Try out the superfood Flax Seed Crackers

Flax seed crackers are easy to make at home and works are the replacement to the unhealthy snacks that you have on a daily basis.

Some may call the seeds to be the most powerful plant food on the planet and for some it's the most convenient way to increase protein intake in a vegetarian diet. Flax seeds are known to help reduce risks of heart disease, cancer and even diabetes. These tiny seeds have been a powerhouse for various health benefits and thus we brought you this recipe for making flax seed crackers right at your home.

Just one tablespoon of organic flax seeds provides reasonable amount of protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to being a rich source of some vitamins and minerals. For vegetarians and vegans who don’t eat fish, flax seeds can be the best source of omega 3.

Flax seeds contain a group of nutrients called lignans, which contains powerful antioxidants and estrogenic properties. They may prove helpful in preventing breast and prostate cancer, as well as other types of cancer. Let’s move on to the ingredients that you need to have for making flax seed crackers at home. 

 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

• Energy: 47 cal
• Carbohydrates: 6.5 g
• Protein: 1.9 g
• Fat: 1.6 g
• Sodium: 12.4 mg
• Fibre: 1.3 g

 Ingredients:

• ¼ cup (coarsely powdered) Orco Organic Flax Seeds
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dried mix herbs
• 1 tsp Orco Organic Red Chilli flakes
• ½ tsp Orco Organic Pink Salt
• ¼ Cup water

 Method:

• Add the Orco organic flax seeds, whole wheat flour, dried mix herbs, Orco organic red chilli flakes, Orco organic pink salt and olive oil. Combine all the ingredients well in a deep bowl and knead into a stiff dough using water.
• Cover the dough with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, knead the dough and divide it into 2 equal portions.
• Roll out the dough into a circle without using extra flour. Trim the ends of the circle into a square.
• Cut the flat dough out into squares and pick them with a fork at multiple places so that they don’t rise while baking.
• Repeat the above steps for the second portion of the dough as well.
• Arrange the square crackers in a baking tray and bake the crackers in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes or till the crackers turn light brown and become crisp from both sides.
• You’ll have to keep a check and turn the crackers twice in between after every 5 minutes.
• Now keep the fresh crackers aside and let them cool down.
• Enjoy your healthy superfood Organic flax seed crackers.

We’ve all repeatedly heard about the goodness of Organic Flax seeds and what a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids these tiny seeds are. They are essential for vegetarians and vegans who do not consume fish or seafood. But many of us are at a loss of interesting and easy ways to incorporate organic flax seeds in our daily diets.

Here we present an interesting and super easy snack to consume this superfood. These organic flax seed crackers are a rich source of fibre, calcium and essential Omega 3 fatty acids. Serve these crackers with a minty yoghurt-based dip to enhance their flavour and health quotient further.

The brand ORCO not only conveys the need of a shift that we must make towards organic, but it also signifies purity and authenticity. Orco offers a wide range of spices and seeds including chai masala, ayurvedic kadha, organic mutton masala, organic chicken tikka masala, organic sambhar masala and seeds like chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and a lot more. We have pledged to provide our customers with the best in the market, natural, chemical-free and tastiest organic spices.