Have you ever made crackers at home? They are super easy to make! These ones are made with spelt flour and topped with chia seeds. So healthy!

Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers dipped in Butternut Squash Dip

Yes, another cracker recipe because you can never have too many of them!

This time they're super healthy because I've used 100% spelt flour and topped them with chia seeds.

Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, they are a great source of iron, magnesium, zinc, and calcium.

I served the spelt crackers with a butternut squash dip, but of course, you can use your favorite dips or just snack on them on their own.

They are also great for roadtrips! Just make sure you're letting them cool off completely before storing them away in a glass jar at room temperature if want them to last a long time.

How to make Spelt Chia Crackers

You can find the whole recipe below. But to ensure the crackers are turning out perfectly, I want to give you an overview of the required ingredients and basic steps with step-by-step photos first.

The ingredients & possible substitutions

You will need:

spelt flour (I am using wholemeal spelt flour; you can also use whole-wheat flour or regular AP flour for non-spelt crackers)
baking powder
salt
water
maple syrup
chia seeds

The basic steps

spelt flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl — Step 1: Add spelt flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.

dry and wet ingredients for crackers in bowl — Step 2: Stir.

spelt cracker dough — Step 3: You can also use your hands to knead the dough together. If it's too sticky add more flour, if it's too dry add more water.

thinly rolled out cracker dough — Step 5: Roll out the dough as thin and evenly as possible. You can add more flour as you go if the dough sticks to the rolling pin.

brushing crackers — Step 6: Brush a mixture of maple syrup, water, and salt onto the rolled-out dough.

spelt crackers topped with chia seeds — Step 7: Add the chia seeds.

Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers cut with a pizza cutter — Step 8: Use a pizza cutter (or knife) to cut the dough into individual crackers.

Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers in the oven — Step 9: Bake them in the oven for ± 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.

Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers on a baking tray — Step 10: Once they are crisp, you can break them into individual crackers.

Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers served with Butternut Squash Dip — And serve them with your favorite dips!

How to store crackers

storing crackers in air-tight containers

If you let the crackers cool off completely and then store them in air-tight containers, they will stay crispy for days! That way you can also prepare them in advance if you’re having a party coming up!

Tips for making the perfect crispy crackers

The consistency of the dough: Flour, water, even altitude matter when making the dough, so it's best to trust your instincts a bit when making the dough. Add water until you can make a smooth dough. If you're not sure, it's best to make it too wet than too dry, you can always work more flour into the dough while rolling out the crackers. A wetter dough is easier to roll out than one that is hard and crumbly.
The cracker thickness: Roll out the dough as thin and as even as possible. This ensures even baking! If they are not thin enough, they will be rather chewy than crispy. The best way to do this is to roll out the dough on a lightly floured parchment paper, cut them, and then carefully pull the parchment paper with the crackers onto the baking sheet. It also helps if you take your time rolling out the dough..sometimes it looks like it doesn’t get any thinner. Then I walk away for one minute and come back..then the dough has relaxed a bit and can be rolled out easier and thinner.
Rolling pin: A proper rolling pin helps a lot with rolling the dough evenly. It works best with a large rolling pin with rotating handles.
Baking times: All ovens are different. Keep a close eye on them if you make them the first time. If a few of them start to puff up a bit, that's a good sign! They should get slightly golden/brown. If you're not sure, they should be crispy to the touch.

Dips to serve them with...

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Spelt Chia Crackers

Elephantastic Vegan

Have you ever made crackers at home? They are super easy to make! These ones are made with spelt flour and topped with chia seeds. So healthy!

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Vegan

Servings bowl

Calories 552 kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for the crackers

▢ 1 cup spelt flour
▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ⅓ cup water

For the Chia Topping

▢ 1 tablespoon water
▢ ½ teaspoon maple syrup
▢ ⅛ teaspoon salt
▢ 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
In a bowl, add the spelt flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir.
Add in the water. Use a wooden spoon to stir and combine. You can also use your hands to knead the dough until it comes together. Add more flour if your dough is too sticky or add more water if it is too dry.
On lightly floured parchment paper, roll out the dough as thin and evenly as possible.
In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, water, and salt for the chia topping. This acts as our glue. Brush the mixture onto the rolled-out cracker dough. Then sprinkle the chia seeds on top.
Cut the dough with a pizza cutter length- and widthwise. Carefully pull the parchment paper with the crackers onto a baking tray.
Bake the crackers in the oven for about 15-20 minutes (until they get crispy).
Once they are crisp, you can break them into individual crackers. And enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1468mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 20gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 7mg

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