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.
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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.
Marcia Constanzo says
Yes Elena,
I would love to try a dairy free version. My grandson is allergic to all dairy and in his day care center the snack is frequently “goldfish” crackers. He gets a substitute, but if you have a better substitute, great!!
Elana says
Thanks Marcia!
Heather says
Yes, dairy free goldfish please!!!
Elana says
Thanks Heather!
Nancy Cherven says
Hiya E!
Hand raised!
Thanks, N.
Elana says
Thanks N! I hope you’ve had a great summer :-)
Lana says
I would LOVE to see a gf/df goldfish recipe!
I have my goldfish cutter ready :)
Elana says
Thanks Lana!
Lana says
I just bought daya cheddar (dairy free) and will try to use it in place of cheddar. We’ll see :):)
Elana says
Lana, can’t wait to hear your results!
Julie says
Please, please, please consider writing a dairy-free version, Elana.
Elana says
Thanks Julie!
Sofia Norton says
Thank you for sharing this recipe, Elana! This is a great way to offer to my friends who are starting out keto. Love it!
Elana says
Sofia, I’m so happy you and yours are enjoying this recipe! We love it too :-)
Jenny says
I’d love to see a dairy free, egg free version!
Elana says
Thanks Jenny!
Reem says
I can’t wait to try this for my little sister. I recently discovered she was gluten intolerant when I detected she had really bad skin inflammation on the back of her arms. Both my older brother and I had long abandoned gluten because of our intolerance, but the rest of our family seemed okay with it. But not my little sister. She’s struggling to find snacks she enjoys, despite the variety offered in stores. And because my mom and I do Keto, this recipe looks perfect. Thank you so much, Elana! You’ve been so helpful to my family with your wonderful recipes. In the past both of my brothers were following a Paleolithic diet, and as a cook myself, I found your page to be a goldmine. Truly a wealth of information. Thank you so much for all your hardwork and dedication to making these foods available for us. I have bought all of your books and will continue to support you till the end, my friend <3
Elana says
Reem, your comment made my day, if not week and month! Thank you for your sweet words and support. I hope you’ll keep me posted on how your little sister is doing. Big hugs to you and your family :-)
Reem says
I will! And I must say, it’s been so sweet watching your boys grow. I feel like I’ve known them since they were little. I am such a recluse on the web. I’m trying to be more vocal about things. You are an awesome Mom, Educator, Role Model, and many other things in between. I have referred more people to your page than I have to any other blogger in my life. You can’t imagine how much you mean to us. Especially when I first found you. I was young and couldn’t even drive. I also struggled with my weight. Without trying, you made weight-loss happen for me. It stayed off and I felt great! I have your keto flax bread in the oven (my mom is dying for carbs haha). I can’t wait till it’s done. I already know it’s going to be delicious because I have never had a recipe by you not work. Blessings to you, your family, and your health <3 <3 <3
Elana says
Reem, what a lovely comment! The boys are now in college if you can believe that. And it sounds like you’ve been a reader here for a VERY long time and have practically grown up with them! I’m so very lucky to get to be on this healing, healthy food journey with you. Big hugs!!!
Melissa Leyba says
My son is gluten free and dairy free, always looking for recipes that include both!
Elana says
Thanks Melissa!
BB says
Dairy free please
Elana says
Thanks BB!