This recipe is for the carb and cracker lover who is ready to up their game and make their own at home. (Trust me. It’s not as scary as it sounds.)
Or, if you ever make your own almond milk, you likely have leftover pulp! You can put it to good use in these crackers. (Yet another reason to try this recipe.)
What I’m saying is: These delicious crackers make excellent use of ingredients you likely have in your pantry right now. Shall we?
This recipe requiring just a food processor (or bowl!) and 7 ingredients to make.
The base is gluten-free flour blend and almond meal, and the flavor comes from salt, garlic powder, and rosemary. You could also add a little nutritional yeast for cheesiness if you’d like (see my Vegan Cheez Its for inspiration).
Next comes oil and water to bring moisture to the dough.
The fat adds a bit of flakiness, and water brings crispiness. A perfect balance of the two makes these crackers easy to roll out and form as well as spot-on in texture.
Once they’re rolled out and sliced, a quick trip to the freezer helps them firm up to make transferring to the baking sheet a breeze. Then just 15-20ish minutes in the oven and BAM! You have homemade crackers on your hands!
I hope you all LOVE these crackers! They’re:
Crispy
Tender
Flavorful
Wholesome
Easy to make
& So delicious
These would make the perfect snack to have on hand during the week. They would be especially delicious with Hummus, Nut Butter, Vegan Nutella (do it), Lentil Dip, Chickpea Shawarma Dip, Spicy Pimento Cheese Ball, or Smoky Harissa Eggplant Dip.
For similar recipes, check out our Vegan Cheez Itz and Cheezy Peanut Butter Crackers!
If you try these crackers, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see. Cheers, friends!
1-Bowl Vegan Gluten Free Crackers
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup DIY Gluten-Free Flour Blend*
- 2/3 cup almond meal* (or sub gluten-free oat flour*)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 3.5 Tbsp neutral oil (i.e. grape seed or avocado oil)
- 3-5 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C) and line 1 large or 2 small baking sheets with parchment paper (adjust number of baking sheets if altering batch size).
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Add dry ingredients to a food processor or a mixing bowl and process or whisk until thoroughly combine.
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Then add oil and pulse/use a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
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Add cold water 1 Tbsp at a time, pulsing/stirring until it forms a semi-sticky dough that’s moldable with your hands and not crumbly. It shouldn’t need more than 5 Tbsp (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
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Remove from processor or mixing bowl and form into a loose ball with your hands. Transfer to a clean surface lined with wax or parchment paper. Lay another sheet of parchment paper or wax paper on top and use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a rectangle slightly less than 1/8th inch thick (see photo).
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Use a knife, a pizza cutter, or a small cookie cutter to cut the dough into squares (or circles). Makes about 60 squares (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
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Transfer the dough (still on the wax paper or parchment) to a baking sheet and pop in the freezer for about 10 minutes to stiffen. This will help them firm up and become easier to transfer to the baking sheet.
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Once firm, use a spatula to carefully transfer the crackers to the parchment-lined baking sheet(s) in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching to ensure even baking.
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Bake for 16-22 minutes or until slightly golden brown (be careful not to burn). Remove from oven and let cool.
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Enjoy immediately. Store leftovers covered at room temp for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 1 month.
Notes
*You can try subbing other gluten-free flour blends, but I can't guarantee the results. Also, if not gluten-free, feel free to sub unbleached all-purpose flour, spelt flour, or whole-wheat pastry flour.
*You can sub gluten-free oat flour for the almond meal, but I haven't tried it and can't guarantee the results.
*If using almond meal leftover from making almond milk, I would suggest dispersing the meal on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baking at a low temperature (200 degrees F (93 C)) for 15-20 minutes or until dry and the texture of almond meal.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
*Recipe loosely adapted from my Vegan Cheez Its.
Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 12 five-cracker servings)
- Calories: 101
- Fat: 6.8g
- Saturated fat: 0.8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 1.8g
Can I sub AP flour? I really would like to make these!<-Busy teachers need their food!
Never mind, it seems you already stated I can. Thank you!
why would you do that? AP flour would be so bland, not to mention seriously not healthy . This recipe is delicious as is!
I love the idea of using the leftover pulp from nut milk because I always feel so wasteful for just tossing. How do you recommend using it in this recipe? Substituting the almond meal with the leftover nut pulp? (I’m assuming here that this would also work for pecans, walnuts and hazelnuts)
Oops, should have seen the notes. The answer is yes. But still curious if you think this would work with other nuts….
