I think we should be reminded to love our body whenever we are feeding it with wonderful and nutritious foods, don’t you? What better way to do so than to eat crackers in the shape of a heart!
I decided to use this Relish Oat Cracker recipe and use it as a base for some spelt crackers!
Instead of oats, I used Spelt flakes:
Instead of relish I used some Sable & Rosenfeld 12 vegetable antipasto:
I also reduced the fat by half and I think they turned out just as yummy!
Ingredients I used:
- 1 cup spelt flakes
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (too much for me, see taste review below)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup antipasto
- 1.5 T EVOO
- 1 heaping tsp minced garlic
Directions: Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grind up the spelt flakes in a food processor until it reaches a fine powder. Mine never reached a fine powder but it grinded up pretty well. Now add yeast, salt, baking powder to oats and pulse a few times to mix. Next, add relish (or antipasto or salsa), EVOO, garlic. Mix well in processor until all ingredients are mixed and a lump begins to form.
Place on a non-stick mat or on a floured surface. I used my new silpat sheet and it was WONDERFUL- I can’t believe I have waited this long to get one! I folded it in half so my roller didn’t touch the dough. It was sooooo much easier than using flour.
Roll until 1/4” thick. You don’t want these crackers too thin or you won’t be able to get them off the mat without breaking! Err on the thicker side.
Bake for 14-16 minutes. My oven heats unevenly so some of mine burned. Next time I will rotate the sheet half-way through.
Makes approx 45-50 small crackers.
Non-stick rocks.
I made hearts, ‘quackers’, and a cancer ribbon. :)
These crackers were so easy to make. The prep time, including rolling and cutting with cookie cutters took me a quick 20 minutes. You can be in and out of the kitchen in 45 minutes! The 15 min. cook time was the perfect amount of time for clean up and dishes too.
The taste?
So I bet you are wondering what these cute lil crackers tasted like aren’t you?
Four words: Too much Nutritional yeast
Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed these crackers and proceeded to eat about half of the batch standing over the oven whilst trying to decide how to modify the recipe next time. And I think they were just a smidge too ‘nutritional yeast-y’ tasting. Just a smidge. Next time I make them I will reduce the yeast to 1/8th cup and up the spelt flakes to 1 1/8th cup.
Next time I will also used fresh garlic instead of the minced jarred stuff I have in my fridge. Fresh is always best!
These crackers are just begging to be played with! Herbs, spices, different oats, seeds, etc!!!
The next time I make these crackers I will likely try out this recipe:
- 1 cup spelt flakes (or maybe next time I will use oats)
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 t baking powder
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1.5 T EVOO
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 T nutritional yeast- MAX!
- 2 T ground flax seed
That would be my next attempt! Let me know if you end up making (any) variation! :) There is so much possibility with these crackers. :)
Eric tried them and he said ‘Hmm…I can’t quite put my finger on the strange flavour’ I proceeded to tell him it was the nutritional yeast, lol. The crackers have a cheesy flavour from the yeast, but it is too pronounced in both our opinions!
1. Raw granola bar sighting!!!
Hey Angela!
I just took a picture of my granola bars-the only difference to yours is that I used peanut butter instead of almond, canola oil instead of coconut, and ground flaxseed!
That was the stuff I had on hand but I am going to try and use the same ingredients as you in my next batch! They were still kind of crumbly, but not that bad. I refrigerated them first but then moved them to the freezer which worked out a lot better. They’re pretty solid when I take them out! I have to say, these taste much better than store bought kinds and are a lot cheaper!Thanks for the recipe!
Audrey
YUM! Thanks Audrey!
2. My Google Ad is down!!! I have been debating removing the ad for a while now due to some disturbing advertisements that I have seen on it that entirely contradict the message of OSG. After a reader informed me of some get thin quick diet scheme ad on there yesterday I knew it was time to take it down.
3. Head on over to the recipes page and check out the list of Reader’s Favourite Oh She Glows Recipes at the top of the page!
