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.
Kimberly says
yes PLEASE make a dairy free version! thank you so much – xoxo
Amie says
I whipped these up this afternoon for a snack and my kids love them. Thanks for all the great recipes!
Traci says
Yum! Do you think this would also work with parmesan cheese? Thanks for all you do! :-)
Mea says
I was wondering the same thing. I seem to be able to tolerate small amounts of parmesan cheese. Cheddar is not an option so a parmesan version would be wonderful. I think the amount of parmesan would need to be reduced considering the strong flavour. I presume the cracker’s texture would change from using a different cheese but as I have never had a goldfish cracker before I think this would not be an issue for me. I think it would work fine.
Faithdaggett says
Can you dehydrate them so they will be crunchy
Elana says
Hi Faith, I haven’t tried that so not sure.
TeresaB says
Please dairy free!
Gail says
I also would love a dairy (and soy) free option.
Ash says
How long do these keep for and how should they be stored? Thanks for the recipe!
P.SI have your Pecan Apple crisp baking in the oven right now. I really appreciate all the testing you do to make sure these recipes work. It comes out perfect every time : )
Jessica says
I’d love a dairy free option!!
Melanie says
I would love a dairy free version of these crackers for both me and my son! Thanks!
Amy says
Dairy free and egg free would be great.
Michelle Adams says
I’m envying everyone that can make this recipe! I miss goldfish crackers! I would love a dairy-free version. Cheeze-it’s and goldfish paleo style would be the best snacks ever! Thank you for creating and sharing the best recipes!!!!