WOW! These look delicious.
Izzy | Pinch of delight
Can I use garbanzo bean flour?
It’s worth a shot! Let me know if you try it out.
Stop! Too many must-try recipes from this site already. Note to self to throw some togarashi and seaweed mix in for a fusion cracker.
I made the regular cracker recipe just a few days ago and I made my own Almond milk for the first time as well yesterday from your recipe. Great stuff.
Each day or once a week I try to incorporate healthier recipes into my meal planning. As well as purchasing items for my pantry to be able to create these meals which is a whole nother experience in cooking and preparing meals.
Your blog is usually my go to blog to find wonderful creative healthful meal planning recipes.
Thank you,
Jeff
So kind, thanks Jeff!
These look Aaaahh-maxing!
Do you by chance have a savoury lactation biscuit recipe? Or do you think this could be turned into one by adding brewers yeast? I’m not familiar with brewers yeast so have no idea how much I would add. Would love to know your thoughts x
Sorry I don’t presently!
I would add only about 1 tbs or even half! Brewers yeast is pretty bitter that’s why it’s usually put in sweet cookies(: although if your rosemary is very strong it will probably cover up the taste but these would be great lactation crackers! The flower, flax meal and brewers yeast is the triple threat!
Thankyou Robin, I thought they would be perfect too! I love savoury over sweet any day! :)
I made this with oat flour, store-bought gluten-free flour blend, canola oil, and basil since I did not want to go to a supermarket to buy other ingredients. And..!!!! It tastes super good too! Thank you so much for this recipe, Dana! I love this cracker! :)
Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Have been able to make these with a lower fat content? Or even oil free?
That’s a good question. I wonder if something like nut butter might be able to bind, and then increase the water a little bit?
I don’t use oil ( at all ) what will happen if I leave the oil ( fat ) out ? I want to make these !!!!
See the response above!
Please don’t eliminate oil from your cooking because you have been mislead to think it is bad for you. Not true at all. Bad oils are bad for us such as vegetable oils. They are inflammation producing in the body. Examples are corn, canola, cottonseed, Soybean, sunflower, safflower, corn, and palm oils. They are highly processed and deodorized and not healthy. Healthy fats are good for our body and our brain. Dr. Cate Shanahan has done a lot of research on this in case you want to look for more research. I wish you great health and happy cooking. These are excellent crackers with Avocado oil or olive oil. Healthy fats! I made these because I want to avoid gluten and processed fats from store bought crackers. Thank you for a great recipe!!
Love this recipe Rachel! So simple!… I am always finding ways to create simple raw / vegan versions of my old food faves that my hubby can enjoy and devour!
Wow! Love this recipe Rachel! As a raw vegan I’m always looking for simple ways to create versions of my old time food faves in a healthy way or make twists to create vegan version for my hubby to enjoy and devour. He is going to love this recipe and I can create a raw vegan version for myself too ;-) I’ll let you know how it turns! Miam!
Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Just made these! I didn’t have fresh rosemary so I added a good dash of paprika and some chili powder to flavor them. Decided not to use the food processor, and used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 GF flour (the non-chickpea kind), almond flour, and safflower oil. Baked for 20 minutes, and they’re delicious! Really crispy and hold together really well — will be great with dips. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Whoop!
I am definitely trying this. What do you think of adding some veggie pulp leftover from juicing?
Hmm, that might be too wet. But if you try it let me know!
Yum! I made these crackers tonight…they were easy and taste great. One question though – at the beginning of the blog you say they are seasoned with garlic powder, but I don’t see that in the ingredient list. Should some be added with the dry ingredients?
Thanks for another fab recipe!
Fixed! Thanks for the catch!
I made them–added 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast and 1/2 tsp garlic (I didn’t see garlic on the ingredients list) and I didn’t freeze and they were superb!
Thanks for sharing! I added the garlic powder – good catch! But it is optional.
These look so amazing! I’m always trying to find yummy things I can give my son without all of the added junk. I can’t wait to give these a try!
Could you make this as a sweet cracker? Like a cinnamon-sugar cracker?
Great idea! If you give it a try, report back on how it goes!
These were great! Rich and filling but healthy. I’m excited to add a cracker to my repertoire!
Can I use buckwheat flour in place of gf mix?