4. I have been trying out responding to more comments in the comment section. Generally, I respond to my comments via email (that’s why if you put a fake email address in the form you will never hear from me! lol), but lately I have been thinking it might be more beneficial for me to respond where everyone can read the answer. If you see text in bold, it is my reply! Of course I don’t have time to respond to everything and many questions I save for my FAQ’s.
5. CONTEST!
My friends at Align have sent me 3 boxes of their Align Daily Probiotic Supplement to test out!
Align is the #1 Gastroenterologist-Recommended probiotic and naturally builds a stronger, healthier digestive system.
Align is a daily dietary supplement that comes in an easy-to-swallow capsule that you take just once a day, every day, to help maintain your digestive system balance and give you ongoing natural defense against episodic digestive upsets that can interrupt your life.
Align benefits people who experience a wide range of episodic digestive upsets, including abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, urgency, and gas and bloating.*
With Align, you can reclaim your freedom to travel, eat out, and enjoy life without the interruption of these digestive upsets, and experience improved digestive balance.
For more information, visit here.
To Win Your Own Box:
If you’d like to win a box of Align, all you have to do is leave a comment telling me what dessert you would like to see me create for Glo Bakery (I know I’ve asked before but I am asking again!)….or just leave any comment really! :)
If you want a second chance to enter, link back to this contest!
I will be giving away 1 box each to 2 winners!
Contest closes: Sunday May 31st at 8pm EST
Winners will be picked by random number generator.
Eric and I are off for a bike (him) + run (me). This weather is DA BOMB this week!!! LOL. :) Hopefully the crackers are jiggling all around in the tummy! haha.
Enjoy your Thursday night!!
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I think you should make donut holes! Cinnamon ones. Yum :)
Something with peanut butter? Weren’t you playing around with a peanut butter cup recipe? Those sound yummy!
Your crackers are cute. :-)
a healthier version of my favorite dessert… carrot cake!
I want a Glo Puff!
Cream puffs are lovely, but the commercially prepared ones taste like oily glue.
Those crackers are awesome! I want to try them :)
I haven’t seen you make anything with blueberries or fresh fruit from the season…blueberry oat bars? That sounds lovely! Globerrybars!
xoxo
Maggie
I’m thinking gingersnap cookies. I bet you would would make those absolutely wonderful!
Those crackers sound great! I love nooch so I bet I would eat all of them haha
I’ve really got to make my own crackers!
Ginger snaps would be awesome, but I would also suggest a cranberry and macademia nut bar.
Hey — something higher in protein would be great. For those of us that weight train seriously, protein is key. I’m guessing I’m in the minority on this one, though.
CARROT CAKEEEE :)
You made that look incredibly easy! They are totally adorable too.
Will be linking back to this post! Sign me up. :)
I think I might try to make those crackers myself! I have no nutritional yeast at the moment, but maybe I just don’t need it.
ooo I second the carrot cake request but I would also love to see some type of cinnamon roll! that would be amazing!
I have had really bad stomach issues for the past three years and this would be a really great thing for me to win!
OH i want to win!! my doctor put me on those for a while for my digestive issues but i had to stop buying them because of the price. Anyway I’d like you to make a lemon dessert bread!
I also have digestive problems and have to take probiotics like these, so it would be awesome to win!
What about a sweet cracker/thin cookie to dunk in coffee? I suppose that would be biscotti then :) Like a cranberry almond or cinnamon raisin flax? YUM.
How about some healthy cinnamon buns? :) YUM!!!
those crackers look good too bad they dont have the same amazing taste, im sure you`ll come up with something fantastic though!
My favorite dessert is peanut butter cookies so I would love to see a healthy version of this — perhaps almond butter cookies???
Cinnamon rolls or something with peanut butter YUMMERS!!!
I also linked back to your website :)
I second the cinnamon buns. If you can healthify a big, gooey, yet slightly toasty on the outside cinnamon roll, I’ll give you my first born child and a pony. I have neither, but for a cinnamon roll that yummy to be healthified, I will get you one.
