Nothing says childhood more than Goldfish crackers! Now you can make your own Homemade Gluten-Free & Vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed! A healthy snack recipe mom’s and kids will love!
“Back-to-school” recipe number 2 and one that I’ve been DYING to share with you for a year now! Nothing screams childhood more than “the snack that smiles back”. I grew up eating Goldfish like it was my job. Those cheesy, salty, smiling fishies (we called them “fishies” in our house) were just so perfect in every way a snack could be. From birthday parties, school lunchbox snacks, after-school snacks, travel snacks, before bed snacks…Goldfish were always there and ready to please little bellies.
From the classic cheddar, colored, pizza (are favorite!), even the pretzel and plain ones, we loved them all! Goldfish were a snack I missed dearly, but not only did I need them gluten-free, but obviously dairy-free (vegan) too. Pepperidge Farm actually came out with a “puffed goldfish” that was gluten-free a few years ago, but discontinued it. Super sad because childhood (and adulthood) needs Goldfish, no matter what your dietary restrictions are.
There always seemed to have been a small “team Goldfish” vs. “team Cheez-It” battle going on. I was always team Goldfish, hands down. Cheez-Its have a much more “intense” and “sharp” cheddar taste. Don’t get me wrong, I loved them too, but I had to be in the mood for them. Goldfish, however, I could eat 24/7. I guess if you wanted to be a “cool” teenager, you wouldn’t dare eat Goldfish in front of your posse; but Cheez-Its would be acceptable. The “snack that smiles back” beats square cheddar crackers any day in my world!
Actually, fun fact: The first ingredient on the Goldfish package is, “Smiles”. Sadly, the next one is unbleached enriched wheat flour. But regardless, a snack that is made mostly with smiles? That seems like a Strength and Sunshine essential! They always say a recipe made with love tastes 1000x better; a recipe made with smiles must be pretty spot on too! (Maybe that’s just marketing…damn good marketing at that! Haha!)
Hopefully you see why I needed to make an allergy-free version of these fishies. I just needed to nix the gluten, soy, and most obviously dairy. That’s not a problem when you have some chickpea flour and nooch on hand! The perfect “cheezy” mock cheddar taste in a nice crispy plant protein-packed cracker, perfect for small hands (and big ones too!) And don’t worry, these little fish are 100% fish-free 😉 Sutiable for all bellies in need of an allergy-free snack! Celiacs and food allergy kids rejoice!
Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish
Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish (Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)
Nothing says childhood more than Goldfish crackers! Now you can make your own Homemade Gluten-Free & Vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed! A healthy snack recipe mom’s and kids will love!
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chickpea Flour
- 3 TB Nutritional Yeast
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
- 1/8 Tsp Paprika (optional)
- 1/4 Cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the water and whisk together.
- Now slowly add the water (you may need more or less) until you mix and get a rollable dough.
- Now roll the dough out between 2 Silpats (or parchment paper) to 1/4 inch thick.
- Use a little fish cookie cutter and cut, re-roll if needed, and cut again, until you have as many fish as you can make.
- Use a toothpick to make a small eye and smile line on the surface of the fish.
- Place the goldfish on a greased lined baking sheet and bake the goldfish in the oven for about 10 minutes.
Notes
*I used the “spade” shape cookie cutter from this pack.
They’re even grain-free! Not going to lie, I thought it was going to be tedious to make all those faces with the toothpick, but it was actually relaxing! Even though, if you’ve ever noticed, not all Goldfish have faces! About half the bag does, half the bag doesn’t! I didn’t think that was fair to the fishes, so I gave them all a little eye and a bright happy smile! The “snack that smiles back” needs to actually smile back!
So tell me:
+ Favorite Goldfish flavor?
+ Team Goldfish or Team Cheez-it?
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Leah says
September 19, 2018 at 12:28 pmThese are amazing!!! Just made a batch with my daughter and am thinking we should have doubled or tripled it because we could eat them all in one sitting! Thanks for this delicious alternative to goldfish!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 19, 2018 at 1:57 pmI’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Lathiya says
October 31, 2017 at 9:44 amThese are awesome..can we substitute anything for yeast?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2017 at 9:47 amNo….it’s nutritional yeast. It is what gives it the cheesy/nutty flavor and helps with color. Nutritional yeast is not baking yeast, btw.