It’s worth a shot – let us know if you give it a try!
I tried to figure out how to use buckwheat groats I had at home with my minimal knowledge of tasty recipes with such ingredient and tried your recipe with buckwheat flour.
It makes up for less amount of crackers (circa 16) as the dough is quite thick. It would probably go better if I added more water :).
It is probably as not as light as these from the GL mixture of rice flour but I liked it :). The rosemary and garlic were perfect choice.
These look amazing. Love your site! Would you know if I could I use garbanzo flour instead of the DIY blend?
Thanks,
CC
i think i will try this recipe as it tastes very delicious and plus it is healthy as you only need to bake it.
I make similar to these but I top them with various seeds. And my sweet option is with raisins or goji berries.
I substituted quinoa flour for the GF flour, and oat flour for the almond meal. I didn’t have flax seeds so I used ground chia seeds instead. The crackers turned out fantastic! This recipe really is quick and easy. I don’t know why I waited so long to make it.
Never again will I pay $4 per box for gluten free crackers at the supermarket. Love these – thanks for the recipe!! <3
I substituted tamari for water and used coconut oil , great crackers , ty
I have a question about the recipe for 1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Crackers. What is the best way to process the fresh rosemary for this recipe? I grow lots of rosemary in my yard and would like to use more of it. Should it be ground fine or just minimally chopped. I noticed that the crackers seemed to have extra fine bits of it. I am concerned about grinding it so fine that it becomes mushy, because my rosemary is fresh and not dry like most of the store-bought variety.
Hi! Just chop it finely and that will do!
I just got finished making these crackers. I love them! Think I made them a little too thick but still have a crunch. I sprinkled seas at over the tops as well. Love the flavors! Will definitely make again!
YUM! I didn’t have flaxseed meal so I subbed chia seeds and used dried rosemary instead of fresh. These are delish and so easy!!
Thanks for sharing, Kalyn; I was wondering if I could sub chia seeds for the flax seeds. : )
Has anyone tried making with chickpea flour (in place of DIY flour) and nut butter (in place of oil)? Would love a heads up! ?
Hi Nicole, Did you try it with nut butter? Did it work?
Okay, I don’t subscribe to stuff. … That said, I notice in looking for recipes I keep ending up here. Really easy and fantastic vegan ideas…. delicious, too. Sign me up. I want more. THANKS!!
I made it and Used oat flour. I found I had to use about 5 tbsp water. And they were/are delicious!
I made these with Bulk Barn 1-1 GFAPF mix and they were absolutely delish. I had them with a non dairy cream of asperagus soup. Wow…thank you so much for this recipe. I will adapt it to my own.
Made these with another gluten-free flour and they were GREAT! I will try again with different herbs. I am glad my first attempt at making crackers went well. Thanks!
I just made these for the second time and accidentally put too much water in; they were good anyway! They were better with less water (the first time), but not ruined with more. They took longer to bake with the extra water.
I had about 20+ people try them and they ALL loved them!
Is it possible to make these in a dehydrator instead of the oven to make them raw?
The whole batch was gone in one night. Guessing they were a hit!
Yay! So glad to hear!
I am assuming that I can use my almond flour rather than the meal? Didn’t see anyone ask that so I thought I’d check. I know the texture and moisture content would be a bit different between the almond flour and meal, so hoping it works. Thanks.
Hi Mary! Yes, that should work!
Hi Dana, My son cannot have any oils at all- do you think this would work with just skipping it, or is there something I could substitute oil for? I feel like it would need the oil to firm or crisp up.
I have been baking gluten free for 18+ years. I followed this recipe to a tee and disappointed with the result. I ended up using 5 tablespoons of ice cold water yet my crackers were extremely dry and bland. Is there something you could suggest? I was really hoping these were going to work.
Great recipe! They taste delicious, I was just wondering if it’s normal that the crackers aren’t very crunchy. Thanks!
This was the first time I made crackers and they were delicious! I used all whole wheat pastry flour. I appreciate how specific the directions were and I needed 5 tablespoons of water to get the correct consistency.
Can domato flour be used..thanks
We haven’t tried making these with domato flour, but if you give it a try, report back on how it goes!
Brilliant recipe. I have done these several times always works well. I use rice flour as gluten free, and added garlic powder and nutritional yeast.
I skip step 7 ( freezing ).
