Healthy Fruit & Nut Crackers Recipe

Crackers are a popular snack for all ages— especially during the summer— when food cravings reduce.

It is an easy solution for providing healthy nutrients for adults and children alike. To make homemade crackers, all you need is a few simple ingredients and a little time.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp black pepper

3/4 cup dried fruit, chopped (apricots, figs, dates, raisins, cherries, etc)

3/4 cup nuts or seeds, chopped (pistachios, pecans, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, etc)

2 tsp orange or lemon zest

1 cup milk of choice (we used oat milk, but any kind works)

1/4 cup honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 350˚F and line two mini loaf pans (~5 1/2” x 3 1/4”) or one regular loaf pan (~8 1/2” x 4 1/2”) with parchment paper.

Add flour, baking soda, salt, herbs, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, dried fruit, nuts, and zest to a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined. Stir in the milk and honey until well combined and no streaks of honey remain.

Divide between the 2 mini pans (or just the 1 regular loaf pan). Bake for ~25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

Let cool to room temperature, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight. (You can also leave them frozen for up to 3 months, as long as they are tightly wrapped.)

Remove from the freezer and preheat oven to 300˚F. Use a serrated knife to slice into 1/8” thick slices. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 12 minutes, then flip each cracker over. Bake for another 12 minutes, then check for doneness. 

They should be golden brown and feel dry to the touch, but they may still look soft due to the fruit. Don’t worry - they will crisp up as they dry! If they’re not quite golden brown, flip and leave in the oven for another 3-6 minutes.

Let cool completely, then enjoy!