The Gourmet Mama

My sons love crackers, but I don`t love the ingredients in the storebought ones, so I came up with this healthy, fiber-filled version that they just adore. A little bit sweet, but not very and chock full of nutrients, these cute bear crackers are the perfect snack for kids or adults.

Bitty Bear Crackers

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

1/4 c. ground flax

1/4 c. 13 Cereals (use regular flour if you can`t find this)

1/3 c. oatmeal

1 c. water

1/3 c. oil

2 Tblsp. sugar (or substitute honey and lessen amount of water)

2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk water and oil. Add to the dry ingredients and mix quickly.

Dump the dough out onto a floured surface and roll out to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. To make the tiny bears you see here, I used bento vegetable cutters, but you can use any small cookie cutter.

Bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 250º for about 20 min. or until the crackers are crisp, but not burned. Store in an airtight container or zippered bag. Makes about 100 bitty bears.