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Spelt Chia Crackers

Published: Dec 10, 2021 by Bianca · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers
Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers

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.
spelt cracker dough
Step 4: Add the dough onto a floured parchment paper.
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...

  • Butternut Squash Dip
  • Za’atar Hummus
  • Guacamole
  • Creamy Basil Dip
  • Oil-Free Spinach Hummus

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  • Vegan Pizza Crackers
  • Vegan Poppy Seed Crackers
  • Vegan Spinach & Sesame Crackers
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I hope you will enjoy these Spelt Chia Crackers as much as I did!

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Vegan Spelt Chia Crackers dipped in Butternut Squash Dip

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 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 1 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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  1. Natalie says

    January 20, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    I was just at the natural food store and almost splurged on a box of overpriced chia crackers, but brilliant cracker maker that you are you just DIY them! I love the look of the chia on top, these are so fun!

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      January 20, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      I don't understand how crackers can be that expensive in the stores...also homemade crackers are the best. Yeah, this time the seeds got on top of the crackers otherwise they would have looked like poppy seed crackers, hah :) different kinds of crackers are still my favorite thing to serve for friends. Everyone looooves something to dip :)

      Reply
  2. Sina @ Vegan Heaven says

    January 21, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I always love your cracker recipes, Bianca! So healthy and delicious! :-)

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      January 24, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Awww, thanks Sina! I have to say they are quite addictive.

      Reply
  3. Kristen says

    August 20, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    Just wondering how long they stay fresh for. They look delicious.

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      August 22, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      If you let them cool off completely before putting them in an air-tight jar, they should be good for 4-5 days... maybe even longer. They don't survive in our household that long :D

      Reply
  4. Ashley says

    November 21, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Hi, do you think these could be made without the chia seeds? My son might eat them, but my husband has very classic tastes (i.e. he's sooooo picky)

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      November 21, 2016 at 11:32 pm

      Definitely! You can totally leave the chia seeds out, or sub them with sesame seeds for example. I have lots of more vegan cracker recipes on the blog. I'm sure even picky eaters will love the pizza cracker :D

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    May 24, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Is there an alternative to spelt? I am gluten free.

    Thanks
    Jessica

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      May 27, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      you can try them with a gluten-free all-purpose flour, which you can sub 1:1 for regular flour or check out my gluten-free chickpea cracker! :)

      Reply
  6. Jessica Bosques says

    May 27, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Thank you! I actually saw the chickpea recipe right after sending the comment!

    Thanks

    Reply
  7. Drew says

    October 27, 2019 at 11:27 pm

    So easy and so tasty; made these on a whim as had forgotten to buy crackers. Will not be buying crackers again! Thank you

    Reply
  8. Serazina K. says

    November 22, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    I Made these crackers over the weekend and my Twin boys loved them! My daughter liked the movie buttt without chia seeds. She can be a bit picky! Thanks Bianca! ^_^

    Reply
  9. Serazina K. says

    November 22, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    Sorry. Have no idea why I said movie oops 😬 lol 😜

    Reply
  10. Nomia says

    May 08, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    Well these are super easy, fast, they came out thin and crispy, and were gone in a flash! I should’ve made more! This recipe is a keeper. It’s also easily varied with different spices in the dough, or other seeds on top. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    August 05, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    I did what the receipe called for and they turned out too hard.Felt like I should go to the dentist after! What in the world did I do wrong or what could have happened? Help!

    Reply
    • Bianca says

      August 10, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      if the dough is rolled thin enough, they should be crispy and easy to break without losing a tooth! :D

      Reply

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