I've made quite a few dehydrated cracker recipes over the years, but this one beats them all.   I barely had any crackers left to photograph because they are so good that I kept munching on them all day as they were drying in the dehydrator.  They have a wonderful cheesy, spicy flavor.  They are made from nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and bell peppers, which makes them gluten free and grain free! 

All you need to make them is a dehydrator (I use my Excalibur) or an oven that can be set to a very low temperature, such as 115 degrees. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds or sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
• 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne or chipotle powder
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. water

Place all ingredients into a Vitamix or a high speed blender.  If you don't have a Vitamix, you will need to use a food processor instead.  Blend until it forms a thick, smooth paste. 

Spread the mixture onto Teflex sheets on dehydrator mesh trays, using a spatula, as thinly as possible….around 1/8 of an inch thick. 

Using a large knife or a pizza cutter, score it into whatever shapes you desire.  Wipe the knife off with a damp cloth in between scoring. 

Place into a dehydrator and set it on 105 degrees.  Dehydrate for about 12 hours, then flip over the Teflex sheet onto the mesh tray and peel it off so that the other side of the crackers can dry.  Continue dehydrating on the mesh tray until completely dry. 

Store in an airtight container in the pantry or for longer storage, in your refrigerator or freezer.  Enjoy!!

**********************************

Becky Mauldin, N.D. is a Naturopath, teacher, speaker, and author.  She has authored two gluten-free cookbooks, Vibrant Health and Recipes for Life. Her story of recovery from an incurable illness has inspired many people around the world. She is known for making a healthy diet achievable for real people and real life.

Connect with her on Facebook and let her know what you think of this post. 

********************************

This post is linked to:

• Monday Mania at The Healthy Home Economist
• Weekend Blog Carnival at Hartkeisonline
• Melt in Your Mouth Monday at Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms
• Fat Tuesday at Real Food Forager
• Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays at Simply Sugar and Gluten Free
• Hearth and Soul Hop at 21st Century Housewife
• Teach Me Tuesdays at Growing Home Blog
• Made from Scratch Tuesday at Mess Hall to Bistro
• Traditional Tuesdays at Delicious Obsessions
• Allergy Free Wednesdays at Real  Food Allergy Free
• Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways at Frugally Sustainable
• Pennywise Platter at the Nourishing Gourmet
• Simple Lives Thursday at GNOWGFLINS