Also I removed the paper, then topped the cracker sheet with chia seeds and rosemary before cutting these, gave these another press with the paper so the added ingredients stick to the crackers and then cut these.
They definitely look and taste the part. They are my favourite so far with a beetroot or kale and walnut hummus. Thank u. As always great recipes x
Great! Thanks for sharing, Delphine!
Hi, Dana! I had tried quite a few “failproof” cracker recipes before and non of them came out nearly right. This was delicious and worked out perfectly first time around. And really straightforward. Had to leave a comment to say – Great recipe! And thanks for sharing!
Glad to hear these worked out well for you, Fabi!
Hi Dana, just thought it was worth sharing here that I have now also experimented using coconut pulp leftover from making coconut milk in place of the almond meal and it also worked really well! Crispy, with a hint of coconut flavour and easy to make! Thanks again for the recipe.
Yum! Thanks for sharing, Fabi!
Thank you for this recipe! I wanted to make it twice before I left a comment. First, they are delicious, and I usually hate gluten-free flavors. But necessity struck and now I must, so for the past two years I’ve been learning to make G-free food.
In my attempts to make these crackers, I found that the water listed was not enough. Perhaps it was the flour I was using, but I just ended up with a bunch of crumbs both times. So I increased the water until the dough was pliable, and increased back time. Even like this, they came out just fine.
I also found them to be a bit bland at first (I did not use brewer’s yeast), but did not want to add salt, since the lower-sodium is a good thing. I added more herbs from my garden (rosemary, thyme, sage, mint and chives), and then of course…. it turned the dough green :) but it didn’t change the baking at all.
Although I usually have flaxseed kicking around, i didn’t this week, so I added chia and sesame seeds. That kind of gave them an interesting crunch. (Wish I could attach a photo…)
Bottom line, I realize that this recipe is a Very Good Basic recipe that can stand innovations according to the taste of each baker. I give it 5 stars!!
Thanks for sharing!
The All purpose flour recipe says that the xantnan gum is optional. Did you use it in your recipe?
Thanks!
Yes I did. However in this recipe it’s not critical.
I substituted buckwheat flour for the almond meal. The biscuits filled the house with a lovely herby aroma and tasted delicious! Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Robyn!
Hi,
What do you consider Gluten free flour blend? I am a recent gluten free patient and I am still learning, added to that I live in Jamaica and we all the flours independent , just haven’t come across a blend…..is this a recipe mix for this?
I am also new to you site… it looks amazing. Super excited to try this recipe :)
Hi Patricia! You can find our gluten-free blend here!
so good! I substituted thyme for the rosemary + added some parm cheese, and they came out delicious.
Outstanding! My only change was the addition of some lemon pepper as I like a bit of heat and it complements the rosemary flavor nicely. Also added a bit of nutritional yeast as had been suggested. Brought them to my meditation group and they were mindfully devoured. 😊
Is the 3.5 for the oil 3-1/2 or 3 to 5 like the water?
It’s 3.5, like 3 1/2!
OK, thanks! I wondered, because of other fractions being expressed as 1/4, 1/8.
Great recipe! Works every time. I always use whole wheat pastry flour and oats. I also add a table spoon of nutricional yeast for that extra cheese flavour. It’s magical.
Thanks, Ana!
I have made these a few times now and they are really good. If the dough is too wet, they come out soft. If it’s too dry, they are difficult to roll out. I use olive oil as the oil. One commenter says she lets the dough rest to get thinner crackers. This works for me! I let the dough rest 5 minutes, roll them out thin between 2 sheets of parchment paper, let the dough rest again, and then roll them thinner. Then pop them in the freezer as directed. After I’ve transferred them to a baking sheet, I top them with a sprinkling of coarse sea salt before baking. I’m making a double batch today as they are completely addictive! I plan to experiment with different spices and flavors once I get tired of rosemary-sea salt.
Thanks for sharing your experience and tips! We are glad you enjoyed the recipe :D
Hi Dana, thanks for a fun and delicious recipe. It’s the first time I’ve ever attempted crackers but will definitely use this recipe again.
I made these tonight and they were SO good. I topped a few with some home made tomato bruschetta mix, and even through the dressing soaking the crackers, they didn’t get soggy and held up to the heavy topping. Thank you so much 💕
I made this for my christmas dinner party and they were a huge hit! It was my first time making savoury biscuits so I was a little worried but this recipe was perfect (and super easy!). Thank you so much!!