Vegan high-fibre linseed crispbread

Vegan high-fibre linseed crispbread with ground linseed, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds – crunchy, nutty and easy to bake.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 40 min
• Total time: 50 min
• Calories: 180 kcal per serving
• Protein: 8 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 5 g

Ingredients

• 50g pumpkin seeds
• 200ml water
• 100g ground linseed
• 50g sunflower seeds
• 50g chia seeds
• 1 tsp unrefined salt
• 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme

Method

You’ll need: oven · baking tray · mixing bowl

1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C (140 °C fan) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Mix the ground linseed, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in a bowl with the water, unrefined salt and rosemary or thyme. Leave the mixture to swell until it has noticeably turned into a gel.
3. Tip the mixture onto the baking paper and spread it out thinly and evenly. The flatter it is, the crunchier the crispbread will be.
4. Bake at 160 °C for 35–40 min, until the surface looks dry and golden. If needed, leave it in the oven a little longer at the end so it gets really crisp.
5. Leave to cool completely, then break into rough pieces.
6. Serve with avocado, hummus or a nut butter.

Good to know

This crispbread is simple, savoury and nicely nutty. I like it because it needs no flour and still turns out really crunchy.

Swaps

Pumpkin seeds → chopped walnuts (more omega-3 precursors, stronger flavour) Sunflower seeds → hemp seeds (plenty of minerals) Chia seeds → psyllium husks (lots of fibre, binds water especially well) Rosemary/thyme → caraway or fennel seeds (aromatic, goes well with savoury crispbread)

Allergens

Contains seeds, which can cause intolerances in sensitive people; for children, only offer it in pieces that are easy to chew, and in pregnancy pay attention to how well you tolerate it and drink enough with fibre-rich food.

Frequently asked questions

What's in linseed, nutritionally?

Linseed provides fibre, plant protein and alpha-linolenic acid. It also contains minerals such as magnesium and a little iron.

Are chia seeds and linseed equivalent?

Both bring fibre and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, but they differ slightly in how they swell and in their nutrient profile. Chia seeds also provide notable amounts of calcium, but how much that matters always depends on the total amount you eat.

Which nutrients do pumpkin seeds provide in particular?

Pumpkin seeds mainly contain magnesium, zinc, iron and unsaturated fatty acids. They also add a nutty, wholesome flavour and a little plant protein to the crispbread.

Do sunflower seeds make sense here nutritionally?

Yes, they provide vitamin E, magnesium and unsaturated fatty acids. At the same time, they're quite high in energy, which is perfectly normal for nuts and seeds.

Is there anything to watch out for with linseed?

Yes, large amounts of linseed can be demanding on the stomach and intestines for some people, especially if you don't drink much with it. Soaking or grinding the seeds and drinking enough with them makes them easier to get on with.

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