Chia Cheese Crackers

Chia Cheese Crackers

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

444kcal

Sugar

Sugar

1g

Fat

Fat

0g

Fiber

Fiber

3g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

16g

Protein

Protein

13g

Carbs

Carbs

28g

Sodium

Sodium

340mg

Ingredients

- 220g / 8oz Plain flour
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 heaped tsp Smoked paprika
- 140g / 5oz cut into cubes and chilled Unsalted butter
- 240g / 9oz grated Cheddar
- 3 heaped tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 small beaten Egg

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (425°F).
2. Add 220g / 8oz plain flour, 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 heaped tsp smoked paprika, and 140g / 5oz unsalted butter to a food processor and blitz until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Add 240g / 9oz grated Cheddar and 3 heaped tbsp chia seeds, and blitz again briefly until combined.
4. Gradually add 1 beaten small egg until the dough comes together.
5. Tip the dough onto a floured surface and form into a ball.
6. Roll out the dough to 3mm (1/8in) thick, dusting with flour as needed.
7. Cut into shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
8. Place the crackers on a non-stick baking tray and prick with a fork.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored and crisp. Check after 8 minutes.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

2% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

3% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

0% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

3% of RDI

Folate

Folate

76% of RDI

Good to know

Store crackers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Optional: Use 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds mixed with 2.5 tbsp warm water in place of the egg.