Round Chia Seed Crackers

 

Round Chia Seed Crackers 

In a small bowl combine:

1/2 Cup Chia Seeds

1/2 Cup Pumpkin Seeds

1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds

1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds

1/4 Cup of Hemp Heart (or use all Sesame Seeds if you don't have Hemp Hearts)

I do not add salt because the Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds that I use are salty enough. 

Optional: You can add 1 tsp Salt and Herbs or Seasonings of your choice

1 Cup Water

give it a good mix and let sit for 5-10 Minutes or until all the Water is absorbed. 

Preheat oven to 300*

Line a Cookie Sheet with Silpat Liner or Parchment Paper

use a #50 Cookie Scoop to measure out the Crackers

Cut Wax paper into Squares

Using the Wax Paper flatten each Cracker with your hand

Then take a Small Plastic Container or Cup and evenly flatten each Cracker

If the Wax Paper gets sticky replace with a new piece.

If the Crackers are connected use a small spatula or knife to separate.

Optional: I top my Chia Crackers with:

Trader Joes Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

Use another piece of Wax Paper to pat the Seeds into the Crackers 

Bake 15 Minutes

Rotate the Pans

Bake 10 more Minutes

Take pans out of the oven

use a small Spatula to turn the Crackers over

Bake 5 More minutes or until the Crackers are dried.

Depending on how hot or cool your oven is

and how thick or thin you make the crackers

they can take a few minutes more or less to bake.

Mine baked a total of 30 Minutes

Remove the Crackers from the Pans and Cool on a Wire Rack

Cool the Crackers completely before storing in a container.

We usually eat then in a week but they stay fresh for a few weeks.

This has only happened to me once,

it was very humid and I didn't close the container completely and they got a tad soggy.

I placed them back on a Silpat/Parchment lined cookie sheet

and dried them in a 200*F Oven. (Depends how soggy they are can take 10-15 minutes Plus keep an eye of them)

You can serve the Crackers Plain or with:

Cheese

Hummus

Sprouts

Avocado Mash

Side of a Salad

Peanut butter (I skip the seasonings if I'm topping with Peanut butter)

or anything of your choice

My version of the Trader Joes Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend 

1 TBL Sesame Seeds

1 TBL Dried Minced Garlic

1 TBL Dried Minced Onions 

1 TBL Black Sesame Seeds 

1 TBL Poppy Seeds 

I opt out of adding Salt. Add Salt to taste if you prefer.

I will make this recipe times 5 or 6 to fill the jar

adjust to your liking.

I use Manitoba Hemp Hearts - Shelled Hemp Seeds

If you do not have Hemp Hearts add Sesame Seeds in place of the Hemp Hearts.

You can use Hemp Hearts in 

Smoothies

Sprinkled on Salads or Yogurt

Chia and Flax Puddings

There are many suggestions on line on how to use Hemp Hearts

Link to my Video for

Hemp Seed Heart Crusted Baked Chicken Tenders 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlc5kD2XA6Y

To print the recipe:

http://sharingglutenfreerecipes.blogspot.com/2016/05/hemp-seed-crusted-baked-chicken-tenders.html

San-J Orange Sauce Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

 

San-J Orange Sauce Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Cut about Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in bite size cubes (Use the amount of Chicken that you need for how many servings)

You can use Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, I find thighs stay moist. 

Heat up a Wok - Medium/High

Add EVOO

Add a Large Bag of Frozen Vegetable or Fresh Vegetables cut up of your choice

Sauté to desired tenderness. Add Minced Garlic to taste

I sautéed the Vegetables for 11 Minutes (Could take more or less time depending on which veggies your using)

Remove the Vegetable's from the Wok and set aside

Using the same Wok 

Add EVOO - Heat Medium/High

Add the Chicken, let it cook for a couple of minutes before you flip/toss it

Season the Chicken with Garlic Powder to taste

Sauté until the Chicken is done (time depends on how much and how big the chicken pieces are)

Add back the Vegetables

I'm using San-J Orange Sauce - Asian Glaze and Stir-Fry it is Gluten Free in a 10 Ounce Jar. 

Store leftover in Refrigerator. 

Add as much or as little of the Orange Sauce. Use Spatula to mix together.

I start off with a little and add more if needed.

Cook for 2 Minutes

I served The Orange Chicken and Vegetables in a Bowl as is.

You can serve on top of Cauliflower Rice or Rice or anything of your choice. 

My Husband likes to add any type of Hot Sauce to his Bowl. 

San-J Orange Sauce - Asian Glaze & Stir-fry is Gluten Free

I'm making a Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry. Its a quick meal.

San-J Orange Sauce is a great Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls and Dim Sun.

San-J Orange Sauce is a great Tangy alternative to Ketchup, Mustard or Mayonaise.

San-J Orange Sauce is great Drizzled of Salads or Vegetables

San-J Orange Sauce is a great Glaze for Tofu, Ribs, Shrimp or toss with

any Protein or Vegetables of your choice.

ENJOY!!