Great! I have another epic gluten free tortilla failure! No worries, this gluten free buckwheat/rice recipe makes some decent crackers.
All of the ingredients for this little soup side are costly, so learning to repurpose such failures is necessary. After all, who wants to throw away food?
Benefits of Buckwheat/Rice Crackers
Homemade crackers are nice to have around because you and I control the oil, the salt, the flavor, the nutrients. No soybean or seed oils here! Adding chia and flax seed give this multigrain, gluten free cracker more fiber and protein, too.
Buckwheat is known for the flavonoids rutin and quercetin. Rutin is an antioxidant derivative of quercetin thought to be effective in reducing oxidative stress in neurodegenerative disorders. It helps reduce inflammatory cytokines and improves nerve cell protection in vitro for Parkinson’s disease, too. You’ll be happy to know, rutin is also found in cherries, grapes, apricots, oranges, grapefruit, and plums. (1)
Quercetin, in buckwheat and many other vegetables has been studied for its ability to improve physical and mental status. It’s antiviral and beneficial in removing heavy metal poisoning and pesticide damage in cells. But not only that it is also touted for helping to fight off cancer cells and diabetes. (2)
To top it off, the added chia and flaxseed in this buckwheat/rice cracker provide a valuable omega 3 precursor (ALA), which is beneficial for lowering inflammation. As you know, less inflammation throughout the body means less problems with stiffness, high blood pressure, and cardiac problems. Plus, the high fiber content of these nutritious seeds and whole grain brown rice make this failed mess a healthy, antioxidant rich, snack.
Devotion
“At least there is hope for a tree:
Job 14 NIV – “Mortals, born of woman, are of few – Bible Gateway
If it is cut down, it will sprout again,
and its new shoots will not fail.
What God puts in the garden is good! The beauty of whole food and antioxidant power in study after study I read reveals his divine nature!
And friend, if the trees in the woods can’t fail to sprout new growth, neither can we.
The best news is, it applies to every area of our lives where we fail.
Do you fail in areas of self-control? He has the answer. He fills us to overflowing when we place our full trust in him.
Do you fail in relationships? He is the giver of peace and teaches us how love surpasses all hurt and disappointment.
Do you lack confidence? Rest in the assurance that every failure is a learning experience that sprouts hope for tomorrow.
When we face difficulties, we can rest assured God is pruning us to produce more fruit in our lives. We realize we cannot do these health changes on our own, we need strength from him and other believers.
Gluten Free Buckwheat/Rice Crackers
Gluten Free Buckwheat/Rice Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Buckwheat Flour
- 1 Cup Brown Rice Flour
- 1/4 Cup Flaxseed Ground
- 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
Instructions
- Combine the flours, salt, baking powder, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds until well combined.
- Add the water and olive oil together and combine until well blended.
- Roll the dough out onto an extra-large cookie sheet between two pieces of parchment paper until the dough is very thin. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press them lightly into the dough.
- I use a pizza slicer to cut the dough into small 1×1 inch squares.
- Bake at them 300 degrees in the convection oven for about 40 minutes, check them at 25 and 30 minutes to make sure they are completely dry or until crisp and brown.
Nutrition
I hope you enjoy them as much as my MetS Busters group did this week! MetS Busters is a 12-week metabolic rehabilitation program designed to help participants lower blood pressure, triglycerides, waist circumference, blood sugar, and inflammation! I’m getting great feedback and testimonies of progress as participants learn new ideas, gain the support of their peers, and implement tried and true coaching tools!
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References:
Enogieru AB, Haylett W, Hiss DC, Bardien S, Ekpo OE. Rutin as a Potent Antioxidant: Implications for Neurodegenerative Disorders. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018 Jun 27;2018:6241017. doi: 10.1155/2018/6241017. PMID: 30050657; PMCID: PMC6040293.
Deepika, Maurya PK. Health Benefits of Quercetin in Age-Related Diseases. Molecules. 2022 Apr 13;27(8):2498. doi: 10.3390/molecules27082498. PMID: 35458696; PMCID: PMC9032170.
