Flaxseed, Fig, and Walnut Crackers
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Serve the crackers with a fruit spread, almond butter, or, for an extra dose of fatty acid, an omega-3-rich pumpkin butter (shown; see recipe below). Other strategies for boosting kids' omega-3 intake: Sprinkle wheat germ or ground flaxseed on their favorite cereal; fold walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds into a peanut-and-M&M trail mix; cook with pumpkin oil, canola oil, or hemp oil; or use omega-3-enriched eggs, which contain more EFAs than regular ones.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 40 crackers
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
Step 2
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole and ground flaxseed, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Step 3
3. Add the butter and mix on medium speed with the paddle attachment until the mixture has the consistency of coarse crumbs.
Step 4
4. Fold in the walnuts, figs, and soy milk, and mix until the dough is smooth.
Step 5
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 10 minutes.
Step 6
6. On a floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8 inch thick or thinner. Cut it as if on a grid to form 2-inch squares, then transfer them to an ungreased baking sheet with a spatula. Repeat with the other half of the dough.
Step 7
7. Bake the crackers until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Let cool, then serve.
