A kid-friendly snack time favorite! Homemade Gluten-Free Teddy Grahams that are vegan, top-8 allergy-free, even sugar-free and whole grain! A recipe with options for different flavor variations, these adorable little bears with be gobbled up by little hands (and big ones too!)
Teddy Grahams were one of my favorite sweet snacks as a kid! I guess I had a thing for any cute snack with a face! There was the whole debate on which body part to bite off first. The ears, head (savage!), arms, legs; I usually started with the ears, the tummy was always last. There are different flavors of Teddy Grahams, like cinnamon, honey, cocoa, and chocolate chip. I was pretty classic and loved the cinnamon or honey ones best!
Are Teddy Grahams a snack or dessert? They're 100% a snack, a "cookie" snack, but we always run into this categorizing problem when it comes to graham crackers. No matter what you deem them, the Strength and Sunshine version is healthy and nutritious, nonetheless! We celiac-approved them by using brown rice and teff (or buckwheat) flour and simply scaled these teddies off of the gluten-free graham cracker recipe.
You can see, with the above 2 photos, that these gluten-free Teddy Grahams require a bit of tedious love and care to make. The most important element you need to make these bears though, is THIS. Yes, the teddy bear cookie cutter is essential! You can't have Teddy Grahams without...the teddy shape! You'll be using the smallest cutter in that pack so you get the perfect iconic cookie size.
Not going to lie, it isn't that tedious of work. They're fun (and so cute!); kind of relaxing (like the goldfish) as you get in the flow of stamping the cutter, spacing them out on a Silpat, and using a tooth pick to make the eyes, mouth, and belly button! You may find that you have better face making skills than I have (I think my teddies look a wee bit scary...but still cute!)
As for the flavor variations you can use, they're pretty much endless. This base recipe here is cinnamon (you can leave the cinnamon out and make them totally "base" and plain). But you can add honey, cocoa powder, mini chocolate chips, ginger, maple syrup, etc. What ever flavor fancies your taste buds, go for it! Follow the craving and get creative with your bears!
These Teddy Grahams are perfect for school lunches, after-school snacks, snacking at any time of day and any age! 😉 I mean, if you just put some in a bowl and pour some non-dairy milk in, you could have yourself some Teddy Graham cereal too (why not, right?)! When we use those whole grains and a touch of trusty Swerve, any baked good can fall into the breakfast category! And yes, you need to use teff (or buckwheat, which ever you have on hand) flour for these Teddies so you get the right brown bear color!
Homemade Gluten-Free Teddy Grahams
Homemade Gluten-Free Teddy Grahams (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
A kid-friendly snack time favorite! Homemade Gluten-Free Teddy Grahams that are vegan, top-8 allergy-free, even sugar-free and whole grain! A recipe with options for different flavor variations, these adorable little bears with be gobbled up by little hands (and big ones too!)
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 7 mins
- Yield: Varies
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Rice Flour
- ½ Cup Teff Flour (or Buckwheat Flour)
- ⅓ Cup Erythritol (or granulated sweetener of choice)
- ½ Tsp Baking Soda
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 3 Tsp Vegan Butter (I use Melt)
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract*
- ½ Tsp Cinnamon*
- Other Optional Flavor Variations:
- 1 TB Honey
- 1 TB Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (reduce brown rice flour to ¾ cup)
- ½ Tsp Ginger
- ½ Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 TB Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the Teddy Graham ingredients, as well as flavorings.
- Mix well to combine and knead the dough into a ball with your hands.
- Roll the dough out between sheets of parchment paper or two Silpats to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use the smallest teddy bear cutter and cut out as many cookies as possible (re-rolling dough when necessary).
- Use a tooth pick to create eyes, mouths, and a belly button (making sure not to poke a hole all the way through the cookies).
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 7 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Store in an air tight container to keep fresh.
Notes
*You can swap out the vanilla extract and cinnamon for your favorite flavor variations.
YAY Teddy Grahams! "Copycat" Homemade Gluten-Free Teddy Grahams, to be exact! Safe for our little food allergy kiddos. No gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, not even coconut, corn, or sesame! I don't know about you, but I'm glad we can all have our Teddy Grahams again and either relive the nostalgia or bring the childhood love to the little ones in our lives! Food is always more fun with faces and SMILES!
Make sure you snag your teddy bear cutter!
So tell me:
+ What was your favorite Teddy Graham flavor? There's only 4: Cinnamon, Honey, Chocolate Chip, and Chocolate! Now with my recipe, there's even more possibilities!
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Kimberly Baxter
It's easy to make but definitely delicious snack. I will surprise my kids with these, bet they will love it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are sure to bring out some smiles!
Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist
So cute! I am not sure I could bring myself to eat them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, you'll manage 😛
Rebecca - Glutarama
These are too cute to eat surely hahaha. i do love the idea though, maybe I could make wee hearts instead!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The cuteness is the best part about Teddy Grahams!
Mel
How cute are these little dudes? Love them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Brianna | Reese & Harper
These look sooo tasty! I haven't had teddy grahams since I'm little and now that I eat mostly vegan this recipe is the perfect excuse for me to try them again! thank you for sharing!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Teddy bears for everyone at every age!
Chloe
Hi, these are so cute and would indeed make a perfect addition to any luchbox. They remind me of Pom Bear crisp which we have in the UK
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Any cute cookie snack wins!
Emily
These are so cute!!! You have the most fun and delicious recipes!! I cannot wait to make this!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!
Naomi Hassan
They look great, it's so nice to have "free from" options!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet it is!
shan
Thanks for figuring this out for us. Can't wait to try them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Enjoy!
Leah
These little guys look so cute!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thanks!
Linda
Wait! What? Holy cow! I love Teddy Grahams and to make them Gluten Free would be awesome! I’m trying to switch over to Gluten free and this treat would feel a little like I was cheating 😊. I can’t wait to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Are you a new celiac?
Leslie
These are so adorable. I can see how it could be a bit tedious, but well worth the effort. I'd like to try a chocolate version.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It actually is pretty quick though!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
These Teddy Grahams are super cute Rebecca! Ha ha!
I must admit that I always have the same problem of what body parts to bite off first when I'm eating a Gingerbread Man! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha 😉 Why do cute sweet treats always come with a side of brutality 😉
Maya Fleming
Oh my goodness, I'm going to have to make these for a movie night or something. They're so cute, and I love Teddy Grahams!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, that would way beat lame popcorn for movies 😉
Mila
These look so cute and I love the little teddy bear cutter.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So glad someone actually makes a Teddy Graham sized cutter!
Felicia @ The Starving Chef
Yum - these look so cute and tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Confession: I still love Teddy Grahams! These are adorable and love this recipe! Love the idea of adding mini choc chips, too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? I had the strangest craving for them for so long and was dying to get my hands on the teddy cutter for months!
K. Elizabeth
Thanks for sharing! We have gluten allergies and the struggle can be real finding crackers and cookies that are gluten-free. I can't wait to make these with my littles!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy! (But gluten is not an allergen) 🙂 We use correct terminology here.
Audrey Marie
These sound really good! I loved the chocolate chip teddy grahams as a kid (and sometimes now as an adult!).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Never a wrong age to have Teddy Grahams!
kellan
oh my gosh! these are my fave snack! thank you for posting this I will be trying these soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So glad to hear! Enjoy!
Amy @ Orison Orchards
These look so yummy and cute! I think I'll let my kids have all the fun cutting them out, though, ha, ha!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Good call 😉
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy
These sound so tasty!! I will have to make some for my daughters.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks! They'll love 'em!
Marc Schmidt
This looks like it would be a good snack for an adult. I pinned this to my board so I can try it out sometime!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A great snack for EVERYone!
Lindsay | Splendiferous Mama
Oh my gosh! I cant wait to try these! Decreasing gluten in my family's diet is new to me. The kids will love these! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You should only be gluten-free if you have celiac disease.
Tiylaa
These are so cute! They look both yummy and healthy. It doesn’t look too hard to make either.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pretty easy once you get into the teddy-cutting groove!
Shelby @Fitasamamabear
These are adorable. My 2yo would love them and they make me feel like being a kid (or very munchy teenager!) again!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Teddy Grahams are approved for every age 😉
Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor
This recipe is so fun and yummy! My girls love teddy grahams and would have so much fun making these.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! The fun is in the making with homemade!
Leigh Suznovich
OMG!! I loved Teddy Grahams and haven't had them in ages. Need to try these for my adult self! May just turn me into a kid again :-).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It brings back all the nostalgic feels 😉
Sunrita
I am sure all thof work was worth it?! It looks too cute and full of goodness!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, heck yea it is!
Denisha
My daughter would love these!! Definitely going to try, thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know she would 😉 Enjoy!
Lorie
Teddy grahams were my FAVORITE growing up! Can’t wait to make these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? They were so fun to have!
Angel
I love this recipe for so many reasons! It seems easy, is healthier and I think that my boys will really like it. But probably the biggest is that I have finally found something "fun" that my little guy with allergies can eat!! Thank you so much!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There is nothing but FUN here!
Emily
These look great! And a healthier alternative to the ones in a box!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Safe and cleaned up!
Tanya
Great idea for a kid snack that's allergy-friendly. Those are adorable.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!