..Eventually.
..Maybe not?
Okay, maybe not. But I really want a yummy cinnamon roll. :(
how about a different type of cake.
i see carrot cake like other people want in your recipes already.
how about something with lemon. or pineapple.:]
peppermint patties!!!
i’ll link back tomorrow :)
I would love to see a healthy and/or vegan fudge, maybe with nuts or dried fruit?? I’ve made my family’s fudge recipe before but it has to be the least healthy thing on earth – condensed milk, milk chocolate, white sugar – a nutritional nightmare! Let me know if you’d like the recipe as a starting point though, I’m happy to share!
Also, winning the probiotic supplements would be WONDERFUL – I’ve tried lactaid, activia, cutting dairy out all together – no luck! I might have to pick up a box of this stuff either way :)
Have a great night!
How about something chocolatey and minty….like grasshopper cookies? mmmmmm :)
Fat free butter tarts!
I kid. It’s a running joke on the Core Board at the Canadian Weight Watchers site. LOL
I would love to see a healthy lemon tart recipe, my favorite dessert!
Anna already wrote it but I’d also like a healthier, vegan version of carrot cake. I love the stuff but I’d love a healthier version. Perhaps in cupcake form. :)
healthy carrot cake cupcakes!
or upside down pineapple cake! that is the best!
Maybe some sort of healthy cinnamon roll ….
One of my favorite flavors is blueberries. A very under-rated fruit in my opinion. I would love to see what yummy creation you come up with. I have never heard of the Align Digestive Care before. It must be good if it’s the #1 gastroenterologist recommended probiotic system.
Chocolate crepes!
I have a huge weakness for frosted cinnamon rolls! If you could spin these calorie-laden rolls of heaven into something a tad bit healthier, you would forever be a goddess in my books!
A chocolate mint cookie.
How about a carrot cake? I just had the cutest little mini carrot cake cupcake today – but I can assure you, it was nowhere near healthy! I’d love to try the “glo” version :)
I would love to see you make red velvet cupcakes =]
I think you should totally make healthy macaroons. They are already pretty healthy and coconut is super good for you too!
Anything raw! A raw cookie, maybe?
Oh! I’d love these probiotics! And… I’d love to see you try a healthy donut! Can you pull it off? If anyone can, it’s you!!
They have these pastries here (mainly at fairs and boardwalks) called “Elephant Ears”. They are an airy pastry with cinnamon and sugar and are to die for! I found a recipe here: http://thecookingblog.blogspot.com/2006/08/elephant-ears-recipe.html Maybe you could modify it to be a healthier ear, haha.
Larabar… Apple Pie flavor…There’s an intense apple flavor in there that i can’t make happen… I know you can do it!!!
I would love to see you create Cheese Cake for Glo Bakery!
carrot cake or pb crackers would be awesome :)
An apple crisp or any kind of fruit crisp! maybe blueberry peach? strawberry rhubarb?!
I have been researching Align for the past few days and am considering buying it- would love a free trial first!!
gingersnap cookies :-D
Cupcakes would be fun!
wonderful giveaway!
i would love to see frozen yogurt or ice cream. would they be considered as “bakery” items?
how about something like adora disks? chocolate with calcium or other nutrition added~
I would love to see a chocolate mousse pie!
angela! you’re so creative with your bakery products. LOVE THEM!
I’m thinking healthy Vegan Brownies!!!
thank you for sharing the digestive care item. I really need something like that because i’ve been having digestion problem these days. thanks!
I would love you to add veggies in somehow into your bakery items. It would be nice to get in veggies at the same time i indulge in something sweet ;)
I noticed some others said this also but I vote for a healthy carrot cake, in cupcake form!
I’d love to see a cheesecake-like dessert! Yum!
