These almond crackers are salty, crispy, and SO easy to make. Homemade crackers are healthier than store bought and this low carb snack has only four ingredients! This recipe follows the SCD and Paleo diets. The crackers are gluten free, grain free, low carb, and dairy free.
Hi friends! It's been a little over four years since I've had a cracker! Crazy right? FOUR YEARS! That is a really long time to abstain from crunchy cracker deliciousness.
I know what you're thinking, "Jen, why in the world haven't you had a cracker in so long?". Honestly, I don't know!
When I was first diagnosed with my autoimmune disease and began the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD), I had to remove all gluten and grains from my diet, which included traditional crackers.
Over the years I've been working on revamping my favorite foods and meals to fit into my new dietary lifestyle. Up until now, crackers just weren't high up on my list!
However, I've been in a snacking rut recently and started thinking about what my favorite snacks were prior to the SCD, which is how I decided that a cracker recipe was a must!
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Are crackers good for you?
Crackers that are purchased from the grocery store have a TON of ingredients, most of which are difficult to pronounce! Homemade crackers however, are a different story. These little guys are made with only four pantry staples!
With such clean ingredients, I feel no guilt indulging in these low carb crackers. Like anything in life though, moderation is key!
How do you make homemade crackers?
To begin, mix the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls. Then, pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix together until the dough forms.
Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper before rolling it out.
The thickness of the almond crackers is really up to you. The thinner you're able to roll out the dough, the crispier the crackers.
Just try to get them all the same thickness or you'll have some crackers that will burn while others remain chewy.
Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into squares then transfer the dough and bottom parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
Sprinkle the crackers with some sea salt before putting the pan into the oven.
After about 10 minutes, you'll see the crackers turn a lovely golden color. Take them out of the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before handling.
Simply use your hands to gently snap the crackers apart.
What do you eat with crackers?
These almond crackers are great with a variety of cheese, dips, or a smear of almond butter.
You can even throw them into soup or on top of a salad to add a little crunchiness.
I like to put some in a small container to bring with me when I'm out running errands. There's really no wrong way to eat a cracker!
Looking for more snack ideas?!
- Grain Free Herb Crackers
- Baked Black Bean Tater Tots
- Broccoli Dip (Broccomole)
- Instant Pot Chicken Wings
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Almond Flour Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Place the almond flour in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and coconut oil. Pour the wet mixture onto the almond flour and stir until well combined.
- Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and use a rolling pin to roll the dough to ⅛ inch thickness. Roll it thinner for an even crispier cracker!
- Remove the top piece of parchment paper and use a pizza cutter or large knife to score the dough into squares, making about 30 small crackers. Evenly sprinkle the crackers with the sea salt.
- Gently transfer the parchment paper to a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes on the middle rack until the crackers are a light golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes before gently separating them. Cool completely before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Feel free to add any herbs or spices you'd like to the dough.
- I like to trace the bottom of my baking sheet onto the parchment paper, that way I can roll out the dough a bit smaller than my baking sheet to ensure it will fit!
- The calories and carbs calculated in this recipe are an estimate and can change depending on the brands used. The estimated carb count per cracker (assuming you've made 30 equal size crackers) is 0.2 grams. Estimated carb count for the entire batch is 6 grams.
Nutrition
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lilly
Tried these for the first time and LOVED the recipe! The coconut oil is a great add to make them crisp.
Joy
These were pretty good. I don’t if it’s possible to use olive oil instead of coconut oil. I was not a fan of the coconut oil in this recipe. I added the salt to the almond flour because I didn’t read the instructions that way. it came out pretty good. Just wasn’t a fan of the coconut oil taste.
Jennifer
Hi Joy, you can absolutely use olive oil instead of coconut!
Kayla
Hi, thank you for this recipe. How many net carbs are in the whole recipe? Of the 6g carbs, how many are fiber? In the nutrition facts it list .2 carbs and .1 fiber. Does that mean the whole recipe is 3g net carbs?
Jennifer
Hi Kayla! If you plug the recipe into an app like myfitnesspal you should be able to get the information you're looking for. Keep in mind that the brands you use might also have an effect on the nutritional values.
