

Let the mixture rest for a minute or two.

Cut two sheets of parchment paper the size of the inside of a sheet pan.

Set the first sheet on the counter, lay the seed mix on it, and cover with the second sheet. Use a rolling pin to spread the mixture into a thin and even sheet.

Transfer the sheets to the pan, and peel off the top layer.

Bake for about 35-40 minutes until the crackers are light brown; rotate after 20 minutes.*

Let the crackers cool, then break into pieces about 1.5 inches square (ish.)

Pack them up or serve quickly before you eat them all. (I'm serious.)

*Watch your crackers! They will burn quick if you don't keep track of time or your oven temperature is not accurate. If you're using a convection oven, don't worry about rotating them.

~Adapted from Bob Blumer, How I Cooked My Way Out of Prediabetes