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Nutritional Yeast, Cheddar, and Almond Crackers – Grain Free and Low Carb

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These are my favorite crackers. I’ve been “testing” (gleefully eating) batch after batch to make sure I get them just right for you!

They are similar to my Sesame, Cheese, and Nut Crackers except they have the distinct flavor that only nutritional yeast can bring. I love nutritional yeast and butter on popcorn so it seems only natural to add it to other crunchy, crispy, cheesy snacks like these crackers.

A collage of bowls of grain-free crackers with text overlay.

As I try to limit the amount of processed and refined grains that are eaten under my roof, these crackers are quickly becoming one of the staple snacks that I make at home.

A bowl of crispy grain-free crackers.

Simple Is Good, Right?

Yes, simple is great! These little beauties are made with just five real food ingredients.

Preparing and Baking the Crackers:

Preheat your oven to 325°F.

In your food processor with the blade attachment add the grated cheddar, almond flour, nutritional yeast, and salt. Process these ingredients into a fine flour. Add the egg (beaten) and pulse the dough just until it comes together in a solid mass. You may need to add a little bit of oil at this point if the dough seems dry.

Cut pieces of parchment to fit your baking sheet. I have half sheet pans so I only need one pan per recipe but if your baking sheets are smaller you may require two. Turn the dough out on the parchment and break it into small pieces while gently shaping it into a rectangle. Cover the dough with a second piece of parchment and use your hand to gently press the dough into a nice even layer. Next, use your rolling pin to roll the dough in every direction. Take the parchment off periodically and fix the edges by folding them toward the center.

When the cracker dough is evenly rolled to just under 1/4 inch use a pizza cutter or knife to score the dough into sections. Slide the parchment and dough onto your baking sheet. Bake the crackers in the center of the oven for 30 minutes. Watch them closely after 25 minutes. They will be a uniform golden-brown color when they are finished.

Turn off the oven and let the crackers cool on the pan, in the oven with the door ajar. When they are completely cool you can easily break them apart and store them in an airtight container.

Enjoy these crackers with your favorite dip, spread, or cheese. They work pretty great as a snack by themselves as well!

Crackers in a bowl on a table.

Nutritional Yeast, Cheddar And Almond Crackers - Grain-Free And Low-Carb

Nutritional Yeast, Cheddar, and Almond Crackers – Grain Free and Low Carb

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

These light and flaky crackers are just right for snacking or serving with your favorite cheeses and dips!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  2. In your food processor with the blade attachment add the grated cheddar, almond flour, nutritional yeast, and salt. Process these ingredients into a fine flour. Add the egg (beaten) and pulse the dough just until it comes together in a solid mass. You may need to add a little bit of oil at this point if the dough seems dry.
  3. Cut pieces of parchment to fit your baking sheet. I have half sheet pans so I only need one pan per recipe but if your baking sheets are smaller you may require two. Turn the dough out on the parchment and break it into small pieces while gently shaping it into a rectangle. Cover the dough with a second piece of parchment and use your hand to gently press the dough into a nice even layer. Next, use your rolling pin to roll the dough in every direction. Take the parchment off periodically and fix the edges by folding them toward the center.
  4. When the cracker dough is evenly rolled to just under 1/4 inch use a pizza cutter or knife to score the dough into sections. Slide the parchment and dough onto your baking sheet. Bake the crackers in the center of the oven for 30 minutes. Watch them closely after 25 minutes. They will be a uniform golden-brown color when they are finished.
  5. Turn off the oven and let the crackers cool on the pan, in the oven with the door ajar. When they are completely cool you can easily break them apart and store them in an airtight container.
  6. Enjoy these crackers with your favorite dip, spread, or cheese. They work pretty great as a snack by themselves as well!
A collage of bowls of grain-free crackers with text overlay.

Thetis

Friday 26th of May 2023

Your recipe is so tasty and so easy! Thank you very much for sharing your recipe. I made a batch today and it turned out perfect. Loved not having to hassle with a sticky dough. Using parchment sheets was wonderful. Will make these often!

Butter For All

Wednesday 31st of May 2023

Hi Thetis!

Thanks so much! This is one of my favorite recipes. Look out for a crazy good variation of this recipe coming out soon!

KL

Sunday 10th of July 2022

Hello,

Would mozzarella cheese work ok in these instead of the cheddar?

Butter For All

Monday 11th of July 2022

Hey KL!

Yes, pretty much any cheese will work well! Enjoy :)

Leah

Sunday 20th of March 2022

Would a magic bullet work instead of a food processor? This sounds good and i've been craving crunchy snacks. Thank you so much!

Butter For All

Monday 28th of March 2022

Hi Leah,

I would do small batches of the the dry ingredients in the bullet. Turning it into a fine flour and pouring it into a large bowl as you go. Once it has all been blended, add the egg by hand. Then proceed with the recipe.

Hope this works!

Courtney

Mary

Sunday 4th of November 2018

I’m sorry if I just missed it, but do you have the nutritional information for these crackers? They sound delicious!

Mary

Ebony

Thursday 25th of October 2018

Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I've made these crackers quite a few times and will continue to do so. They truly are the BEST low carb crackers I've ever eaten and made...and Lord knows I've made many lol. If you're on the fence about making them, don't hesitate! They're super simple to make and are incredibly flaky and delicious. Even my non low carb husband eats them and frequently requests them. Moreover, my super picky sister visited last month and was very skeptical about trying the crackers. End result: she asked me to hide them because she couldn't stop eating them lol. Again, thank you for this amazingly delicious, yet simple-to-make recipe. It really is the BEST cracker recipe ever!

Butter For All

Thursday 25th of October 2018

Ebony,

This is one of the best comments I've ever received, thank you. You totally cracked me up!!! I have to hide theses crackers from myself as well so your sister is not alone! I'm just so happy your are enjoying the recipe. Yay!

-Courtney

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