3-Ingredient Savoury Alkaline Flatbreads (Gluten-Free)

alkaline flatbread recipe

3-Ingredient Savoury Alkaline Flatbreads (Gluten-Free)

I absolutely love this recipe – it’s so quick, easy, and makes practically any meal time delicious.

We all struggle at breakfast from time to time, for variety and speed, and this delivers.

It works for a packed lunch to take to work…and how many times a week do you wonder (like me), what am I going to make for dinner tonight!?” – and it works wonders at dinner too!

PLUS there is a nutritional punch to these flatbreads as well:

Quinoa:  Quinoa is a plant-based complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids. It also has 5 grams of fiber and 2 grams of omega-3 per cup cooked which is quite a benefit!

Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a gluten-free superfood, high in protein and omega 3. Their soluble fiber absorbs water to form a gel that is naturally good for your digestive system and slows the conversion of carbohydrates into simple sugars.

Coconut Oil:  Coconut oil is a saturated fat that contains lauric acid which can boost immunity and fight harmful bacteria. It also contains linoleic acids, another type of healthy fatty acid. The saturated fats in coconut oil have been proven to lower LDL and raise HDL cholesterol, PLUS the caprylic acid is proven to destroy candida. Winner!

And there are a TON of different topping ideas you can try.  I’ve given a few ideas below the recipe, but I’d love to hear yours too!

3-Ingredient Flatbreads (Gluten-Free)

alkaline flatbread closeup

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup of uncooked quinoa
  2. 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  3. 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Put the uncooked quinoa in a medium-sized saucepan and add 2 cups of filtered, cold water. Bring to a simmer, and allow to cook down until the water has gone and the quinoa is light and fluffy.
  2. While this is happening, get the oven pre-heating to 350°F (180°C) and line either one big baking sheet or two medium baking sheets with baking paper.
  3. Now the quinoa is done, stir in the chia seeds and coconut oil, adding a pinch of Himalayan salt and 3/4 cup of water. Give this a good stir, it should look a little soupy.
  4. Process the mixture in a food processor until the quinoa is almost all blended – you should have a bit of texture to it.
  5. Now it’s time to make the flatbreads! You’ll need to oil your hands so it doesn’t stick to you, and you want to spoon out the mixture onto the baking sheets to you’re making 8-10 flatbreads.
  6. Push down on each blob of mix until it’s nice and thin, and shape it into a circle.
  7. Now bake for 25 minutes until the edges are firm to the touch. Once they’re done, using a spatula, move them to a cooling rack and (important) they will firm up as they start to cool down. If you want to eat them as a sort of oversized cracker (I’ve done this too – delicious) leave them cooking for a further 10 mins.
  8. Now it’s time to top them! See my ideas below!

 

Topping Ideas for the Alkaline Flatbreads

  1. Avocado, tomato & red onion
  2. Almond butter and strawberries
  3. Use the flatbread like a mini pizza base – top with classic pizza stuff
  4. Hummus
  5. Smoky eggplant dip with tomato & coriander (recipe coming!)

The limit is our collective imagination!

Enjoy, I hope this gives you another tool in your armory to keep living alkaline, keep it simple and get you out of those “what am I going to eat” moments!

Ross

alkaline flatbread pile

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  1. MARY ELLEN GARDNER Reply

    I am looking for a bread recipe with millet, brown rice, quinoa or Oat flour. No Tapioca or potato starch of gums.

  2. Valerie Jackson Reply

    Ross, have recipes not been sent for February yet?
    I have not seen any new recipes.

    Also, should I take turmeric supplements along with doing the turmeric tea or latte daily?

    • ross Reply

      Watch inbox tonight – you’ll be getting three, to make up for it. Just been really busy – no excuse 🙂

  3. Margaret Reply

    Looking forward to making the flatbreads

  4. Ester Reply

    I love the crackers! I guess my cookie sheet was not big enough, and they were a bit thick on my first attempt, so I had to cook them much longer. I cut my crackers before bakiing with a pizza cutter. As they bake, they shrink and separate. I dip the pizza cutter in water prior to cutting so that the dough does not stick. I do this with my dehydrated flax crackers as well.

  5. Ololade Abiodun Reply

    Thanks Ross, I’m enjoying every recipes can’t wait to get more

  6. Sarah Reply

    Hi Ross, I’m not sure I do well with quinoa (had it once and got terrible stomach cramps). Do you think I could sub with millet instead? Thank you.

  7. Mónica PAVON BURKLE Reply

    I am going to bake it! Thank you! Looking forward for more recipes.

    • ross Reply

      🙂

  8. Cheryl Challis Reply

    Thanks Ross for the flatbed recipe. It will come in handy as i always look for a bread alternative.
    My question to you is: Do tomatoes and eggplant cause leaky gut?
    I was quite taken a back when i read an article on this. I enjoy both these vegetables and now i have limitted them in my diet.
    I would really be interested in your opinion on this. You do briefly mention leaky gut in your ARC book, but not thst you should avoid tomatoes and eggplant?
    Thank you
    Cheryl

  9. Rosemary Walker Reply

    I LOVE this recipe although I prefer the nutty flavour and crunch by leaving them longer in the oven to crisp up into crakers. Thanks Ross, another winner ! 😊

  10. Genevieve Forde Reply

    Thanks Ross. They’ve certainly got character!
    I’d like to receive you recipes. They help me to cook, and give me healthy ideas for the best food – even if I don’t make all of them.
    Thank you – Nga mihi –
    Genevieve Forde
    Aotearoa NZ

    • ross Reply

      ❤️

  11. Hannah Reply

    Made these today. So versatile! So far, pumpkin hummus with spinach and red onion as topping. Also could spice them more savory or sweet for different ideas… especially for the holidays. Will try making them like crackers next time too. Thanks!

  12. Ann Botnick Reply

    Awesome recipe Ross. Miss crackers. Saved the eggplant dip recipe just waiting for this one. Can’t wait to make them this weekend hopefully.

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