I’d love to see cheesecake too! Or maybe a chocolate peanut butter pudding.
anything with peanut butter! i loooove peanut butter.
also, i know your products are mostly shipping-friendly, but i’d love to see a glo bakery vegan banana cream pie (perhaps with peanut butter and chocolate somewhere in the mix?)
I would like to see you try your hand at vegan oreos. I’m seeing carob cookies and coconut icing.
Would you please approve the post comment I just wrote? I included totally safe links, but I remember you had said it screens for posts with links.
Thanks!
how about a scone? yummo with coffee.
Snickerdoodles!!
perhaps a coconut chocolate bar with a healthy twist? :) mmmmm
ah i need this! my doctor said i need to be taking these types of probiotics three times a day for several weeks, but i haven’t started yet because they’re so expensive. i need to just suck it up for the sake of my health…
i would love to see some more coconut recipes here! i’m officially obsessed. i especially need some savory vegan recipes. :)
I’d love to try those probiotics. And given my love of desserts, would love just about any Glo desserts. How about some yummy scones?
I love cupcakes, so how about cupcakes!!
I have been trying a probiotic this week and it has helped! I can’t wait to see how it helps after a few weeks compared to a few days. It makes me feel so much more comfortable.
I’ll say it again: CARROT CAKE! :)
I would love to see something with apples, coconut and cinnamon :-) My favorite cake-combo :-)
Seconding carrot cake. With cream cheese-y frosting!
Just linked to you and the contest on my blog. :)
The crackers are so cute in the heart shape, Anglea! Great idea to celebrate :)
I’m thinking biscotti. I tried to do it myself but I couldn’t get it CRUNCHY! I bet you could to it!
something with peanut butter and chocalate
i love carrot cake!!!!!!!!!!
i think you should make a vegan “cheesecake” i love cheesecake, but it can be so rich and so fattening so a light one would be yummy! :)
Adorable cookies Angela! The perfect shape for the subjects we’ve been discussing lately! ;)
Hmm… I think I’d like to see some cinnamon raison muffins or maybe like a lemon or key lime pie! I love everything you’ve shared with us, so I’m up for anything you want to make! :)
Zen Bakery-like low calories, high fiber muffins and bran cakes with an Glo Bakery twist.
A “BORA BORA” bar. I can only find them in one store near me. They are expensive here (almost $3 and smaller than a lara bar) but yummy and only a few ~ readable ~ ingredients listed on the back. On the back it says product of canada so you might find it easier.
carrot cake! or…if you could come up with chai brownies..that would be awesome lol I will link back :)
Hey Angela! It would be fun to see you experiment and make some pretzels! Maybe even some chocolate covered pretzels! YUm!
Angela, I visit your website daily – and I loooove it! I’ve even tried my own version of your green monster. :) Delicious!
I would love to see a “healthy” (if there is such a thing) of biscotti or something to dunk for the coffee lovers out there! :)
Hi Angela,
I’m a regular reader and love your posts. However, I’m always surprised that you can call these treats your creations and attempt to sell them when all you did is modify someone else’s recipe.
Keep up the good writing!
beth
Anything with chocolate and peanut butter–my favorite combo that I wish I could make just a bit healthier!
Almond butter cookies would be great!
I did not read through the other comments so I hope this is not a repeat but I would like to see Glo Carrot Cake :) Its my husbands favorite dessert and I would like to make a healthier version for him.
I would love to see some cinnamon rolls or cakes.
I have digestive issues, so I’m especially interested in this giveaway! How about a healthy cheescake? :)
I’m sure you could figure out how to make great, healthy biscotti for dipping into tea or coffee!
Also, this might be more challenging: red velvet cake cupcakes!
Maybe you could use beet juice for the color instead of artificial food coloring???? Just an idea…
cinnamon rolls/bread would be fantastic!! I love cinnamon rolls :)
Some yummy/healthier variations on rice krispy treats?
Oh oh oh and apple pie and cherry pie lara bars would be FANTASTIC :)
Anything that includes peanut butter and dark chocolate…maybe PB cupcakes with chocolate frosting:)I can never get enough of the combo!
