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Trader Joe’s holds the key to my (foodie) heart. It started with all their goodies to make anTrader Joe’s charcuterie board {under $30}. Part of that was trying (and loving) the Trader Joe’s crackers, specifically the raisin & rosemary crisps!
It wasn’t long before I discovered their low fat honey almond granola. Then I stumbled onto their inexpensive wines and fun beers. Put their hummus and flower sections in there, and you can see my lack of self-control once I walk through their front doors.
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raisin & rosemary crisps
These little crackers are delightful on their own, but with a soft cheese or hummus, they’re heavenly and quite addictive!
The only thing to prevent me from eating the whole box is that my husband and my sister enjoy them as much as I do. I suppose that’s a good thing, but my hoarding instincts always start to kick in when I have to share that box.
So it’s probably a good thing that I figured out how to make these healthy crackers at home!
Trader Joe’s Crackers
I don’t usually test recipes too many times, but this one required a couple of tries to get the crackers salty and crispy enough.The first time, the middle came out doughy; the bread was too sweet; and they weren’t crispy, more chewy. More cooking time, different pans, and a slight change to the sweet and savory flavors and I had it!One thing to point out is that the crackers should be fairly evenly sliced. Otherwise some parts crisp up a little too much in the oven. Otherwise, however, this homemade cracker recipe is pretty straightforward.
The almonds and seeds are my own addition, but I think the combination is just right and it looks so nice.
These raisin & rosemary crisps are divine with the roasted cauliflower + white bean hummus. And I can picture them perfectly with this roasted red pepper hummus.
And don’t you think these would be a fun homemade gift? That is if I don’t eat them all first!
Trader Joe’s had a few flavors of crackers, so I might need to try to recreate another one at some point. I love the idea of crackers with dried figs, but I hate olives. Maybe I can substitute a different flavor in there!
I also love that making these crackers at home cuts down on the waste of buying them in store too – all part of trying to live more sustainably!
Try These Other Homemade Trader Joe’s Recipes
Omega-3 Trek Mix (Trail Mix)
Cornbread Crackers
Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Mix
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5 from 21 votes
TRADER JOE’S RAISIN & ROSEMARY CRISPS
If you've ever tried the Trader Joe's raisin and rosemary crisps, then these little guys need no introduction. The flavors are just as tasty as you can imagine and I just love that it's made in my kitchen where I'm in control of all the ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Starters/ Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers, baking, bread, snacks, vegetarian
Servings: 60
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Luci Petlack
Ingredients
- ½ cup raisins or currants
- ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup whole almonds
- ½ cup each white and whole wheat flour
- 1½ tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1½ tablespoons maple syrup
- extra salt for top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray one large bread loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine raisins, seeds, and almonds in a small bowl. Stir to combine – seeds and nuts will coat fruit and decrease stickiness.
In a large bowl, combine flours, rosemary, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, and syrup. Mix in fruit, nuts, and seeds. Pour batter into loaf pan. Sprinkle top with salt.
Bake 35 minutes until top is firm.
Let bread come to room temperature. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil. Place in freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight. The cold bread helps with thinner slicing.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Remove bread from freezer. Let sit 10 minutes to thaw slightly.
With a serrated knife, cut ⅛-inch slices. Slices should be as uniform as possible. Place slices cut side down on an ungreased pan.
Bake 8-10 minutes until crackers are a deep golden brown and corners start to crisp. Let cool before breaking in half.
Crackers can be stored up to 5 days in airtight container or bag.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
