Celiacs, have no fear! These Homemade Gluten-Free Graham Crackers are just what you’ve been searching for! Top 8 allergy-free, vegan, and sugar-free, you can enjoy these healthy “cookies” as a quick kid-friendly snack or part of a dessert recipe!
The humble graham cracker. Is it a cracker or a cookie? A snack or dessert? I say cookie and snack. The graham cracker is so simple, ordinary, and usually forgotten about unless we’re talking s’mores. I grew up loving a good old Honey Maid brand graham cracker. One of those foods I can still distinctly remember the taste of, so many years later. It took so long to finally find a gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and soy-free graham cracker, but you know I did eventually. Thank goodness, but still, this wouldn’t cut it. I wanted a graham crackers (graham “cookie” if we want to be legit), that was accessible, cheaper, and homemade for everyone!
You know I’d never let you down (or myself down, for that matter!) so I took on the task to make the best homemade gluten-free graham cracker around! While I was at it, I had to finally settle that cracker/cookie debate. First of all, graham flour is NOT gluten-free, it is just another form of wheat flour that comes from grinding the endosperm of wheat. The graham cracker dates back to the 19th century from a preacher named Sylvester Graham, as a flat, crisp cookie made of graham flour and sweetened with honey. Because they were a “healthy” snack, similar to an English biscuit, that’s why they were called crackers and not cookies. In comes Nabisco (aka the National Biscuit Company back in the day) and they mass-produced that cracker like no other!
My gluten-free graham crackers taste just like the beloved cracker/cookie but are suitable for just about everyone! That humble cracker/cookie needs to be an option for everyone…how else could we have s’mores?! That would be a tragedy…a childhood without graham crackers and without s’mores? Unheard of!
No matter how you enjoy them, dunked in non-dairy milk, used for s’mores, as a simple snack or dessert, these homemade gluten-free graham crackers will be a new fun staple to have on hand! They’re wholesome and nutritious (woohoo sugar-free hacks) so they’d be perfect for a lunchbox too! I’m really happy with how the taste and texture came out. Pretty “graham-y” to me and they did take me back to the good ole’ gluten days! A combo or brown rice and teff flour gave them that perfect graham cracker color without any overpowering whole-grain taste. Plus, when you load anything with cinnamon…how could you go wrong!?
Homemade Gluten-Free Graham Crackers
Homemade Gluten-Free Graham Crackers (Allergy-Free, Vegan)
Celiacs, have no fear! These Homemade Gluten-Free Graham Crackers are just what you’ve been searching for! Top 8 allergy-free, vegan, and sugar-free, you can enjoy these healthy “cookies” as a quick kid-friendly snack or part of a dessert recipe!
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 20-24 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Rice Flour
- ½ Cup + 2 TB Teff Flour
- ½ Cup + 2 TB Unsweetened Applesauce
- ¼ Cup Erythritol (plus more for topping)
- 1 Tsp Coconut Oil
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp Baking Soda
- ½ Tsp Cinnamon (plus more for topping)
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well and knead to form a tough dough.
- Roll out the dough between 2 Silpats or parchment paper to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out about 20-24 squares (using a pizza cutter works great!) and add two lines of small hole marks with the prongs of a fork on each of the squares.
- Sprinkles the squares with more cinnamon and erythritol.
- Bake the squares on a lined baking sheet for 18-20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
Some call them a “grandmother’s cookie”, a snack and not a dessert, they even call them biscuits in Europe. But no matter what preconceived notions you have, give these gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free gems a try and you will be in love with a new definition of graham cracker! I think these s’mores pancakes and these super lazy “microwave” s’mores may be in your future too 😉 Seals the deal, I know!
So tell me:
+ Cracker or Cookie?
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L. E. Mastilock says
These look so good! I like gluten free Graham crackers better than I liked the regular kind. I buy gluten free ones, but have never attempted to make my own. May have to try this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They are super easy to whip up at home!
Roseann Hampton says
Pinning to try! Love your recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
Rebecca Smith says
Did you just answer my prayers? that’s awesome Rebecca, kiddies can have smores now – thank you xxx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
All kiddos (young and old) need s’mores!
Angela Milnes says
These look really tasty and love the gluten free option. We could make them for my friend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That’s great!
Lisa Orchard says
These sound really good. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
Angela Noel says
These look delicious. I’m not familiar with some of the ingredients, so I’ll have to check for availability, But overall, this looks like a pretty easy and great snack to make and enjoy. Your pictures are incredible (and look edible!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well, this is a gluten-free, allergy-free food website. Thanks!
Emma says
We don’t have Gramham Crackers in the UK; I can’t even think of anything similar! They look really nice and yummy, they look sweet but not too sweet
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Not too sweet! The perfect light “cookie” that is perfect for a snack!
Ritu says
Hear so.much about Graham crackers! They aren’t a British thing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I believe you call them “biscuits” 😛
Ritu says
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hayley balozi says
Great! I’m always looking for new recipes for my son’s diet x x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
He will love these!
