Gluten-Free Almond Flax Cracker

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Teri Gruss, MS
Teri Gruss, MS
Freelance writer and nutrition expert Teri Lee Gruss, M.S. has written hundreds of recipes focusing on healthy gluten-free cooking.
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Updated on 12/3/21
Gluten-Free Almond Flax Cracker

The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii

Prep: 8 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 23 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Yield: 24 crackers
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
39 Calories
3g Fat
1g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 24
Amount per serving
Calories 39
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 44mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Try this easy recipe for homemade gluten-free and grain-free almond flax cheese crackers, and you will find you will not need to buy store-bought crackers anymore.

This healthy recipe contains zero flour or gum. It is made with simple ingredients: almond meal, healthy ground flax meal, and Parmesan cheese. Egg white holds the mixture together, and it is very easy to roll out.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour, or finely ground almond meal

  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons flax meal

  • 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free savory herb blend

  • 1/4 teaspoon gluten-free garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 large egg white

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Gluten-Free Almond Flax Cracker ingredients

    The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii

  2. Preheat oven to 350 F/176 C. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, and stir to blend.

    dry ingredients in a bowl

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  3. Add olive oil and egg white, and stir until mixture is combined and sticks together.

    Add olive oil and egg white to the dry ingredients in the bowl

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  4. Turn mixture onto one of the sheets of parchment paper. Form into a ball.

    flax cracker dough ball

    The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii

  5. Place the second sheet of parchment paper over the mixture, and use a rolling pin to evenly roll the dough until it is about the thickness of a pie crust, about 1/16-inch thick.

    flax cracker dough between sheets of parchment paper

    The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii

  6. Gently peel back the top sheet of parchment, and use a pizza wheel or large knife to score the dough into squares, rectangles, or strips—whatever shape you like.

    flax cracker dough cut with a roller

    The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii

  7. Carefully transfer the cracker dough on the parchment paper to a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Check the crackers after 12 minutes because, when they begin to brown, they brown quickly. If your oven bakes unevenly, turn the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.

    flax cracker dough on a baking sheet

    The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii

  8. Remove from oven, and cool for about 10 minutes before gently breaking the crackers apart.

    Gluten-Free Almond Flax Cracker on a baking sheet

    The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii

Tips

  • Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten.
  • Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.
  • Store crackers in an airtight container or wrap and freeze.