Whole Wheat “Cheesy” Herb Chia Crackers 

These homemade crackers are a satisfying blend of wholesome whole-wheat flour, a medley of seeds, and a cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast. They bring together the crisp, nutty crunch of chia, flax, and sunflower seeds with aromatic herbs and savory umami notes—perfect for snacking, dipping, or packing in lunchboxes. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re a pantry hero whether for casual nibbling or fancy entertaining.

Ingredients

• Dry mix:
  
  

  • ½ cup white whole wheat flour
    
    

  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
    
    

  • 2 tsp chia seeds
    
    

  • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
    
    

  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
    
    

  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs (basil, oregano, parsley)
    
    

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    
    

  • ¼ tsp onion powder
    
    

  • ½ tsp sea salt
    
    

• Fat:
  
  

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, solid (or substitute olive oil)
    
    

• Liquid:
  
  

  • 3–4 tbsp very cold water
    
    

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, nutritional yeast, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, sunflower seeds, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
   
   

3. Cut in coconut oil until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
   
   

4. Add cold water gradually until a soft but firm dough forms.
   
   

5. Divide into two discs and roll thin between parchment paper sheets.
   
   

6. Transfer to baking tray, score into squares, prick with a fork, and sprinkle with extra salt if desired.
   
   

7. Bake 8 minutes, separate crackers, then bake another 8–10 minutes until golden.
   
   

8. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
   
   

Nutrients (per 4-cracker serving)

• Calories: 152 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 4.2 g
  
  

• Total Fat: 8.5 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 15.7 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  
  

• Sugars: 0.4 g
  
  

• Sodium: 122 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 26 mg
  
  

• Iron: 1.1 mg