Easy Almond Flour Crackers (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
These almond flour crackers are crispy, crunchy, and so easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients. They’re perfect for snacking, pairing with your favorite dips, or adding to a cheese board whenever you want something homemade. The rich, nutty flavor and satisfying crunch make every bite delicious.
When hunger attacks, bring on the flax!
Why These Flax Crackers are So Awesome
Once you try these almond flour crackers, you’ll want to keep a batch on hand all week long.
- They Actually Stay Crispy. These bake up with a satisfying crunch and stay crisp for days when stored in an airtight container.
- Feel Fancy with Almost No Effort. A handful of homemade crackers can instantly make a simple cheese board or appetizer platter look special.
- Perfect for Homemade Gift Baskets. Package them in a jar or bag for a thoughtful handmade gift.
- Way Better Than the Boxed Version. Freshly baked crackers have a richer flavor and crispier texture than most store-bought options.
- Easy to Pair with Every Season. Serve them with fresh veggies in summer, warm soups in fall, or holiday spreads in winter.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
It’s rare that a recipe has such few ingredients while, at the same time, score pretty high in the health department. Here’s what you need to make them:
- Flaxseeds – Ground flaxseeds (rich in omega 3s!) help hold the dough together while adding a light nutty flavor and a little extra crunch. If you don’t have ground flaxseeds, you can grind whole flaxseeds in a blender or coffee grinder. Chia seeds can also work, but they may give the crackers a slightly different texture.
- Almond Flour – Gives them a tender, crisp texture and a rich, buttery flavor. For the best results, use finely ground blanched almond flour instead of almond meal, which is coarser and can make the crackers more crumbly. If you need a nut-free option, sunflower seed flour is a great substitute.
- Nutritional Yeast – Nooch adds a savory, cheesy flavor without any dairy, making the crackers extra tasty. If you don’t have it, you can leave it out for a more neutral-flavored cracker or replace it with a little grated vegan parmesan or your favorite dairy-free seasoning blend for a similar savory boost.
How To Make These Gluten-Free Crackers
Once you make a single batch of these almond flour crackers, you’ll get the hang of how thick you’d like to make the dough. These crackers are so yummy that you might eat an entire batch yourself!
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients – Mix the almond flour, ground flaxseed, nutritional yeast, and spices a bowl.
Step 2: Add Water to Make the Cracker Dough – Add the water a tablespoon at a time and really squish the ingredients together. You’ll be surprised how little water you actually need. The less water you use, the crunchier the crackers will be.
Next, Step 3: Roll Out the Dough – Form the mixture into a ball and place between sheets of parchment paper. Roll out the dough into a rough square shape and peel off the top sheet of parchment paper before cutting into cracker shapes.
Step 5: Cut into Cracker Shapes – Use a sharp scoring knife to slice through the dough into square cracker shapes. You can make the crackers any size, just make them all the same size. I made my crackers about 1-inch in size.
Step 6: Bake the Crackers – Transfer the entire parchment sheet (with almond flour crackers on it) onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes in a preheated oven at 400F, making sure to keep a careful eye on them after 5 minutes due to oven variations.
Finally, Step 7: Cool and Enjoy – When the almond flour crackers are done, remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before trying to remove them.
Serving Suggestions
Because these baked almond crackers are so darn simple and easy, there are dozens of ways to make this recipe your own. Here are a few tasty tips:
- Swap Seasonings – Adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add any herbs, spices, or dry flavorings that you wish. Rosemary, thyme, dill, chives, oregano, or basil are delicious in this recipe. Even cinnamon and sugar! (Trader Joe’s has many tasty seasoning mixes to choose from!)
- Be Creative with Cracker Shapes – You don’t have to stick to just squares. Use any unique cookie cutter shapes you like to cut out your crackers. It might be fun to make a few different shapes to go along with the season––such as leaves for autumn, mini snowflakes or snowmen for winter, flowers for spring, or suns for summer. Think of the holiday possibilities!
- Pair with Delicious Dips – These gluten free crackers are delectable on a dip platter along with hummus, salsa, vegan cheese, or even artichoke dip. Also incredibly yummy and addictive on their own!
- Super Snack Sensation – For a quick and nutrient-dense snack, pair your almond crackers with fresh fruit (or dried fruit) and even a few squares of vegan chocolate. Mmm!
Recipe FAQs
These crunchy crackers keep fresh in a covered container (or tin) for around 3-4 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
These almond flour crackers are chock-full of nutrients like omega-3s, thanks to the flaxseeds, and tons of fiber, protein, and vitamins in the almonds. You’ll only find whole food ingredients in these crackers, making them a healthy, nutrient-dense option!
No problem! You don’t need a flaxseed grinder to make them, either! Just use a simple coffee grinder to grind up a couple tablespoons of the whole seeds. Any leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the fridge for a couple of weeks before going rancid.
Sure! Our suggestion would be to use the full amount of ground flaxseeds to make the dough. Then, sprinkle whole chia seeds onto the surface of the crackers once they are rolled out and precut. Finish with a dash of salt and bake in the oven as usual. Great topping addition for even more omega-3s!
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Easy Almond Flour Crackers (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt, Use salt flakes if just adding to the top of the crackers and fine salt if adding to the recipe itself.
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional, but recommended
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the almond flour, ground flaxseed, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl. Mix well.
- Add one tablespoon of water at a time to the mixture. Use clean hands (or rubber spatula) to combine the mixture, pressing down firmly as you go. Keep adding one tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture feels like a moist (but not sticky dough). It should stick together, but not be wet or crumbly. Go slowly with this. If the mixture is too wet, add an extra tablespoon of almond flour. If it’s not wet enough and crumbles in your hands, add a half tablespoon of water.
- Once the cracker mixture forms a nice dough consistency, form into a ball and place on a piece of parchment paper. Add another piece of parchment paper on top. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a rough square shape and about ⅛-¼ inch thick. Peel off the top sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife score (or cut through) the dough into square cracker shapes by making first vertical and then horizontal lines about 1-inch apart. (You can make the crackers any size, just make them all the same size.)
- Once the cracker shapes are the way you like them, transfer the uncooked crackers and parchment paper onto the baking sheet. Pierce the tops of the crackers with the fork to make little holes. Not necessary, but it looks appealing after the crackers are cooked.
- Bake for 10 minutes, keeping a careful eye on them after 5 minutes. Since every oven is slightly different, this is important. The crackers are done when they look lightly golden at the edges. If you like a darker cracker, you can keep them in for an additional minute or two.
- When done, let the crackers cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before trying to remove them.
Notes
- Thickness Matters – The most important thing is to try and get all of the crackers to a uniform thickness so that they will bake evenly.
- Salt Sensitive? – If you are trying to reduce your salt, you can use a natural salt alternative or leave the salt out all together.
- Storing Tip – Keep fresh in a covered container (or tin) for around 3-4 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Nutrition
Thank you to our recipe tester, Ruth Havertz!
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Such an awesome way to use almond flour! I love these 🙂
Omg these look delicious and yummy
such a great snack and so simple to make too. love these crackers!
these crackers are the perfect snack! so so good!
These almond flour crackers are so good … thanks for the recipe!
I need to make these everyday! So delicious 🙂
I had no idea it was so easy to make crackers at home! Going to make these often!
I’ve been making these crackers for years and they’re so easy and delicious! My husband and I are both gluten-free and it’s sometimes hard to find crackers that are affordable and tasty. Now, we get a nice dose of Omega 3s, fiber, and a little protein with our snack. Yay! Adding different spices into the mix makes for awesome cracker flavor variations, too 😀