Almond and Seed Crackers
Almond and seed crackers are a crunchy, savoury snack made with almonds, chia seeds, Parmesan and fresh rosemary. Your Thermomix TM7 grinds and blends everything into an even cracker dough in seconds, so you get thin, crisp crackers with a spicy cayenne kick — ideal for a drinks board or lunchbox, with no kneading by hand required.
About this recipe
Almond and seed crackers with your Thermomix TM7 are the homemade snack you will want to make again and again. Searching for a healthy snack recipe or an easy appetiser for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers thin, golden crackers built entirely from ground almonds, chia seeds and a generous handful of grated Parmesan. The TM7 grinds the almonds into a fine, flour-like base and mixes the dough evenly, so every cracker bakes with the same crisp snap. Fresh rosemary and garlic bring an aromatic, savoury depth, while cayenne adds a subtle heat that pairs beautifully with cheese or hummus. Because the dough contains no wheat flour, these crackers naturally suit gluten-free eaters, and the chia seeds bind everything without eggs. Serve them at a drinks party, pack them in a lunchbox, or enjoy them as an afternoon treat — once baked and cooled, they stay crunchy for days in an airtight tin.
Preparation tips
- Spread the cracker dough very thinly and evenly on the baking tray, as thicker areas stay soft while thin edges turn brittle — using a silicone mat helps you roll it out uniformly before scoring into portions.
- Score the dough into squares or diamonds before baking with a pizza cutter, so the crackers break cleanly afterwards; sprinkle extra sea salt flakes and rosemary on top just before the tray goes into the oven.
- Store the cooled crackers in an airtight tin and keep them away from humidity; if they lose their snap, a brief return to the oven restores the crispness. For a milder version, simply omit the cayenne pepper for children.
Recipe variations
- Make a dairy-free version by replacing the Parmesan with nutritional yeast or matured vegan hard cheese; the chia seeds and almonds keep the crackers bound and crunchy, while the rosemary and garlic maintain the savoury character.
- For a festive winter variation, swap the rosemary for dried thyme and add orange zest plus a touch of honey to the dough; the sweet-savoury combination works wonderfully on a Christmas drinks board with soft goat's cheese.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the almonds into a fine flour takes the TM7 just seconds, creating a smooth base for these crackers
- Weighing the chia seeds, coconut oil and water directly in the mixing bowl keeps the cracker dough accurate without extra scales
- Mixing the seeds, garlic and coconut oil evenly in seconds gives every cracker the same crunch and savoury flavour
- Chopping the fresh rosemary finely in the TM7 releases its aromatic oils, distributing herbal notes throughout the dough
- Heating the coconut oil gently in the Thermomix melts it evenly, so the cracker mixture binds into a workable dough
Ingredients
- almonds
- chia seeds
- ground cayenne pepper
- fine sea salt
- bicarbonate of soda
- fresh rosemary
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic cloves
- coconut oil
- water