Lathiya says
October 31, 2017 at 9:48 amThank you 😊…is it available in all stores?
Bianca / Elephantastic Vegan says
September 1, 2017 at 1:19 pmOMG, these are so cuuuuute! Huge props to you for making them completely allergy-free. For me gluten-free baking is hard enough (I don’t really give it a try though) but these goldfish look perfect. Those faces are really cute too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 1, 2017 at 5:29 pmThat’s why cooking is all just a fun and messy experiment 😉 xoxo
Cindy Richter says
August 28, 2017 at 12:13 pmOh my golly! My daughter is gluten intolerant and mentions all the time how she misses goldfish. Thank you so much for this recipe. I can hardly wait to surprise her.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 28, 2017 at 3:10 pmFantastic!! It will be a great surprise! I know I had missed them!
Sarah Fuller says
August 26, 2017 at 3:54 pmThanks so much for coming up with a gluten free version of Goldfish to enjoy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 26, 2017 at 5:33 pmSomeone had to make them allergy-friendly!
Marybeth @ My Fearless Kitchen says
August 25, 2017 at 2:36 pmThese are so adorable!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 25, 2017 at 6:05 pmThank you!
Andreea Sandu says
August 25, 2017 at 3:14 amPinned so I can try it sometime <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 25, 2017 at 7:22 amFantastic! Enjoy!
Cat says
August 24, 2017 at 9:31 amThese sound fantastic! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2017 at 1:27 pmThey you! Enjoy!
Tina says
August 24, 2017 at 7:17 amLove this gonna make some my princess is 4 1/2 and gluten free and some of her new friends are gluten and other allergies shared this with their mom too. Nellie starts school next week so I guess mom will be baking crackers this weekend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2017 at 1:27 pmThey will be greatly appreciated and enjoyed 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
August 23, 2017 at 1:35 pmAwesome vegan recipe!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2017 at 2:44 pmAllergy-free, yea!
Kate | The Veg Space says
August 23, 2017 at 11:31 amAhh, these are so cute! My kids would love these. Love that they list ‘smiles’ as first ingredient! Yours sound healthy and totally more-ish, what’s not to like?!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2017 at 2:42 pmHaha, yes! And those smiles…they just seal the deal on Goldfish 😉
Nicole Taggart says
August 23, 2017 at 9:22 amclassic childhood snack! so good!
these are adorable
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2017 at 2:40 pmThe ultimate classic 🙂 Thanks!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
August 23, 2017 at 6:06 amWe never had these here, but they looks so good. Kids would definitely love them. Shared!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2017 at 7:36 amAll kids sure will!
Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery says
August 23, 2017 at 4:31 amThese are sooo cute! Definitely going on my back to school baking list! I’ve been wanting to experiment with nutritional yeast for a while now and these will be a perfect recipe to start with!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2017 at 7:34 amI could just eat nooch by the gallon!
Michelle Gwynn Jones says
August 22, 2017 at 10:47 pmI never even dreamed of making my own goldfish, What a great idea.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2017 at 7:33 amWell now it is a reality!
Taylor Kiser says
August 22, 2017 at 7:55 pmThese look so great! What a fun snack for kids and adults!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2017 at 7:33 amHaha, yes, and adults 😉
Kate | Veggie Desserts says
August 22, 2017 at 10:47 amThese look amazing! I was definitely ‘Team Goldfish’
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 1:02 pmGood team to be on 😉
Amy says
August 22, 2017 at 10:03 amI am so happy I found this! My doctor has suggested we try gluten free for my son who has some health issues and he ADORES goldfish… I mean when he isn’t having a toddler meltdown in the middle of target those little fish can fix it quicker than you can say goldfish! I can’t wait to make these and try them out! I would love to create a blog post about his reaction and link back here to the recipe. Would that be ok?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 1:01 pmI guess that depends on the reaction! Haha!
