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.
eva says
hey there! this is my second time today making your goldfish recipe….i use a ravioli form to press out cracker shapes, but need to buy a goldfish cutter soon…
these are a great snack!
eva
April says
These are some sweet potato crackers, no cheese, going to try them with almond flour but I’m guessing will need some substitutions… But they look tasty. Maybe Elana will make her own version with sweet potatoes? ;-). http://www.merrimentdesign.com/sweet-potato-crackers-recipe-easy-healthy-recipe-for-kids.php
Jeannie D says
I work with toddlers at a Montessori school…dairy allergies seem to be on the rise even more than peanut allergies! Would love a dairy free goldfish recipe and so would everyone here in Toddlerville..thanks!
JF says
If they are allergic to lactose, Aldi has lactose free cheese.
drea says
Thanks so much! Unlike most of the other posters, we’re fine with organic dairy over here and my daughter loved these. Next time I may increase the cheese since she *loves* cheese and it wasn’t quite as cheesy those ubiquitous ‘cheddar bunnies.’ Great, easy recipe – thanks for all your work & be well!
Nicole says
DF please!!!! would love this for my boys
Cathy says
I made the goldfish crackers in squares because the dough was too wet to use cookie cutters. Don’t know why that happened other than maybe the egg I used was a bit too
big and added too much moisture. I chilled the dough for several hours, rolled out between
parchment and scored with a pizza cutter before and right after baking. The flavor was spot on and the crackers had a nice light, crispy texture. Will try again with a smaller egg
and see if that makes the dough firm and dry enough to use cookie cutters.
drea says
Hi Cathy, I used 1 large egg and the dough was indeed a little on the wet side. But with a bit of shaking/prying, I was able to get them out of the cookie cutters. My thinking was that I’d use a tiny bit less oil next time I make them. (I didn’t chill the dough, but I think I’ll try that next time.)
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
Oh my! I luv goldfish crackers but avoid them like the plague because they are so processed and so not good for me. I love that you have developed a healthier alternative. I can’t wait to give these a try (in a square version of course).
Casey says
Yes please dairy free is required for me, love your recipes, but need dairy free:)
Anne KD says
Thank you, Elana! Please add my vote to develop a dairy free version. Two weeks ago I bit the bullet and finally dropped just about all dairy, and my gut is a lot happier. I’ve missed cheesy crackers since I went gf seven years ago.
writersideup says
Daiya makes substitute cheeses that may work, too. I’m LOVING this recipe ’cause I’m looking for gluten/dairy/soy/egg-free recipes! :) Thank you, Elana!