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Chickpea Crackers

These crunchy and nutritious Chickpea Crackers are quick to prepare, easy to customize, and perfect for snacking or sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 40 crackers
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Vegan
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 400 g 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained Use organic if possible for the best taste.
  • 1 cup 1 cup rolled oats Ensure they are gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup natural nut butter (almond, peanut, or tahini) Almond butter adds a slightly sweeter flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon dried basil Feel free to substitute with herbs like rosemary or thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, rolled oats, nut butter, dried basil, onion powder, and salt. Blend for about 2 minutes until finely mashed and forming a dough.
  3. If the dough seems dry, add a small splash of water to help combine.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 to 5 equal portions and roll each out thinly on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Cut into desired cracker shapes and transfer to the baking tray.
Baking
  1. Bake the crackers for 25 minutes or until lightly golden and crisp.
  2. Let them cool completely on the tray before storing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 2 months. You can also prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.