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My immediate family doesn’t have any dietary restrictions however my mom eats completely gluten-free so we try to keep at least a few things in the house that she is able to eat when she visits. We don’t stash them away just for her though — we get things we like as well so my kiddos can have a snack with grandma! Mary’s Gone Crackers makes a great line of products that are not only gluten free but certified organic, non-GMO, kosher, vegan and do not contain nuts, dairy or eggs. They are quite possibly the safest snack out there for anyone with any sort of food allergies!
At the age of 43, Mary discovered she had celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes an inflammatory response when ingesting gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and most oats. She enjoyed baking so she started experimenting in the kitchen, creating gluten-free concoctions. Her favorite was a whole grain cracker made with brown rice, quinoa, and flax and sesame seeds. She started snacking on them everywhere, then sharing them at parties and with friends. On New Year’s Day in 1999 she decided to take the step to manufacture the crackers and Mary’s Gone Crackers was born. Today, her line of snacks made in a dedicated gluten free facility consists of a variety of cookies, pretzels and crackers. They are loaded with whole grains and healthy ingredients that make snacking more satisfying.
The Everything Pretzels are my personal favorite. I eat them plain, right out of the bag. They’d be great with dips too but they have so much flavor, it’s not necessary! Here’s a quick run down of the other products that are available from Mary’s Gone Crackers:
Crackers – Delicious, gourmet crackers that taste great alone or with a variety of toppings. The super crisp texture of Mary’s Gone Crackers offers a savory taste sensation and crunch in seven delectable flavors: Original, Black Pepper, Caraway, Herb, Onion, Hot ‘n Spicy Jalapeño and Super Seed. (SRP: $5.99 / 6.5 oz box)
Pretzels – A uniquely light and crunchy pretzel-snack that’s a healthier alternative to other high-sodium pretzels, these are chock full of exotic whole grains including brown rice, quinoa, amaranth and millet, as well as tasty and nutritious seeds including flax, sesame and chia seeds. The pretzels are naturally packed with omega-3s, fiber and protein and are available in three flavors: Sea Salt, Chipotle Tomato and Everything. (SRP: $4.99 / 7.5 oz bag)
love Cookies – Deliciously sweet, vegan cookies made with love and a blend of healthy, wholesome ingredients including high omega-3 chia seeds. Available in four yummy varieties: Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, “N’Oatmeal”® Raisin (no oats!) and Ginger Snaps. (SRP: $4.99 / 5.5 oz box)
My kids and I sampled the chocolate chip cookies. They loved them. Since I typically like a soft, less crunchy cookie, I wasn’t as big of a fan. They tasted alright but they weren’t my favorite.
Even though the crackers are quite flavorful, they are really good with toppings or dip too. I found this Black Bean Hummus recipe on the Mary’s Gone Crackers website that I can’t wait to try!
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained* or 30 oz. canned black beans, drained
3/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup cilantro, firmly packed
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3/4 cup green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika (optional topping)
1 box Mary’s Gone Crackers Caraway Seed Crackers
Preparation:
1. *To prepare black beans rinse one cup dry beans thoroughly and soak in warm water overnight. Drain water from beans and add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and continue to cook over low to medium heat until beans are soft.
2. Combine first 10 ingredients in food processor until smooth.
3. Serve with Mary’s Gone Crackers Caraway Seed Crackers.
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