Some spicy gingersnaps would be awesome.
I am going to have to agree with some others…Cinnamon rolls- glo style!
Love the giveaway! And I’d defiinitely love those cinnamon rolls! Oooh- and mini carrot cakes!
Coffee cake! mmm love it!
Wow, tons of comments. I’d love coconut macaroons or I bet you could do a great key lime pie with avocado filling.
Oooh I’d love to try the Align stuff :)
Going to try the doughnuts this weekend, then I’ll go for the crackers after my vacation. I really want to be able to make crackers like the Mary’s Gone Crackers that I buy for both price and health reasons. I am noticing flax seed (not oil) and I are having a rough relationship these days and most of the crackers that I love to buy have flax, so this recipe would be a great way to get around that issue.
yum.yum.
Happiness Awaits
Hi Angela~
I’m a huge fan of Carob but i don’t see it used too often on the blogs. I’d LOVE to see you create a carob candy of some type. Mmmmm
Barbara
I would love a reicpe for a healthier graham cracker. They are so yummy.
Hi! I love your blog and have started making green monsters every day, soo good! Not to be too boring, but I just have to agree with the cinamon rolls, that sounds too delicious!
I think some sort of fruit crisp would be great..the fruits could vary depending on the season, like right now strawberry rhubarb would be perfect!
Something with pumpkin!
I would love to see a good quick bread – pumpkin, carrot,etc, Thanks for the giveaway!
I can’t think of anything that some one hasn’t already said! How about meringues?
I’d love to see some sort of strawberry cheese cake type dessert but with no cream cheese….a healthy version. :) Or chocolate, cherry, and granola type dessert made with black beans…I’ve heard from a friend that beans can be used in place of all the flour?
Good luck with your creations and keep up the wonderful posts.
Thanks!
i love cheesecake and key lime pie. if you could make a healthy vegan one that would be amazing! i know it might be different from the other bakery items, but i think it could be really great
Hi Angela! I think you should make some kind of bakery item with filling in it! Maybe a filled muffin? Or eclair-type dessert, except healthified, of course ;)
I’ll link back in my next post!
Love,
Meg
coconut macaroons or smores. My 2 favorite sweets !!
I would love to see a low calorie, high in protein/fiber granola bar!!
Hmmmm would love to see CREAM HORNS!!!! I love those things but they are full of sugar.
thanks for the giveaway!! i’d LOVE to try your glo donuts . . . yum!
I would love a low fat applesauce cake or muffin.
Thanks.
Ann
you should make healthy beaver tails! very canadian… and delicious
Gosh, you have already made so many awesome things, I couldn’t think of more! Of course, I am always happy with more cookie recipes.
Hmm, so many choices! I have to say right now I might go for some kind of summery treat like key lime tarts but I also think some kind of super decadent chocolate brownie would be great too!
-K
I loved your chocolate coffee GloBars and think the coffee line could be expanded, perhaps squares of some sort. Mmmm, makes my mouth water thinking of the flavor.
I just love Tiramisu so that is what I would suggest for the bakery. A healthier version.
Honestly, I would love to see anything chocolate…lol. or some kind of light summer dessert that incorporates lots of fruit.
I linked back in my blog :)
all your desserts are super cute. I would love to see you do more using natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave.
I would love to see a healhty (or vegan?!) chocolate cake!!
I think you should try a healthy version of peanut butter cookies!!!
How about something toffee-y or fudge-y???
How about a yummy biscotti? I love your blog!
Interesting giveaway… how about a Vegan take on the Cannoli?
I think you should make coconut macaroons! They are my favorite!
I love the heart-shaped crackers! I think that you should make zucchini bread next. :)
I think what Glo needs is a piña colada muffin or cupcake or bread. Something citrusy, like pineapple (and maybe mango too) and wet with coconut! Celebrate the summer!
Oh my, the possibilities are endless! Anything with chocolate, really! Any sort of dessert that involves chocolate wins my vote!! What about a healthy version of s’mores??
