Zero-Waste Carrot Crackers

Fibre Packed Carrot Crackers

A crunchy, nutrient-packed snack the whole family will love!

These carrot pulp crackers are the perfect on the go snack, full of fibre, protein and natural goodness. Naturally gluten-free and easy to make. They can be prepared in either a dehydrator or oven, turning your leftover carrot pulp into a delicious , wholesome treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover carrot pulp from juicing or finely grated carrots

• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds

• 1/2 cup flax seeds

• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 1/2 cup goji berries

• 1 tsp dried garlic

• 1tsp fine salt

• 1-2 cups of water or as needed, depending on how dry your grated carrot pulp is

• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

  
  

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot pulp with all other ingredients.

   
   

2. Add more water if needed as the seeds will soak a lot of water so that you get a dough that is fairly wet and can be mixed well.

   
   

3. Let the mixture sit for at least 20 minutes to thicken.

   
   

4. Option 1: The oven method

   Preheat your oven to the lowest seetin usually aouren 90-120C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. transfer the mixture onto the baking sheet and use a spatula to smooth the surface so it about 1/4 inch in height. You might have 1-2 trays. then use a knife to score cracker shapes in the mixture. Place the baking tray in the oven for around 1-2 hours or until the tops or the crackers start to turn golden brown.

   
   

5. Option 2: Dehydrator method

   et trys with parchemnt or non-stick sheets spread the mixture thinliu and evenly on the baking sheet and score it with knife before dehydrating. Dry at 45-50C for 6-8 hours or until completely crips.

   
   

6. Let the crackers cool completely, break into smaller pieces along scored lines.

7. Store in the fridge, in an airtight container for up to a month or freeze for even longer storage.

Notes

• You can make this cracker sweet or savoury. For sweet stick with cinnamon, nutmeg and goji berries or raisins. For savoury crackers, add dried garlic, and herbs such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, etc.