25 May 2025
Cook time 40 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
1 cup oats
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp chives
2 tbsp olive oil
Herbed oat crackers are a delicious and healthy snack that are simple to make at home. Packed with the flavors of rosemary, thyme, and chives, these crackers offer a delightful crunch and are perfect for pairing with your favorite dips, cheeses, or simply enjoying on their own. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these tasty treats in no time.
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
2. Blend Oats:
- Place the oats into a food processor and blend until they form a coarse flour. You can also use oat flour if you have it available.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Transfer the oat flour to a mixing bowl. Add the baking soda, rosemary, fresh thyme, and chives. Stir well to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.
4. Add Olive Oil:
- Pour the olive oil into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well until the mixture starts to come together. If the mixture is too dry, you may add a small amount of water, a teaspoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
5. Form the Dough:
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll it out to your desired thickness, roughly about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
6. Cut into Shapes:
- Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut the rolled-out dough into crackers of your desired shape and size. Carefully place the cut-out shapes onto your prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crackers are golden brown around the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
8. Cool:
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the crackers cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve:
- Once the crackers are completely cool, they are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them with your favorite dips, cheeses, or simply as a snack on their own.
Tips:
- For a more uniform texture, consider grinding the oats slightly before mixing them with the other ingredients.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile to your liking.
- Ensure the dough is rolled out evenly to avoid unevenly cooked crackers.
- If the dough is too sticky, lightly flour your work surface or add a bit more oats to the mixture.
- Store your crackers in an airtight container to maintain their crispiness.
Herbed oat crackers are both nutritious and delicious, making them a perfect addition to your snack repertoire. With the combination of oats and fresh herbs, these crackers provide a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor with every bite. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings or as a standalone snack and savor the homemade goodness.