I love your blog!!! I just found it. I would love a recipe for a yummy carrot cake/muffin treat. Anything oatmeal and or oatmeal bran. You are so great for sharing so much with us!! Best, Becs
those crackers look so yum!!! i might try to make some soon…
super cool giveaway, too
i think some kind of coconut baked good would be fun, like a cookie?!
I love your blog and get so much inspiration reading it. I would love a recipe for a crisp…I am thinking rhubarb crisp.
You should try making some delicious scones.
Since the circus animal cookies stopped production earlier this year, you should make one… your awesome crackers reminded me of those, you can find circus animal cutters.
Love your site, my first visit, and I’d LOVE to try the probiotics.
:) Cheers!
Hi Angela!!
What about a rasin bread / loaf …?
Or maybe some citrus flavoured sugar cookies?
Love your site =)
bring on some lemon bars! my recipe for them is: butter, flour, sugar, confectioners sugar and lemon juice. i can’t think of a way to make THAT healthy at all!
i hope i win the giveaway :P
Peanut butter!
I think that you should make a carrot cake!! mmmm :D
lots of potential to make it super healthy.
probiotics are a girls best friend, that is for sure.
great site! one of my favs to read, for sure.
I think you should make Apple Rum Raisin Bread!
I woud like to see Dessert Crepes!
This is my first time commenting on your blog, but I’ve been lurking for a bit! Love the posts.
At any rate, I’ve been dealing with tummy issues the past couple years and have found probiotics to be most helpful. However, due to the expense, I’m always hinky to try a new brand. I’m curious to see how these work for others!
Hi! Anything sweet & rhubarb!
I have had some recent stomach troubles and hadn’t heard of these probiotics, which may be a great solution.
This may have already been mentioned, but I would love to see a carrot cake recipe with frosting. :) My favorite but I’m in need of a healthier version. And, I second lemon bars as well! Another favorite…
I have a container of dried cherries I need recipes for. They are sweet and delicious, but I know you could make them even sweeter!!!
I have just heard about Align(a friend is reading Elzabeth’s from the Veiw new book about eating gluten free)and I am very interested in trying it. Great giveaway, thanks!
smores-like dessert, citrus bars, shortbread cookies, sandwich cookie, pound cake…i could go on and on :-)
anything chocolate – maybe a chocolate mousse? cookies?
How about something like a Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie?!
I’ve never tried rubarb and keep trying to come up with an “out of the box” idea to use it. Perhaps rubarb muffins, scones, crackers?!? No one seems to use it except for in pies. Ideas?
Something with Goji berries! Maybe granola bars or cookies?
Hey,
I just found your blog through your guest post on Katheats and I love all the resources you have. I also checked out globakery and it looks great, I too love experimenting with healthier baked goods.
You should make a healthy blondie recipe!
Please make something with bananas…I am growing tired of making banana bread!
PECAN PIE!!! You could hold a 5-carat diamond and a slice of pecan pie in front of me and I’d choose the pie!
Hi, I just started reading your blog today, and I love it so far! You have a ton of great stuff here–as soon as I finish reading one post, I see another one that I just have to read! lol
I would love to see something cool and creamy for summer, maybe some sort of vegan ice cream, but with less sugar than the ones in stores
I would love to see a multigrain quick bread (yeast free) that is sturdy enough to hold up to sandwiches! It wouldn’t be a dessert bread. Oh yeah, and I am gluten-free…hehe. You can do it! :)
Rice pudding YUM!!!
I would love to see a cheesecake or cinnamon bun or chocolate pie or banana creme pie recipe. ^^
I’d like to see you bake excellent fig muffins! mmm thanks for the context entry!
What about some sort of take on a coconut cream pie??
I would like to see a cheesecake or apple pie!
Is this a product one could take if on an antibiotic? Where can I purchase it? If I don’t win of course… :) haha
I would love to see a coffee cake!yumm :]