Low Carb Flax Crackers Recipe

This easy homemade flax crackers recipe is not only low carb and gluten free but it also has a healthy does of fiber. These hearty and flavorful crackers make for a tasty keto snack. These crispy, crunchy flaxseed crackers are very filling and taste great with cheese or spreads. And 5 crackers have just 0.5 grams net carbs, 1.5 grams of fiber and 5.5 grams protein!

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I came across this very old post recently and thought it would be a great low carb snack for me because I was also interested in the added fiber. These low carb flax crackers are super easy to make and I love the flavor and crunchy.

And while I love them they may not be for everyone. However if you are looking for a low carb, gluten free, high fiber and high protein crunchy snack that’s easy to make – try these homemade flax crackers.

They are very filling due to the fiber from the flaxseeds so you don’t have to eat too many. And each one has just 17 calories and 0.1g net carbs but 1.1g protein. So to me this is a very healthy snack. I ate them with some hummus today but they are great to just grab a few to hold you off until dinner.

Recipe ingredients and substitutions.

The simple ingredients I used were ground flax seeds, almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt. If you want a little heat you can add hot pepper flakes or even cayenne or black pepper too.

Ground Flax Seed and Almond Flour
These have become such common food products and I just by mine at Aldi. There are two types of flax seed, golden and brown of which you can use either. I did by already ground flax but if you have seeds you can grind your own using a food processor or high speed blender.

As for the almond flour I do think you should substitute with other flours such as coconut flour as it’s not a 1:1 substitution. You can use almond flour or almond meal in this recipe.

Grated Parmesan Cheese
This is use to keep the crackers together along with the egg and it also adds extra flavor. You could use another cheese but if you do I would make sure it is finely grated to make s sure it mixes well to make the dough. And try to use a flavorful cheese like a sharp cheddar, asiago cheese or romano.

You can also use nutritional yeast for a healthy Parmesan cheese substitute. It has a nutty and cheesy flavor. You can usually find this in health food stores or some bigger grocery stores.

Seasonings
I used garlic powder and Italian seasonings but this is where you can change the flavor easily. I think rosemary or thyme would be delicious. You can add any seasoning blend you want. Everything bagel seasoning would be quite tasty but skip the salt if you use this. Sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped and ground basil would be good too. Play around with what ever seasonings or herbs you want.

How to make homemade low carb flax crackers.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover a baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.

Step 2: Get out a small mixing bowl and add the egg. Beat and set a side.

Step 3: Get out a medium sized bowl and add the dry ingredients (seasonings, almond flour, ground flax, parmesan cheese) and mix well. Then add the beaten egg and mix to form a dough.

Step 4: Lay the dough out on the parchment paper or silicone mat and roll into a thin layer. You might want to spray a piece of wax paper or parchment paper with cooking spray and then place it on top so you can use a rolling pin.

The thinner you roll the dough the quicker the crackers will cook. This will also result in a more crispy cracker.

Step 5: Once you form a uniform thickness score the dough into squares with a butter knife or pizza cutter. You don’t want to cut all the way through because it would be better to be able to flip the whole thing over half way through if it’s one piece. However if you do it’s not the end of the world.

Step 6: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes then take it out and flip them over to cook again for another 10 minutes. From there you will want to break off the outer crackers if they are browning too much and place them back in the oven for 5 minute increments until they are cooked to your liking. Baking time may vary depending on cracker thickness.

When they are done, let them cool before eating. They will be crunchier when they cool off too. Note I got 32 individual crackers out of this recipe.

Store leftover flax seed crackers in an airtight container or ziplock bag and store in the refrigerator so they last longer. Or if you are going to eat them within the week you can keep them on the counter in a baggie.

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What to eat with these healthy crackers.

I like to eat these low carb crackers with a spread or dip but sometimes I just eat them as is. Some ideas of what to eat with these.

• eat with smashed avocado for an “avocado toast” taste or try guacamole
• try with your favorite spreads like this keto buffalo chicken spread or bacon herb goat cheese ball or smoked salmon cream cheese spread
• eat it with hummus like this keto zucchini hummus
• try the good old crackers and cheese with your favorite cheese

More healthy cracker recipes to try.

I’ve made all kind of different gluten free crackers on this blog. Here are a few you might want to try.

• my favorite – Norwegian crispbread
• keto almond, cashew, peanut flour crackers
• savory plantain and sweet plantain crackers
• keto gyro meat crackers

I hope you like this keto flax cracker recipe. It’s a really easy recipe and these amazing flax crackers are such a healthy snack on a low carb diet. I like it for the extra fiber and it actually has quite a bit of protein as well. Enjoy!

The nutritional information for 1 cracker out 32 total is 17 calories / 1.2g fat / 0.4g carbs / 0.3g fiber / 1.1g protein = 0.1g net carbs