Amaranth Crispbread
Amaranth crispbread is a light, crunchy snack made from amaranth grains, polenta, sparkling mineral water and sea salt. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the grains to a fine flour and mixes the batter evenly, producing thin, golden crispbreads that are naturally gluten-free and ideal for topping with cheese or spreads.
About this recipe
Amaranth Crispbread Thermomix TM7 is a wonderfully light and crunchy gluten-free cracker that belongs in every repertoire of healthy snack recipes. Searching for an easy homemade crispbread recipe made with an all-in-one kitchen machine? This version combines whole amaranth grains and polenta, freshly ground in the TM7, with sparkling mineral water for a delicate, bubbly batter that bakes into paper-thin, golden sheets. The nutty flavour of amaranth pairs beautifully with the flaky crunch of sea salt, making these crispbreads an ideal base for avocado, soft cheese or smoked salmon at breakfast or as a quick afternoon snack. Because the grains are ground just before mixing, the flavour is fresher and more aromatic than anything from a packet. Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes and cheese boards, this Thermomix crispbread proves that gluten-free snacking can be both simple and genuinely delicious.
Preparation tips
- Spread the amaranth batter as thinly and evenly as possible on the baking tray, as thin layers bake into the crispiest crispbread while thick spots stay chewy and soft in the middle.
- Store the fully cooled crispbread in an airtight tin with a sheet of kitchen paper; this keeps the polenta crackers snappy for several days and prevents them from turning soft.
- For a kid-friendly version, skip the sea salt flakes on top and instead press sesame seeds or grated parmesan into the batter before baking for a milder, familiar flavour.
Recipe variations
- Sesame and poppy seed variation: stir toasted sesame seeds and poppy seeds into the amaranth and polenta batter before spreading, giving the crispbread extra nuttiness and a decorative finish.
- Festive herb variation: add dried rosemary and a pinch of chilli flakes to the ground amaranth mixture and finish with sea salt flakes, creating a fragrant cracker perfect for a Christmas cheese board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh grinding of the amaranth grains in the TM7 releases a nutty aroma that shop-bought flour simply cannot match.
- Weighing the polenta directly into the mixing bowl ensures the correct ratio to sparkling water for a pourable batter.
- Mixing the sparkling mineral water into the ground grains happens evenly, preserving the bubbles that make the crispbread light.
- The TM7 grates parmesan in seconds for the kid-friendly variation, giving a savoury topping without extra equipment.
- Heating the batter gently in the TM7 before spreading helps bind the polenta into a smooth, workable consistency.
Ingredients
- amaranth grains
- polenta
- sparkling mineral water
- fine sea salt
- sea salt flakes (optional)