Everything Bagel Gluten-Free Crackers

Name: Everything Bagel Gluten-Free Crackers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 c. warm water; 1 tbsp. honey; 1/4 tbsp. kosher salt; 3 tbsp. chia seeds; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds; 1 c. Quaker® Old-Fashioned Oats; 1/2 c. unsalted sunflower seeds; 1/2 c. unsalted pepitas; 1/4 c. sesame seeds (black, white, or a combination); 2 tbsp. everything bagel seasoning; 8 oz. low-fat or nonfat cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 c. low-fat or nonfat cream cheese, room temperature; 2 scallions, chopped (about a ¼ cup); 1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

By Laura RegePublished: Nov 30, 2022

Emma Fishman

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

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OK, so there's no bagels involved. But these crunchy gluten-free and nut-free crackers have all the seasonings of that breakfast stalwart, making them a lighter, crunchier version of the beloved morning treat. They are the perfect snack, especially when paired with a smear of extra scallion-y cream cheese. Made with a variety of seeds and a scoop of Quaker® Old-Fashioned Oats for some pleasant chewiness, they’re the perfect midday nibble to keep you sated until dinner. In addition to cream cheese, these crackers are delicious with cheese and apples slices, dipped into hummus, or broken into pieces and used to top salads in place of croutons.

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Ingredients

For the crackers:

1 cup
warm water
1 Tbsp.
honey
1/4 Tbsp.
kosher salt
3 Tbsp.
chia seeds
2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp.
ground flax seeds
1 cup
Quaker® Old-Fashioned Oats
1/2 cup
unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup
unsalted pepitas
1/4 cup
sesame seeds (black, white, or a combination)
2 Tbsp.
everything bagel seasoning

For the Scallion Cream Cheese (optional):

8 oz.
low-fat or nonfat cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup
low-fat or nonfat cream cheese, room temperature
2
scallions, chopped (about a ¼ cup)
1/4 tsp.
finely grated lemon zest

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, honey and salt to dissolve. Stir in chia seeds, oil, and flax seeds to combine. Fold in oats, sunflower seeds, pepitas, sesame seeds and everything bagel seasoning. Let sit 10 minutes to allow oats and seeds to hydrate.
2. Step 2Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir mixture, then spread evenly to edges of baking sheet into a very thin layer, about ⅛-inch thick.
3. Step 3Bake until edges and bottom are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Using a large spatula, carefully break up the seed crackers into large pieces and flip (you won’t be able to flip the whole thing in one piece easily). Continue to bake until crackers are golden brown and crisp (remove thinner and smaller pieces as they are finished; they will cook faster), 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer crackers to a wire rack in a single layer as they are done and let cool completely.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and fluffy. Fold in scallions, lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
5. Step 5Break up cooled crackers into cracker size pieces and serve with scallion cream cheese spread (optional).