Four ingredients, one bowl, and you end up with crackers that put the boxed stuff to shame. Flaxseed is doing all the heavy lifting here, bringing a hefty dose of soluble and insoluble fiber plus omega-3s, and once it hits water it thickens into a paste almost like magic. Low and slow in the oven turns that paste into something genuinely crisp and snackable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F.
- Mix ground flaxseed, water, salt, and garlic powder into a thick paste.
- Let sit 10 minutes to thicken further.
- Spread thinly onto a lined baking sheet and score into squares.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until crisp.
- Break along the scored lines once cooled.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 35 |
| Total fat | 2.5g |
| Total carbohydrates | 2g |
| Dietary fiber | 2g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Sodium | 50mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Flaxseed contains both soluble fiber, which forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds beneficial bacteria, and insoluble fiber, which adds bulk that supports regularity. It's also one of the richest plant sources of lignans, compounds that gut bacteria convert into enterolignans linked to reduced inflammation and better gut barrier function.
Four ingredients, one bowl, and a snack drawer your gut actually approves of. Pair them with our Flaxseed Crackers with Avocado, or check whether going gluten-free without a medical need makes sense for you.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
