Almond Flax Crackers

This is a great alternative to bread and store-bought crackers as it's more nutrient dense. The crackers are full of flavour - from the garlic, onion and miso - flour-free, low sodium, and low sugar. There's plenty of fibre, protein and healthy fats - from the almonds and flaxseed - in each serving.

Each serving, about 28g / 1oz may not seem like a lot, unlike a bag of crisps or several crackers, but it's a filling snack that can be dipped into hummus or crumbled onto a salad. It goes great with hummus, like my recent beetroot hummus.

Almond Flax Crackers
Makes 6
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Ingredients:
- 40g / 1.4oz onion
- 70g / 2.5oz almonds
- 70g / 2.5oz flaxseed meal
- 30ml / 2tbsp water
- 36g / 2tbsp miso paste (I used miso and easy)
- 1/2tsp garlic powder
- 1tsp cumin, ground
- ground black pepper

Method:
Slice onion very thinly and set aside.

In a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine powder.

Add the remaining ingredients, including the onion, and blend into a smooth paste.

Spread the mixture over a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Put another sheet on top and use a rolling pin to apply even pressure to the surface. The dough should be approx. 1cm thick.

Bake in the oven at 175C / 350F for 16-18 minutes until the middle is no longer soft. Cool on a wire rack and then break into pieces. ENJOY!

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Kale Crisps

A quick and easy snack; a thousand times more healthier than regular crisps.

Kale, along with other leafy greens, is the top food listed in the 'Aggregate Nutrient Density Index' (ANDI) list. Foods are scored on a scale from 1-1000 based on nutrient content. ANDI scores are calculated by evaluating an extensive range of micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities.

As the kale leaves shrink during the bake process, I am always tempted to make another batch immediately after they come out of the oven as I never think there's going to be enough. However, as one serving of kale (80g / 30z) is only 40 calories, a second helping isn't going to pile on the pounds!

Kale Crisps
Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:
- 80g / 3oz kale
- cooking spray
- cumin
- chili powder
- paprika
- ground black pepper
- salt, optional

Method:
First break off any thick kale stalks.
Place kale leaves in a bowl, spray with cooking spray and then sprinkle spices and salt and pepper over the kale.
Using hands, mix and rub the spices into the kale. Repeat if necessary.

Lay kale leaves on a large baking tray.

Bake at 150C / 300F for 15 minutes. Let kale crisps cool for a few minutes.
ENJOY!

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