Split pea crackers or chips made from whole, real ingredients. These gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free crackers are made with green split peas, flax and sesame seeds, and millet flour. A healthy snack full of fibre and protein that pairs well with salads and soups.
Split Pea Crackers Recipe: Healthy and Allergy Friendly
These split pea crackers are an excellent snack for people with food sensitivities or allergies.
Many packaged gluten-free snacks are highly processed and often contain additives, excess sugar, cheap inflammatory oils and starchy substitute flours such as tapioca, potato or corn. Making your own crackers lets you avoid those ingredients and control what goes into your food.
If you have multiple food sensitivities, commercial packaged snacks can trigger reactions because of additives and hidden ingredients. A simple solution is to prepare your own chips or crackers that are gluten-, dairy-, nut- and egg-free. Homemade snacks are also more economical per serving than many packaged options.
How to Make Pea Chips / Crackers
Why use green split peas? When cooked they become starchy and create a binding base that helps hold the crackers together.
1. Start by soaking the split peas overnight. This improves digestibility and reduces anti-nutrients such as phytates, protease inhibitors, lectins and tannins.
2. Rinse and cook the soaked peas in fresh water (about 4 cups water per cup of peas). Simmer until very soft, about 1–2 hours, then puree.
3. Combine the pureed peas with the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until a soft dough forms. Roll the dough thinly between parchment papers, score into squares and bake.
Making your own crackers lets you customize flavors—add herbs, spices, seeds or nuts to suit your taste and dietary needs.
How to Enjoy These Split Pea Crackers
Serve the crackers with guacamole, hummus, or your favorite dip. They also pair well with seed butters, sliced fruit, or a light cheese alternative. For nut-free spreads, try pumpkin seed butter or sunflower seed butter for a satisfying, allergy-friendly topping.
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Split Pea Chips, Crackers – Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cooked and pureed green split peas (or yellow split peas)
- ½ cup millet flour (cassava, oat or sorghum flour would work)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 tbsp ground sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp ground flax seeds (golden flax for a lighter color)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
Prepare and cook the peas
- Soak split peas in water overnight with 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- Boil the peas in fresh water until very soft, about 1–2 hours. Puree until smooth.
Form the dough
- Blend the pureed peas with millet flour, oils, ground sesame and flax seeds, and salt in a food processor until a soft dough forms.
Make the pea crackers
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll very thin, about 1/8 inch thick. Remove the top parchment and score into 2-inch squares without separating them.
Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–40 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Allow crackers to cool fully on the baking sheet, then break apart and store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Using ground flax yields a better texture and acts as an egg substitute.
- These crackers are more fragile than store-bought versions because they contain no stabilizers or gums.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 20.5 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 1.8 g |
Protein: 0.6 g |
Fat: 1.2 g |
Fiber: 0.5 g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
Cuisine: DairyFree, Gluten Free, Vegan
The nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online calculator.