Crispy Oat and Chia Seed Crackers You Can Make at Home

If you’re looking for a simple homemade snack with everyday ingredients, these oat and chia seed crackers are worth trying. Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, oregano, and a few basic pantry staples, they bake into thin, crisp rounds that are easy to keep on hand for snacking.

The recipe makes approximately 30 crackers, and the video walks you through the entire process, from preparing the chia mixture to shaping and baking each cracker.

How to Make Crispy Oat and Chia Seed Crackers

Start by blending 1 cup (90 g) of rolled oats into a fine flour, or use the same amount of ready-made oat flour. Mix 4 tablespoons (40 g) of chia seeds with ¾ cup (about 180 ml) of water, cover, and allow the mixture to soften for 15–30 minutes.

Next, stir in the oat flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. You can also substitute your favorite herb or spice. The mixture should form a soft, slightly sticky dough. If necessary, add a little extra oat flour.

Let the dough rest for 10–15 minutes while the oven preheats to 340°F (175°C). Divide it into approximately 30 portions, using about ½ tablespoon for each one, and roll them into small rounds.

One useful trick is to place a small piece of parchment paper over each round and press it with the flat bottom of a large glass. Aim for crackers approximately 5 mm thick so they bake evenly. If the dough sticks to your hands while shaping, rubbing a tiny amount of olive oil over your palms can make it much easier to handle.

Easy Oat Flour and Chia Cracker Video Tutorial

The video below shows exactly how the dough should look and demonstrates the simple shaping technique used to create evenly sized crackers.

Bake the crackers for 15 minutes at 340°F (175°C), flip each one, and bake for another 15 minutes or until they reach your preferred crispness. Be careful not to over-bake them—they will continue to firm up as they cool.

Source: Zara Cooks Tasty & Healthy Food

Nutrition and Tips for the Best Homemade Crackers

Each cracker contains approximately 19 calories, 0.66 g protein, 0.69 g fat, 2.59 g carbohydrates, and 0.7 g fiber, based on a batch of 30 crackers. Each cracker also provides approximately 0.24 mg iron and 0.16 mg zinc.

For the best texture, allow the crackers to cool completely before serving. You can also experiment with the flavor by replacing the oregano with another favorite dried herb or spice while keeping the basic oat-and-chia mixture the same.

These homemade oat and chia crackers are a simple way to turn a handful of pantry ingredients into a crisp snack. Save the recipe and video so you can come back to the shaping and baking technique whenever you need it.

Happy cooking!