Crisps – Your New Favorite Gluten-Free Snack Recipe
These Crisps are a delightful, crunchy gluten-free snack featuring a savory blend of aged cheddar or mozzarella cheese combined with a nutritious mix of seeds and optional quinoa for extra texture. With a hint of herbs and a touch of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup, these cheesy seed crisps bake to golden perfection, making them your new favorite healthy snack choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Total Time: 16-18 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-15 crisps 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cheese and Seeds
- 1 cup Aged Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup Mixed Seeds (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower seeds)
- 1/4 cup Quinoa (optional for texture; omit for stricter gluten-free)
Seasonings and Sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Herbs or Spices (thyme, garlic powder, or red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (optional for subtle sweetness; maple syrup can be used as a substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the crisps to a perfect golden brown.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the finely shredded cheese with the mixed seeds and optional quinoa. Stir thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of all components.
- Add Herbs and Sweetener: Incorporate your chosen herbs or spices such as thyme, garlic powder, or red pepper flakes, and add the honey or maple syrup if using, mixing well to blend the flavors uniformly.
- Shape the Crisps: On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, form small mounds of the mixture spaced apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the crisps have turned a beautiful golden brown and are crisp to the touch.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the crisps to cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up and reach their ideal crunchy texture before serving.
Notes
- Use finely shredded cheese for better texture and crispness.
- Quinoa is optional; omit it for a stricter gluten-free snack.
- You can customize the herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Honey or maple syrup adds subtle sweetness but can be left out for a savory variation.
- Make sure to cool the crisps fully to achieve the best crunch.
Keywords: gluten-free snack, cheese crisps, seed crisps, healthy snack, baked snack, low-carb snack
