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    You are here: Home / Breads / Coastal Crackers

    Coastal Crackers

    Published: Nov 23, 2013 · Modified: Jan 5, 2023 by Sophie · 15 Comments

     

    Every time there is a shindig or a get-together around these parts, there are some common treats that make an appearance: humous, pickles, rice crackers, and a certain store-bought cracker which has become a staple of the West coast. Upon recently finding out that the store bought variety of these tasty crackers wasn't vegan friendly, I thought I would try to recreate them at home, and to do so with even better, more nutritious, ingredients. It was actually a three year old friend who first brought the question of ingredients to my attention. At a recent potluck, this little boy was offered some crackers by another friend of mine, yet declined as he believed they weren't vegan . Sure enough, the crackers contain milk products! (who would have thought?). I was so impressed by this child's ability to be so conscientious of a food's ingredients, as well as his own dietary requirements, I knew I had to make a version just for him.

    These crackers are really well balanced: slightly sweet, but savoury enough to go with a snack plate, as well as flavourful enough to eat plain, but not too flavourful that they overwhelm whatever you top them with. Even better, these crackers are easy to make ahead of time and store in the freezer until needed - which is perfect for this time of year with all of its impromptu get togethers and drop in guests.

    While I used whole spelt flour in this recipe, I am sure that you could try it with a gluten free mix as well. I'm not the biggest fan of the 'gums' and thickeners that go into gluten free mixes, so I didn't try this recipe with a brown rice flour, but feel free to play with it - you may just have to add a bit more liquid.

    I flavoured these crackers with cranberries, walnuts, and rosemary, but any nuts, fruit, and herbs would be delicious. To make things easy, I came up with a couple of flavour combinations, but most combinations should come out lovely.

    • Fig, Almonds, Oregano, and a handful of chopped Olives
    • Golden Raisins, Rosemary, and Walnuts
    • Dates, Thyme, and Pecans
    • Apricots, Sage, and Hazelnuts 

     

    Coastal Crackers

    Adapted from this recipe

    Recipe: (makes 2 loaves, and a lot of crackers) Print it Here

    2 ½ Cups Whole spelt flour
    2 tsp. Baking soda
    1 tsp. Baking powder
    ½ tsp. Sea salt
    2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
    1 tsp. Apple cider vinegar
    5 Tbsp. Maple syrup
    1 Tbsp. Molasses
    2 Tbsp. Chia seed
    2 Tbsp. Ground flax seed
    1 Cup Dried unsweetened cranberries (or dried fruit of choice. Chopped if large)
    ½ Cup Walnuts (or nuts of choice)
    ½ Cup Toasted pumpkin seeds
    ½ tsp. Ground black pepper
    2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh rosemary (or herb of choice)

    Procedure:

    In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, chia seeds, flax meal, pumpkin seeds, nuts, and dried fruit.

    In another bowl combine the almond milk and vinegar. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes for the almond milk to sour. Once the milk is soured (it should only take 2 minutes), add the maple syrup and molasses. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in the black pepper and chopped rosemary.

    Divide the mixture evenly into two 8" by 4" loaf pans which have been lined with parchment paper. Bake the loaves in a preheated 175° C (350° F) oven for approximately 35 minutes or until they spring back when lightly touched. Let them cool in the pan.

    Once the loaves are cooled, slice each down the centre to create two long halves (see picture above). Wrap the four long halves in a bag or foil and place in the freezer overnight. Once the halves are frozen, use a sharp knife to slice each half  into thin slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and bake at 150° C (300° F) for about 15 minutes, flip the crackers over and bake for another 8-12, or until crisp. Once cooled, the crackers can be stored in a airtight container for several weeks.

    The amazing thing about these, is that once you bake off and halve the loaves, they can stay wrapped in your freezer for up to a couple of months before baking. All you have to do is slice and bake them off whenever you need some crackers. Talk about convenience food!

    xox Sophie

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    1. Adrienne Duke says

      November 10, 2019 at 1:19 am

      Hello lovely lady. I absolutely love love love these crackers. We inhale them every time I make them. Tonight I will try using a gluten free flour as a treat for a friend of mine. I have no doubt they will taste just as fantastic. xox Ade

      Reply
      • Sophie says

        November 15, 2019 at 3:55 pm

        Aw, thank you so much, Adrienne! Hope they turned out well 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says

      January 08, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Bonjour Muriel,

      Thank you, I'm delighted you found the site! I hope you enjoy making the crackers 🙂
      All the best,
      Sophie

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      January 05, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      Hello Sophie,
      Thanks a lot for sharing ! I'm french and my friend made me taste crackers from Scottland. I just find your recipe and i will try as soon as possible. Merci beaucoup !
      Muriel

      Reply
    4. ThanksToFashion says

      September 27, 2014 at 8:32 am

      Wow!!! I will definitely give this recipe a try. Thank you so much for sharing this and your gorgeous blog <3

      Mahshid مهشید


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    5. ThanksToFashion says

      September 27, 2014 at 8:32 am

      Wow!!! I will definitely give this recipe a try. Thank you so much for sharing this and your gorgeous blog <3

      Mahshid مهشید


      http://www.facebook.com/thanks2fashion
      http://www.thankstofashion.com

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    6. Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says

      January 26, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      You're welcome, Steph! I love the combination you used, it sounds super tasty!

      Reply
    7. Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says

      January 26, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      You're welcome, Steph! I love the combination you used, it sounds super tasty!

      Reply
    8. steph says

      January 24, 2014 at 5:47 pm

      thanks for the recipe! turned out great. i used apricots almonds and rosemary and its delic 🙂

      Reply
    9. Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says

      December 03, 2013 at 11:35 pm

      Hello Sofia (great name by the way!) Yes, honey will work just as well. The only thing I suggest, is to a keep a keen eye on the crackers while baking, as honey tends to make things brown a bit quicker (this shouldn't be a real problem though). I am so happy you found my blog and thank-you for the support!

      Reply
    10. Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says

      December 03, 2013 at 11:35 pm

      Hello Sofia (great name by the way!) Yes, honey will work just as well. The only thing I suggest, is to a keep a keen eye on the crackers while baking, as honey tends to make things brown a bit quicker (this shouldn't be a real problem though). I am so happy you found my blog and thank-you for the support!

      Reply
    11. Sofia says

      December 03, 2013 at 5:49 pm

      Hey Sophie! I just came across this recipe and I have to tell you.. it's irresistible! But living in Portugal, we dont really use Maple Syrup. Do you think honey is a suitable alternative?

      Reply
    12. Sofia says

      December 03, 2013 at 5:49 pm

      Hey Sophie! I just came across this recipe and I have to tell you.. it's irresistible! But living in Portugal, we dont really use Maple Syrup. Do you think honey is a suitable alternative?

      Reply
    13. Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says

      November 24, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      Thanks Amy! I'm so happy you like these.They really are tasty and so nice to have on hand as a pick-me-up snack. I was even thinking of making a sweet one with chocolate,nuts, and maybe banana. A little crazy perhaps, but also maybe delicious 🙂

      Reply
    14. Amy @ Swiss Miss in the Kitchen says

      November 24, 2013 at 10:55 am

      What a great recipe Sophie!! I would love these! I Imagine they would be the perfect late afternoon I'm- so-tired-about-my-work-snack 🙂 The dried fruits and the nuts combined with the other ingredients surely tasted amazing!!

      Reply

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