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.








taneesha says
Two of my kids are dairy-free and they would love to finally eat Goldfish crackers, like other kids get to! Thank you!
Shari from NC says
Yes, please; we’d love a version of this cracker that does not contain cheese. Thanks for asking!
Jean says
Add me to the list that would love a version of this cracker that does not contain cheese. I can do eggs, just not cheese.
Emily says
YES – DF Version Please! =) (I am thinking maybe Bragg’s Nutritional Yeast?)
Junebeatle says
My little food allergic son would love a dairy-free version. He’s great about understanding his allergens, but everytime they whip those little goldfish out at school, he’s begging for just 1 to try..Thanks for all you do Elena!
Minnie@thelady8home says
These look awesome. And being home made would be healthy too. I would go for these anytime than the market ones. Thanks for sharing.
Chris Ross says
Have enough requests for a dairy free version yet Elena? Add one more.
Allison says
My kids and I would Love a dairy free version please!!
wendy says
I would love a dairy free option, also. Thank you
Francesca @verriwell.com says
Elana! Would love to see a dairy free option! I do allow my daughter to have some cheese but I limit it greatly. She has been wanting goldfish so I am going to give your dairy-filled fish a go but would love to be able to make them without the cheese so I can feel just that much better feeding them to her. :) Thank you for all of your great work and for sharing such amazing recipes! I made your bagels last night and they are divine! You’re amazing!