So often in the past I’ve had grand intentions of making something creative for lunch but get busy and before I know it it’s 1pm and my stomach is growling! I’ve decided that during the week any fancy cooking has to be done in the evening and lunch needs to be a quick and snappy business.
I always have hummus in the fridge, as do most vegans or plant-based eaters I know. Crudités and hummus are great but they can only take you so far and personally I like a little more than that for lunch. That’s where these quick and easy Hummus Crackers come in!
So called for 2 reasons:
1. They’re perfect with hummus.
2. They’re made from the same ingredients as hummus (!)
The miraculous ingredient that is chickpeas somehow transforms into both a creamy dip and a crunchy, crumbly cracker!
I didn’t actually add tahini but I did add lots of sesame seeds which are basically the same thing, plus the usual garlic, lemon, oil and salt.
I also added a fun new-to-me ingredient for a little health boost and fun green colour.
You’ve probably heard of and maybe tried various green superfoods available in the West like spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, etc. but you might not have heard of moringa which is actually even more nutrient-dense than those and a rich source of iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Aduna’s moringa is a 100% organic, raw wholefood made from the naturally-dried leaf of the Moringa tree.
According to Aduna “The moringa tree is native to Africa and Asia and is widely considered The Miracle Tree. Drought-resistant, fast growing and perennial, every part of the tree is valuable: from the seeds that are used for purifying water, to the medicinal properties of the bark, roots and flowers and — of course — the exceptionally nutrient-dense leaves.”
It doesn’t have an unpleasant taste so it’s pretty easy to incorporate into your diet. I found it slightly earthy and savoury so prefer it in sauces, soups, salads, etc. rather than in smoothies, but if you just add a couple of teaspoons it’s not very noticeable.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Coconut OR Olive oil
- 3 Tbsp Ground flax seed
- 1 1/2 C (1 can ) Cooked chickpeas
- 1/3 C Sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Moringa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until you have a smooth dough. Roll the dough into a ball and use a rolling pin to roll into a very thin, even layer. Use your fingers to patch up any gaps.
- Score the dough into cracker shapes and bake for 30-40 minutes, until just beginning to brown.
- Leave to cool for at least 10 minutes before breaking into crackers.
Aduna also produce another superfood called baobab which is rich in vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. It also happens to be delicious! It’s a little sweet and tangy, kind of like lemon sherbets (!) and is very good in smoothies or even on porridge or yoghurt.
As I strive to be a responsible consumer it’s also reassuring to me that Aduna is an ethical company. They work directly with producers in Africa who coordinate harvesting, collection and the highest quality standards, as well as ensuring that growers are paid a fair price. You can read more about their mission here.
Hope you give these crackers a go and are maybe tempted to give moringa and baobab a go!
[Disclosure: Aduna kindly sent me some of their Moringa and Baobab for review purposes, but I received no other compensation and, as always, all opinions are my own]
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Happy to see that these crackers can be baked! Initially thought they had to go into a dehydrator. And thank you for introducing us to Aduna. Their products look awesome; we’d love to include them in our app!
Nope, no dehydrator necessary! I do have a dehydrator but tend not to post recipes that require one as I know it’s not exactly a typical piece of household equipment…
These crackers look delicious! I’ve been looking for ways to use moringa powder, these look like a great way to incorporate them into recipes.
Great that you’ve already discovered moringa! I’ve also been using it in herby sauces and pestos lately.
What a great cracker. They look so pretty and I am sure I would love the taste as I’ve made crackers with chickpea flour that I love - chickpeas are amazing! Never heard of moringa but I love hearing about new products especially green ones
Chickpeas really do never cease to amaze me! Is there anything they can’t do?
What an interesting recipe Emma - the crackers look gorgeous! I haven’t heard of Moringa powder before!
I hadn’t heard of moringa until recently either but I really like Aduna as a company and have been enjoying their baobab for a while now.
Glad you like the look of the crackers.
homemade crackers are the best and these look freakin awesome, lady.
Thanks Caitlin. I definitely think they’re pretty awesome - green or no green!
Hey Emma,
Great recipe - I’m saving it to my recipes folder so I can give it a try! I love hummus and I’m also quite a fan of Aduna’s Baobab too. Would be great to try some Moringa and make bright green hummus crackers like yours!
Besma (Curiously Conscious)
Thanks Besma. Nice to hear that you’re already an Aduna fan!
Emma, these are so creative and the fact that they are green would make them even more exciting to eat! I love the recipe and that moringa powder sounds like a wonderful product. I love baobab, I’ve used that before…I love trying all these superfoods! Great recipe!
I know! Superfoods are pretty fun! Glad you like the look of the recipe. They’d probably go down pretty well with kids too.
This might seem like a dumb question, but is there a difference between what’s considered a “vegan” diet versus a “plant-based diet”?
Hi Joleen, thanks for your question! Not dumb at all. I think there can be a difference but not necessarily. A vegan diet is a diet free from animal products. So you could be eating oreos or you could be eating vegetables - both are vegan. BUT, a plant-based diet is usually considered to be free from animal products but also focused on whole, unprocessed foods. Does that distinction make sense?
Great idea. I really like Aduna, and frequently use their moringa and baobab- the bars are amazing too!
They seem like they’re really making a difference in Africa which is pretty cool - as well as bringing us great quality products of course!
How fantastic! I love the sound of these, not to mention hummus on hummus 😉 What a lovely simple spring lunch.
Thanks Kari! I’ve tried the crackers green and not green and they’re good both ways
Wow, these look amazing! I love that you made them with moringa tea. Nice work!
Thanks Sarah. Sounds like you’re already familiar with moringa too!
Wow…. when you said green….. I’m toying with getting a ‘superfood’ but am VERY apprehensive. Is there one that you would suggest as a ‘starter superfood’?
It really depends how you plan to use it. If you want to put it in smoothies then it doesn’t matter too much as the fruit/other ingredients will mostly disguise the taste. I actually have a superfood mix from inSpiral which contains chlorella, wheatgrass, barleygarass and spirulina and don’t find the taste offensive at all.
http://www.inspiral.co/shop/inspiral-detox-mix-organic-power-blend
These crackers are so fun! I love the green color and the extra pop of nutrition from the superfood. I’ve been using spirulina a lot lately myself and I like to incorporate all the extra benefits I can into every recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Spirulina’s pretty awesome too. It was fun to use a green powder in a recipe other than a smoothie for a change too!