Bev
Made these many times now. So quick and easy and a great base recipe. I like to use 1tbs of flaxseed meal with 3 tbs water in place of the egg. I also add 1/2 tsp each of onion & garlic powder. 1tsp crushed rosemary and 1tbs chia seeds.❤
Jennifer Brown
Sounds delicious Bev! Thanks for sharing!
Gina Millis
These came out great. I omitted the salt and substituted 1 tsp of "Everything Bagel Seasoning" since that had salt in it. I thought they would be too sticky to roll out so I popped them in the fridge while the oven was preheating which firmed the dough up just enough to roll perfectly. There's not as many in the photo as the recipe made because I was eating them as they were cooling! Thanks for the recipe - it's a keeper. I don't see how to leave my photos or 5 star review - sorry!
Jennifer
So glad you enjoyed the crackers Gina! I think I might need to go out and buy myself a bottle of "Everything Bagel Seasoning", so many readers have commented that they love the seasoning on these crackers!! Thanks for letting me know the star function wasn't working, I believe I've fixed the problem and as long as you don't mind, I'll go ahead and input the 5 stars.
LaDonna
Has anyone used chia 'eggs' with this recipe? Am anxious to try this but can't eat eggs.
Fen
I also can't eat eggs and just made them with flax eggs! 1T flax meal and 2.5T warm water to replace 1 egg, let stand a few minutes to gel. Worked great and the crackers are delicious :3
Nicole
My husband and I love this recipe!! We add some of our homemade ranch seasoning into the dough sometimes to mix it up a little!!
Jennifer
What a yummy option! I'm happy you enjoy the recipe, thanks for sharing!
Melody
Made these today & it was perfect! Perfect for my cheese & cracker cravings. Thank you!
Jennifer
Glad you enjoyed them!
Tiffany
I made these today with a substitution of Aquafaba instead of the egg and I must say it was perfect! To do the substitution put the egg in a liquid measuring cup and in another measuring cup put the exact same amount of Aquafaba. It turns out to be 1/8 of a cup of Aquafaba. I accidentally put in too much and had to add some more flour and oil! But they turned out perfect! I also dusted them with everything bagel seasoning and fresh ground Himalayan salt. Put the parchment back on top and lightly went over it with a rolling pin to lightly mash it down. Then transferred it to the baking sheet. I have to say they are great!
Jennifer
How interesting that the recipe worked with aquafaba, thank you so much for sharing! Glad that you enjoyed the crackers!
Jackie
Made these today! They are great! Love the crunch!
Thank you!
candice
Can you replace almond flour with coconut flour?
Jennifer
Unfortunately you cannot. Coconut flout requires TONS more moisture than almond flour.
Cherrye
How many carbs in this recipe per cracker?(30)
Jennifer
0.2 carbs per cracker (assuming you've made 30 equal size crackers). The carb count for the whole batch should be 6 grams. Keep in mind that the nutrition information can vary slightly depending on the brands used.
Lynn
Finally found my cracker fix! I added fresh rosemary and a few drops of hot sauce. Thanks so much .
Jennifer
Those additions sound delicious! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Kim
Question about the carbs...I put in the ingredients in MyFitnessPal and it says for the almond flour it's 40 carbs per batch. Is this correct?
dana
Is there something we could add to this to make them last longer and not have to been fridge? Would love to make a couple batches and just store in airtight containers. Thanks.
Rene
Great recipe! So easy to make and they taste delicious. These will be my go to cracker recipe.
Thanks Jen
Kendra
Thank you for this recipe!! Not only does it make great crackers, but I've used it as a pizza crust too!
Jennifer
You're welcome Kendra! Glad to hear you enjoy the recipe and thank you for sharing that it works as a pizza crust! Yum!
Renee
Can these be stored in the freezer and taking out when you want them?
Jennifer
I haven't tried storing them in the freezer (we normally eat them straight away, haha!). My only concern would be that they might get soggy as they defrost. If you decide to store them in the freezer though I'd love to hear how they hold up.
Kadee Newkirk
Did you ever try freezing them? I was wondering the same thing!
