Raw crackers?

[LoveLife]

I've been doing pretty well raw lately..but I'm still sometimes craving something crunchy and maybe salty like a chip..and I read about everyone's great flax crackers..and I'm soooo jealouse:( cuz I don't own a dehydrator..so I was thinking maybe I could order some online..does anyone know of a good site to do that on?

[cayako]

i have the same cravings!!! flax seeds are yummy, but i would really recommend getting a dehydrator. i looked on craigslist for months and then came across two older excalibur's for $15 each!!

but, alas, i did not answer your question. i believe that Alissa's food site has some and if you google it, i bet that you will get a lot of hits. I can't remember brands of some of the ones that i've had.

good luck!

[juliebove]

I buy them at the health food store. I've seen the same ones online, not at a raw place but at a place for people with allergies. I do own a dehyrator though and should make them but I am lazy! :D

[Dimond]

This is something real easy to make in a couple minutes & without a dehydrator. It's quite satisfying (and can be addictive).

Spiced Almonds:
Almonds (soaked or unsoaked)
Chili powder
Cayenne pepper
Salt
Olive or Flax oil (for spices to stick)

I now think ready-made flax crackers taste awful so I hesitate to recommend places to buy. The only crackers I do like are Cashew Herb Nori Crackers from Glaser Farms, though the shipping will be expensive.

Good Mood Food & Natural Zing are good companies for crackers.

[Fancy Nancy]

My experience with most raw crackers that I have bought (no matter how expensive) is that they are so over-spiced that I've thrown them away:eek:
Once you get hooked up with a dehydrator, you'll find how easy they are to make and then you can spice them to your own taste. Until then, I can recommend the rosemary quackers (cute;) ) at oneluckyduck.com They are pricey for a small bag, but worth the splurge if it will help you get by until you can make your own.
All the best to you.

[LoveLife]

Thank u all:D ..hopefully soon I will be in happy crunchy cracker land:D ..maybe a dehydrator someday..y do they have to be so darn expensive:( ...thanx

[jaurequi]

Do you have a oven?
Buy a temperature gauge from a regular supermarket for about $5.
Using the lowest heat setting possible and leaving the oven door ajar, dehydrate your crackers, keeping an eye on the temperature so it does not exceed desired temperature.

Obviously, not very eco-conscious; however, if you make a day of it and make a couple months' worth of crackers (may as well do other things like cookies/breads, etc., and store in a cool, dry place or freeze), you can feel better about it.
Anyway, being a raw foodist, you are already doing more in conservation than most.


Best,

[soulstar]

ps-i also like the italian flavor crackers from lydia's organics in california. she has a website.

[ReneeH]

Hi! There is a dehydrated cracker that Whole Foods sell . The brand is called YaYa's Raw Rah's and they're GREAT!!! They are on the pricey side, though. I like my flax crackers thin and these are a bit thick to me, but they are excellent. I prefer the Tomato Basil Flax Crackers...the Onion brand is a bit over-powering... Try them!

[luckitri]

I needed the crunchy starchy cracker thing too. I have a dehydrator. I think even a cheapo one is well worth the temporary investment what with the price of crackers. I say temporary because the heat is cracking the lid on mine and it soon will be held together with duct tape.

Try Freecycle and see if someone got one for a wedding present and thinks its the most useless thing but can't deal with trashing it - but wouldn't mind donating it to a good cause once they realize that you would absolutely be thrilled to have that thing their wierd aunt gave them.

My flax crackers have been so easy to make and instant success. Even the dogs love my coconut ones! The other recipes only I will eat and I have made errors by failing to follow instructions. Like I don't have a Vitamix so I ground the flax and the sunflower seeds for the onion bread in their soak water in the blender- before I soaked them. I will eat the onion bread but I doubt anyone else will. I have lots of crumbs to put on my dh's salads instead of croutons! The Rawrito's recipe was great but again, since I don't have a Vitamix I could not grind the corn up well enough and those dehydrated kernels just want to chip a tooth. So I just eat very very very slowly and soak them in my mouth - another way to lose weight? Ha ha. But they taste very strong and good.

[Rawmney]

The rosemary crackers from One Lucky Duck are awesome. They do have nutritional yeast and some other borderline ingredients depending how strictly you want to define raw. I'm experimenting with my own knock-off right now. Will share results if they're any good.

For a quick alternative, I also like spiced nuts and use cajun seasoning.

Best,
Rawmney

[andypdx]

ps-i also like the italian flavor crackers from lydia's organics in california. she has a website.

I have to agree with this one! You have to try her crackers at least once (http://www.lydiasorganics.com/)! They are unlike any other raw crackers I have had! They are SO, so, so, so, SO GOOD!

[greenfeline]

After about five times of buying crackers you would have already paid for a cheaper model brand new dehydrator. Cheap is not bad, I have an american harvest dehydrator that was about $50 and I use it every weekend. From what I have seen prepared raw and dehydrated goods are expensive! I guess because of the time involved, etc...

[SchoolOfRAWk]

I agree - a few bags of crackers and you have a nice deposit for a dehydrator...

[Rawmney]

Greenfeline, have you confirmed your drying temps? I also started with a less expensive dehydrator, possibly even acquired at a thrift shop, but when I called the manufacturer, they said the drying temps were quite high - well above raw.

Still your general advice about a few ags of crackers moving you toward your own dehydrator holds - eBay, second hand, etc. Also, no criticism intended of your dehydrator, just didn't know if you might be as surprised as I was!

Best,
Rawmney

P.S. My rosemary crackers came out pretty well. Next time I'll try to measure and share a recipe.