Easy Vegan Whole Wheat Crackers
Healthy homemade vegan crackers that are crunchy, crispy, and have a hint of cheesy/nutty flavor. You will love this dairy free snack that’s perfect for on the go, school, or work!
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Easy Healthy Whole Wheat Crackers
Good morning everyone! Welcome back to the blog. Today I have a special treat for you all. We are going to be making a healthy, vegan version of a classic snack – crackers. I don’t know about you guys, but I ate my fair share of crackers throughout high school.
Now that I’m vegan, I love making healthier, plant based versions of some of my favorite meals and snacks that I used to eat when I was younger (like this copycat Cookie Crisp cereal or these homemade vegan Cosmic Brownies).
This whole wheat cracker recipe has been a long time coming. I’ve been thinking about making healthy vegan crackers for a while, and I finally sat down and brainstormed the ingredients I wanted to use for this recipe.
I knew I wanted to keep it healthy with minimally processed ingredients, but I also wanted to make sure each cracker was flavorful, but not so overpowering that they couldn’t be dipped in hummus, thrown in soup, etc.
Last week, I finally mastered the texture and taste I was going for, and I’m so excited to share the recipe with you all. So, let’s dive into all the ingredients you will need to make this recipe a success.
Easy Healthy Whole Wheat Crackers – Ingredients
- Whole Wheat Pastry Flour – For this recipe, we will be using pastry flour. I used Bob’s Red Mill whole wheat pastry flour. It’s the best brand I’ve found in terms of texture and flavor, and I love using the flour in many of my baked goods.
- Oat Flour – This is one of my other favorite flours to bake with. I love mixing flours for the perfect consistency. This also prevents the dough from getting too thick and dense.
- Nutritional Yeast Seasoning – Nutritional yeast is a secret weapon when it comes to creating tasty vegan foods with extra nutrients and flavor. Not only does the nutritional yeast have a nutty/cheesy flavor, but it also packs in key nutrients like vitamin B12. I love using it in many of my savory dishes, and these vegan whole wheat crackers are no exception.
- Baking Powder – The baking powder is the leavening agent in this recipe that helps the crackers puff up. A little bit is all you need.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – The olive oil adds flavor, richness, and a source of healthy fat. It helps the dough come together and creates amazing flavor.
- Vegan Cheddar Cheese Shreds – For a hint of cheese flavor, you will want to use vegan cheddar cheese shreds. I used the Simple Truth Organic brand of vegan shreds because they are the least expensive option sold at my local Kroger. However, you can use whichever brand you can find. I have also tried the Daiya vegan cheese shreds, and I find the flavor of them to be pretty tasty as well.
- Nut Milk – The nut milk adds some much needed moisture to this recipe. It is the main liquid that will turn the flour mixture into a dough. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, because that’s what I had on hand. Of course, you can use any nut milk you would like. I do recommend that you use an unsweetened one though, since this is a savory recipe.
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Easy Vegan Whole Wheat Crackers
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour (I used Bob's Red Mill)
- 2 tbsp oat flour
- 2 tbsp vegan cheddar cheese shreds (I used Simple Truth Organic)
- 1 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp nut milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Add all ingredients to your food processor and process until combined.
- Add optional salt to taste.
- Press your mixture together into a ball of dough.
- Roll your dough out to about 1/16th inch thick on a piece of parchment paper.
- Cut your dough into rectangles/squares using a sharp knife, and add a design to your crackers if desired (I used a toothpick and the tip of a fork to create my design).
- Place your parchment paper with your crackers on it onto a baking sheet and spread the crackers out evenly.
- Bake your crackers for about 15 – 18 minutes, or until firm. Watch them closely so they don't burn. The thinner your crackers are, the faster they will bake.
- Enjoy your crackers plain, dipped in hummus, or on top of your favorite soup or chili!
Notes
This recipe truly is perfect for on the go. You can pack some of the whole wheat crackers to snack on at school or work, or make them for your kids to pack in their lunches.
When I was in middle school, my mom would often pack little crackers (like Wheat Thins or Goldfish) in my lunch, or for an after school snack to eat before cross-country or basketball practice.
It’s always nice to have convenient snacks around to grab when you’re in a rush, and it’s even better when you make your own from scratch. Not only are they fresher and healthier, but they’ll also likely save you quite a bit of money, since most of the ingredients themselves are inexpensive to buy in bulk (like the oats and wheat flour used in this recipe).
Plus, you can easily double or triple this recipe so you have a lot of crackers to enjoy throughout the week, whether they be for yourself or for your entire family.
I hope you enjoy making (and eating) this recipe just as much as I did, and I can’t wait for you to make it!
Sending happiness & light your way!
-Alyssa 🙂
