About Me

I'm just trying to get back to the basics. Fun, Food, Family and Nature. I want my family to respect nature, appreciate what they have and be as healthy as possible. No, we are not giving up our computers and televisions (I'm not crazy) but we are going to try to live healthier and do more for ourselves. We already hunt, fish, and do limited gardening (due to a lack of yard space). Now ... How can I push it further?

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Flax Crackers



I'm trying to come up with some healthy snacks for the Super Bowl. I tried a few of the flax cracker recipes off the Internet but they just didn't quite do it, mostly they left too much of a slimy feel in my mouth after eating them..yuck. So I remembered how my almond flour would come out of my dehydrator after making almond milk. It's always dry and flat so I have to grind it again before using it. Hmmm. flat? Dry? Crispy sheets? I can work with that. It just needs a little bulk and flavor. So, off to grab the Ninja (maybe you've noticed that I use this little beast quite alot). These are really crispy and great with dip. The flavor combo's are endless so be creative. I'm even going to try a sweet version soon.

What you need:
1/2 cup nut meal (I used pecan for these, but any nut meal will work)
1/2 cup golden flax meal
1/2 cup dehydrated tomatoes
1/2 Tbs. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup water

What to do:
Throw it all into your Ninja (a food processor will work too). Blend until you get a thick paste (see picture below). Spread mixture out as thin as possible on to a parchment lined dehydrator tray. Score mixture with sharp knife into desired size and shape and start drying. When mixture gets solid enough to pick it up flip it over and continue drying until crispy. Store crackers in an air tight container. It's just that easy!!





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