Homemade goldfish crackers are surprisingly easy to make. With 6 ingredients total –almond flour, salt, baking soda, cheddar cheese, olive oil, and egg, they make a fantastic low-carb, gluten-free snack for kids and adults alike.
Low-Carb Keto Goldfish Crackers
And since these Goldfish Crackers are low-carb and full of healthy fat, they’re definitely the perfect snack for those of you on a Keto Diet. If you’re a fan of the low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet you’ll want to check out my Keto Diet Recipes page!
Healthy Goldfish Crackers Recipe
This low-carb goldfish crackers recipe is a bit sentimental for me since I grew up on processed, packaged goldfish crackers as a kid.
Low-Carb Keto Goldfish Crackers
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ⅛ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cheese
- Pulse in oil and eggs until well combined
- Divide dough into 2 pieces
- Place 1 piece of dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll to ¼-inch thick
- Remove top layer of parchment paper
- Use a goldfish cookie cutter to cut out little fish
- Transfer goldfish to a parchment lined baking sheet
- Roll leftover dough and place in refridgerator; repeat process with second piece of dough
- Bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes
- Serve
How to Make Homemade Goldfish Crackers
As you might imagine, cutting out dozens of tiny goldfish crackers can take a bit of time. If you want to save time and would enjoy a cracker that is more like a gluten-free Cheez-It, simply cut the dough into squares after you roll it out on the parchment paper, and then transfer the parchment paper (dough and all) to the baking sheet.
Grain-Free Goldfish Crackers
If you’re wondering if these are Paleo goldfish crackers, the answer is, I don’t know. It depends on what your definition of Paleo is. It depends on which foods your body can digest. It depends on what you consider a real food. I can tell you for sure though that these are grain-free goldfish crackers and that my boys and I love them!
Use Organic Dairy in Goldfish Crackers Recipe
Be sure to use organic dairy when you make this recipe. We use organic dairy in our house as it is better for the children, the cows, and our environment overall, and we do not wish to support the regular use of antibiotics in animal husbandry.
Dairy-Free Goldfish Crackers Recipe
Please leave a comment and let me know if you’d like me to create a dairy-free goldfish cracker recipe. If enough of you raise your hand and request it, I’ll get to work on it for you this fall!
Low-Carb Keto Crackers Recipes
Here are some of my low-carb keto cracker recipes for you:
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared this recipe in February 2015.
Brenda says
Hello! These sound amazing. I made your salt and pepper crackers today and LOVED them! I would love to see a dairy-free version of this. I may try it with nutritional yeast and just see what happens. :-) Thank you so much!!
Elana says
Thanks Brenda! I’m so happy to hear you LOVED my Salt & Pepper Crackers. Here’s that link for other readers:
https://elanaspantry.com/salt-and-pepper-crackers/
Thanks again!
Elana
Jessica says
These are a pleasant texture, but a little bland to my taste. I wonder if the mild cheddar I used is the culprit. What type of cheddar have other people used? Did anyone try adding other seasonings?
Elana says
Jessica, thanks for your comment! If you click on the words “cheddar cheese” in the ingredients portion of the recipe you will see the type of cheddar I use. So glad to hear you enjoyed these crackers :-)
Janice says
⅛ teaspoon sea salt ….what kind of measurement is this? I’ve noticed it on other recipes of yours as well and have been afraid to try them as I don’t know what amount to use
Elana says
Janice, thanks for your comment! This typically happens when your browser is very old and needs to be updated.
Patti says
Hi Elana,
I love these crackers. Amazing!!! What about the chopped liver. I love that to. Do you make that yourself. If so where can I find the recipe.? Also is the chopped liver on the paleo diet.?
Thanks so much for a great recipe and all the hard work I know that goes into this process.
Elana says
Patti, stay tuned for the chopped liver recipe which is very paleo! Thanks for letting me know these crackers are amazing :-)
Marleigh says
Wonderful snack. I like mine a little saltier so I just added 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Perfect. I made them last week and they are still crispy from the fridge. I made them just regular cracker style since I was craving crackers. They are delicious with avocado/guacamole or even as a little appetizer combo like adding pepperoni and cheese onto them. These will be my go-to crackers when I have my salty/cheese/crispy cravings. Thank you for another simple but satisfying recipe.
Elana says
Marleigh, thanks for your comment! I’m so happy to hear these are wonderful and your go-to crackers :-)
Heather says
Would love to see a dairy free recipe as we are dairy free! I might try this one with veg cheese as substitute.
Elana says
Heather, thanks so much!
Kedar Modi says
Elana u have changed my life. I have tried atleast 6 recipes and love it. I love you ?
Elana says
Kedar, thanks so much!
Angéline says
À dairy free recipe would be amazing!! These look so good!
Elana says
Thanks Angéline!
Bonne says
I would like to make the gold fish crackers at my preschool. However it is a nut free school. Can you recommend a nut free flour that would work with this recipe? Thank you. Bonnebb
Elana says
Bonne, I haven’t tried that so not sure. Here’s a link to my Nut-Free Recipes page for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/nut-free/
Enjoy!
Elana
Ana says
Elana, I am a huge fan. I have tried several of your recipes, mostly they turned out great! Had a little trouble at first finding the right coconut flour (I don’t live in the US, so recommend brands are not available here),but after I did, I hit the jackpot.
Tried this specific recipe for the first time yesterday. I used God cheese, since cheddar is not common here. I thought it would be a good replacement since they have similar fat content. It tasted great! I cut them in bunny shapes and am offering to my kids’ teachers as a Easter gift (while all other mother’s are giving chocolate).
So, thank you again. Lovely recipe. Your website is my go to when I want to try something new.
Elana says
Ana, I’m so glad to hear this was a lovely recipe and that my site is your go to!
Robert says
Do these have to be stored in fridge? After cooking how long will they stay fresh for?
Elana says
Robert, let them cool overnight and then place them in a mason jar in the fridge and they’ll stay fresh for around a week :-)