Paleo Herb Crackers

My youngest is on a grain free diet due to multiple food protein intolerances.
A lot of times, children with some type of auto immune dysfunction will have what is called "Leaky Gut Syndrome". I've said this before, but this has just very recently been recognized by the AAP as a true diagnosis. What a huge step! Without getting into too much detail, Leaky gut can cause a variety of gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms.
Here is a quick explanation from Dr. Andrew Weil
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA361058/what-is-leaky-gut.html

Leaky gut syndrome (also called increased intestinal permeability), is the result of damage to the intestinal lining, making it less able to protect the internal environment as well as to filter needed nutrients and other biological substances. As a consequence, some bacteria and their toxins, incompletely digested proteins and fats, and waste not normally absorbed may "leak" out of the intestines into the blood stream. This triggers an autoimmune reaction, which can lead to gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal bloating, excessive gas and cramps, fatigue, food sensitivities, joint pain, skin rashes, and autoimmunity. The cause of this syndrome may be chronic inflammation, food sensitivity, damage from taking large amounts of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), cytotoxic drugs and radiation or certain antibiotics, excessive alcohol consumption, or compromised immunity.
Leaky gut syndrome may trigger or worsen such disorders as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma.
My colleague, pediatrician Sandy Newmark, M.D., who deals with leaky gut syndrome in children, tells me that it isn't clear how many people have this disorder or exactly what problems can be attributed to it. Dr. Newmark says that it has been established that a significant percentage of children with autism have increased intestinal permeability, but it isn't known whether this is a cause or an effect of food sensitivities and an underlying metabolic problem.

So back to the crackers!  These are great, because I can give them to both kids and A doesn't feel like he is missing out.  These are really good too.  They are made using almond flour and they have a light buttery crispy texture.  Paleo diet or not, they are good.  I'm am going to try some other flavors.  I already made an apple cinnamon one along with the herb.  I am thinking of making a cheese one for W, and maybe a pumpkin one, and one using my chicken bone broth.  I cut them out in little shapes that were easy for them to pick up.  I'm going to look around for some cute little cookie cutters.  Here is the recipe for the Herb crackers.

 

Paleo Herb Crackers (thanks to http://www.multiplydelicious.com/thefood/2011/09/paleo-herb-crackers/)

 

2 cups almond flour

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoon favorite herbs of choice (I used a blend of pizza seasoning and rosemary)

2 tablespoons water

1 egg white

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine almond flour, salt, and spices in a medium mixing bowl.  In a small bowl, whisk together the water, egg white, olive oil, and coconut oil (melted).  Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until stiff dough forms and all dry ingredients are wet.
Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll out to an even thickness of about 1/8 of an inch.  Transfer parchment to a baking sheet pan and remove the top piece of parchment.  Using a pizza cutter trim off uneven edges of dough, then cut the sheet of dough into cracker size pieces/squares.
Bake for 10 minutes.  Turn off oven and let crackers sit inside oven for an additional 10 minutes, until golden.