Art from My Table says
Making my own will be so much easier than trying to find the gluten free version for my friends. So excited to try these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yes and it’s hard to tell the difference 😉
sar says
Can’t wait to try this! Graham crackers are delicious
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They so are!
Nicole says
Great recipe, thanks for sharing! I actually made some gf graham crackers one time for S’Mores Trooper cupcakes for my kids’ Star Wars birthday party. They were a hit!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I’m sure they were cute 🙂
Nicole says
Ah, I never knew what parts of wheat were used in graham crackers (I just knew that I loved them)! I’m just starting to use wheat-free flours for a new allergy, and I”ve only tried almond, coconut, and oat so far. Everyone tells me that I need to try rice flour, so this recipe might just be how I start. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Almond and coconut are terrible flours to begin with, ha!
Nicole says
So I have found! I definitely like combining my own vs using a premix, though. Should be a busy summer…
Eb Gargano says
These look and sound delicious…you’d never guess they were gluten free! I don’t think we get Graham Crackers in the UK – or at least if we do, I’ve never seen them…but I imagine they must be nice! Eb 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I encourage you to make some asap then!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
I love s’mores but I probably love no bake pies with graham cracker crust even more! These look amazing can’t wait to try them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I say we make a s’more pie next 😉
Kit Graham says
I would love these – what a perfect way to make s’mores!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Just super easy!
Julie Beveridge says
These look amazing! I need to go to the store and get my stuff to make them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Weekend baking I foresee!
Kathleen Rupp says
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have a hard time finding GF graham crackers in the store for my daughter! She will love this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You will love these! They taste pretty amazingly similar (from what I remember)!
Jasmine says
Ahhhh you have me craving s’mores with the babies, they’re so cute!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You know s’mores have to happen!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
I have never made homemade graham crackers (gluten free or otherwise). This is great, especially when I have to make GF desserts for friends. Have printed for later, thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Get graham cracker baking!
linda spiker says
Oh my goodness! My gluten free daughter will be so happy about this recipe! Thanks, gf graham crackers are hard to find!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Time to celebrate with s’mores!
peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
Rebecca, these look so good. I will definitely need to try this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks, Peter!
Carol says
Sounds mighty tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You bet!
Rhian @ Rhian's Recipes says
These look awesome! Love the addition of the cinnamon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Can’t have graham crackers without cinnamon!
Jennifer Callahan says
These are amazing — definitely pinning to try later. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Awesome! Thanks, Jennifer 🙂
julia says
I’ll have to try to make this myself, thanks for sharing the recipe x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I hope you enjoy!
Linda from Veganosity says
It’s hard to find a vegan graham cracker, I’ll have to give these a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yup! They need to fit all the “free-froms” for me!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
We call Graham Crackers “Digestive Biscuits”. I use these in many of my cheesecake recipes as the base.
Your homemade gluten-free graham crackers would be an ideal substitute for the normal gluten base!
Pinned! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Hahaha, honestly…isn’t “digestive biscuit” just a terrible name? Graham cracker isn’t much better but…haha! Those poor cookies need more love!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Yum these look delicious and perfect for gluten-free s’mores!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You know it!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
This is such a great recipe since it is so difficult to find graham crackers that are both vegan and gluten free!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
There are a few, but the big problem I’ve found is the SOY!
Emilie says
These look so good! One of my favorite snack used to be graham crackers with peanut butter! I am looking forward to trying the combo again using these gluten free beauties!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O that would be a lovely snack!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
We’re a graham cracker loving household! They are so good crumbled on yogurt and ice cream and really anything! Cracker, cookie, it’s all the same if they’re delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, yes! Some many possibilities with the humble “cracker”!
Trinity Bourne says
They look fabulous – I can imagine they’d go lovely with my hummus!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, um, I don’t think so…
Jacqueline Meldrum says
These look smashing! I’ve never tried Graham Crackers, but I am told they are very like our digestive biscuits. Shared.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yup, they totally are!
Jivi says
I’ve always heard about Graham Crackers in US movies but went vegan before I ever got the chance to try them (I’m from Germany) – and now I can! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, well give them a shot! They are so comforting!
Kate says
These look so good. It’s never occurred to me to make homemade graham crackers. What a good idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
A perfect sweet snack to make at home!
Caitlin says
I’ve had s’mores on my mind so this comes at a perfect time! yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
S’mores should always be on the mind 😉
Shelby @Fitasamamabear says
This is amazing! I have so many ideas for recipes! I didn’t think of using teff flour 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Teff is fabulous and gives it that nice browned color!
Shelby @Fitasamamabear says
Good to know- thank you!
Liz says
I’d love make s’mores with these yummy graham crackers!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You bet! Thanks!
Kristen M Chidsey says
Let the SMORES commence–YAY~~~ Love this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Summer calls for daily s’mores 😉
Ellen says
What a great recipe for those with allergies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!