Flax Seed Crackers

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Flax seeds, linseeds whatever you may call them, these crackers are extremely delicious and addictive! 💚🤤❤️ Recipe link is my bio 🤗🥜🧀🥑🍓 #flaxseedcrackers #linseeds #lowcarbcrackers #ketocrackers

A post shared by Amaze Kitchen (@amazekitchen) on Dec 16, 2018 at 7:18pm PST

Flax seeds, linseeds whatever you may call them, these crackers are extremely delicious and addictive! I have made these a few times now as they are super easy to make. The original recipe is from Keto Connect, I haven't adapted the recipe much, have just made a plain salted version.

Flax Seed Crackers

Ingredients
1 cup of whole flax seeds/linseeds
1/2 cup of water
1/4 teaspoon of salt (I used fine Himalayan)

Method
1. Mix flax seeds, water and salt until seasoning is evenly distributed. Cover and place in the fridge overnight or 12-14 hours.

2. Remove flax seed mixture from the fridge, and place mixture on a sheet of baking paper or a silicone baking mat. Place another piece of baking paper on top and roll out. Make them as thin as you like. The thinner you get them the crispier they will be.

3. Score the crackers making small squares using the back of a butter knife. Bake at 130C for 50-60 minutes.  

Allow to cool for 10 minutes (crackers will become crisp when cooled).

Enjoy!

Hot Cross Cakes

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A post shared by Amaze Kītini 💚 (@amazekitchen) on Apr 1, 2018 at 2:04am PDT

Every Easter, it's not the chocolate eggs or bunnies I want, I go straight for hot cross buns. There's something about the doughy, sweet spiced bun that I just can't resist! So in true Easter spirit, I've decided to come up with a low-carb, gluten-free & refined sugar-free alternative.

Now I'm all for treats in moderation, I'm a firm believer of the 80/20 lifestyle. However, I know what it's like to have such cravings, and I can't be having hot cross buns every day of Easter! I tried my best to create a moist cake crumb using almond flour and have ensured that I've added enough fruit and spice to satisfy those hot cross buns cravings.


Hot Cross Cakes

Ingredients
1 cup almond meal
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp mixed spice
pinch of salt

3  tbsp sweetener of choice: Natvia (low carb), coconut sugar or maple syrup
1/4 cup milk (I used soy)
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg or vegan flax egg (1 tbsp + 3 tbsp hot water)
1/2 cup diced apple
1/4 cup sultanas

Method
1. Pre-heat oven to 180C.

2. Mix dry ingredients, make a well in the center.

3. Add in wet ingredients, mix gently, avoid over mixing.

4. Grease mini cupcake pan (I used silicone) or use mini cupcake cases. Fill 12 mini cases evenly.

5. Bake at 180C for 15-20 minutes.

6. Cool before removing from tin, then glaze with a little apricot jam.

7. Decorate with white crosses using a piping bag or zip lock bag.

Icing recipe
1/2 cup butter or cream cheese (dairy free alts work well!)
1-2 tbsp sweetener of choice
1/2 tsp vanilla

Whip all ingredient together until well combined.



I hope you enjoy this recipe, and if so I'd love to hear your feedback and see your photos via Instagram. Please tag me in your photos or use the hashtag #amazekitchen :)  xxx