Jennifer
You know, I haven't tried freezing them! If you decide to try it please come back and let us know how it worked out!!
Jenn
Do these crackers have an egg flavor?
Jennifer
Not at all!
Tammy Hebert
Can you substitute something for coconut oil?
Jennifer
Hi Tammy! Yes, you can use olive oil in place of the coconut oil!
Pete
How many carbs are there in batch?
Jennifer
Hi Pete, the whole batch has 6 grams of carbs. My Fitness Pal is a great free app that will automatically pull any recipe from the internet for you and give you the nutritional info! Hope this helps!
Louella M Devlin
Just tried these and they are amazing. I didn't have coconut oil so substituted with olive oil and it worked great. I added garlic powder and salt but next time I think I'll sprinkle with parmesan too... I can finally have cheese and crackers again without feeling guilty... Thank You!!
Dona Maclennan
These are amazing. Love these crackers and their crunch. I added garlic powder and salt and pepper and they turned out great. Will definitely be making these over and over.
Jennifer
Glad to hear it Dona!
Debo Brothers
First time user of almond flour. Tried the cracker recipe because it looked easy and it was! I used 1/4 cup water & ground flax seed instead of egg (allergic) added shredded cheese 3/4 cup. Also put in 1/4 tsp of baking soda & 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar. So far best recipe yet for cracker lovers! Thank you!
Jennifer
Glad you enjoyed it and that you were able to alter the recipe for your dietary needs!
Marie
Is almond flour the same as almond meal?
Jennifer
Hi Marie! Almond flour and almond meal are a tad different, below is a link to a post on Instagram where I talk about the difference. For this particular recipe, you can use almond meal instead of flour...the texture will be much different though! Let me know if you have more questions!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn1pLTgBhMc/
Linda
Why do these need to be kept in the refrigerator?
Jennifer
Almond flour baked goods tend to go bad faster than baked goods made with regular flour. Storing in the fridge helps preserve the freshness of the crackers and ensures they don't get too soft.
Rebekah
Can an egg substitute be used to make these crackers? If so, do you have a recommendation? They look delicious!
Thank you.
Lori
I just tried these today for a paleo chili the SO made in a crock pot and these were so good and so easy to make. One of a few Pinterest recipes that worked out for me, haha. Have you tried these with any seasonings in the dough? Would that affect the baking? I’m definitely not a baker and want to make sure I don’t mess it up next time 🙂
Jennifer
Happy to hear that you enjoyed them! You can add whatever herbs and seasonings you'd like to the dough!
Linda
What is the carb count on these please?
Jennifer
Hi Linda! Each cracker is .2 grams so the whole batch is 6 grams. My Fitness Pal is a great free app that will automatically pull any recipe from the internet for you and give you the nutritional info! Hope this helps!
Jennifer Porter
Could you substitute melted butter or evoo in place of the coconut oil?
Jennifer
I haven't tried it myself so I'm not 100% sure. If you decide to experiment with it, come back and let us know how it went!
Joanna
I used EVOO in place of the coconut oil and they turned out fantastic!
Jennifer
Great to know Joanna! Thanks for sharing!!
Sandi Ramirez
Thank you. I have just been cleared to add almonds back into my diet after 25 years of not eating them. I am celiac and eat grain, dairy and refined sugar free. Have not eaten a cracker in over 11 years. I plan to make these tomorrow.
Jennifer
Happy to hear that you can FINALLY eat almonds again! Hope you enjoy these =)
Shirley Fenstermaker
made these today....yum...I ate the whole batch!
Jenny
We added a seed mix with sesame, sunflower and pepitas to add more nutrition for a Keto diet. They look and taste great.
kat
I love the idea, but it seemed like there were some wet ingredients missing. One egg seemed like there was no liquid, it was still powder. What did I do wrong? I couldn't get it to stick together. I'm not a baker. I'm very interested in learning how to bake with almond flour, I realized I'm sensitive to gluten.
Melissa
Did you add the tbsp on melted coconut oil?
Claudia Lamascolo
I have been searching for almond flour recipes and came across this and got so lucky. My son is a diabetic and i cant wait to make this for him thank you for posting