Lunch with Louise

09/06/2026

Baked Zucchini Herb Crackers (Healthy Crunch)

📝 Description
Crispy light, and flavorful homemade crackers made with zucchini and herbs. Perfect as a healthy snack, low-carb option, or served with dips.

🍽 Servings
3-4 servings

⏱️ Prep Time
15 minutes

⏱️ Bake Time: 25-35 minutes

🧾Ingredients
1 medium zucchini (grated)
1 cup almond flour (or regular flour)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 egg
1tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp mixed dried herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
Optional: chili flakes or sesame seeds

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven:
Set oven to 180°C (350°F) Line a baking tray with parchment Paper.

Prepare zucchini:
Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess water using a cloth or paper towel.

Mix ingredients:
In a bowl, combine zucchini, almond flour, parmesan, egg, olive oil, and spices. Mix into a dough.

Roll thin:
Place dough on parchment paper, cover with another sheet, and roll very thin.

Cut shapes:
Cut into squares or cracker shapes using a 88 knife or pizza cutter.

Bake:
Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden and crispy.

Enjoy baking! 👩‍🍳

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I'll let you in on a secret, dears... For the longest time, I had this incredibly vivid memory of standing beside my Mum, patting a fluffy white dog that came right up to my waist. Sometimes I honestly wondered if my mind was just playing tricks on me! But while putting together a scrapbook of my Mum's life for my granddaughter Frankie, I found the absolute proof. A beautiful little photo from 1958 of me, Mum, and our Pomeranian, Bassie.

Going through these old boxes has been such a therapeutic labour of love. Scrapbooking isn't just about preserving photos; it's about keeping those precious stories alive for the next generation. You can read the full story about my very first memory and see the scrapbook pages on the blog here: https://www.lunchwithlouise.com.au/post/my-first-memory

Tell me, what is the very first memory that has stuck in your mind? Are you preserving your family history too? I would absolutely love to hear your stories in the comments below.

Love, Nana Louise 💛

In my head, I have this very vivid memory, the first memory that I can remember. It's me with my Mum patting a white dog that came up to my waist. I can recall the action and sensation of slowly patting the dog over and over again, and singing to it. My hand was slowly patting the dog as it was abou...

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