Jodie says
August 22, 2017 at 9:50 amLove these gluten free guys!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 9:56 amThank you!
Jennifer says
August 22, 2017 at 8:55 amI have friends whose kids have allergies and I am positive they will be so happy to get this recipe. Those are adorable!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 9:54 amI think they will!! Everyone should be able to enjoy the smiles 😉
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
August 22, 2017 at 8:44 amWhat a nifty snack!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 9:53 amThank you!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
August 22, 2017 at 7:35 amThe first ingredients was “smiles”. Aw I loved that, and I love how you delicately recreated all those smiles on these cute little biscuits!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 9:53 amIt is All about the smiles!
Jenny Rose says
August 22, 2017 at 6:34 amThese are so cute!! We don’t have them in the UK (I don’t think so anyway), but they look delish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 7:13 amWell that doesn’t matter now, lol.
Meah Konstanzer says
August 21, 2017 at 9:54 pmSUCH a childhood classic! My favorite were the pizza goldfish, but just a few years ago I spotted cake batter gold fish. I wish I’d gotten them! Dessert goldfish would’ve been so fun. I’d have to say Cheez-Itz were for sure my favorite between the two. I feel like they have such a nice toasty cheese flavor to them. I just love how simple this recipe is! I have all the ingredients already. Can’t wait to try it out 🙂 !!
xxMeah
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 7:13 amHaha, I’m not sure how I feel about dessert Goldfish!
Jasmine says
August 21, 2017 at 8:35 pmI love how these still have the iconic eyes and smile but are SO MUCH healthier than the original. I would LOVE to try these out, goldfish were one of my favorite snacks growing up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2017 at 7:12 amMe too! I missed them for SOOO long!
Kate says
August 21, 2017 at 4:23 pmThese are so cute! I can’t wait to try them. I loved eating goldfish when I was little. I am sure that these are way better for you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 5:44 pmHaha, yes, just a bit healthier 😉
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
August 21, 2017 at 2:12 pmThese are the cutest! I love that you used chickpea flour!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 2:57 pmHaha, well thank you!
Brandie says
August 21, 2017 at 2:06 pmWow! I thought the ingredient list would be longer! I’m impressed by how easy this all seems to be.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 2:07 pmNope! Super easy and delicious!
Tara says
August 21, 2017 at 1:35 pmHow cute! I love that they are gluten free and vegan. So perfect for my kids’ lunch boxes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 2:06 pmYes, they will adore these!
Mary says
August 21, 2017 at 1:07 pmIt’s so funny I had a serious craving for goldfish a few weeks ago but didn’t indulge because who knows what’s in the original versions of these tasty snacks. This recipe will totally come in handy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 2:06 pmIt’s a Goldfish miracle!
Derek | Dad With A Pan says
August 21, 2017 at 12:44 pmwow that’s a lot of love put into these little crackers by making the eyes and mouth. I love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 1:04 pmWell of course, they’re Goldfish!
andrea says
August 21, 2017 at 12:27 pmEat your heart out, Pepperidge Farm! We GFers have a choice!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 1:03 pmHahaha, exactly!!
Elaine @ Flavour and Savour says
August 21, 2017 at 11:30 amThis will get devoured in our house! What a great idea to make a healthier version.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 1:02 pmA total healthy snack addiction!
The Food Hunter says
August 21, 2017 at 11:21 amI ate these all the time as a kid. I’m glad you have a healthier option now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 1:02 pmThey were such an essential!
Mimi says
August 21, 2017 at 11:10 amThese are way too cute. I have got to try these for the kids! The ingredients are not long either. I have almost everything except for the chickpea flour.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 1:01 pmAlways keep that magic bean flour in the pantry 😉
WIl T says
August 21, 2017 at 11:09 amAwesome team #vegan will try this out
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 1:00 pmHaha, great! Let me know!
Julie Pollitt says
August 21, 2017 at 10:33 amLove that these are gluten-free!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 12:59 pmWelcome to a celiac food blog!
Debra says
August 21, 2017 at 8:43 amGreat snack! Love a healthier option thats also tasty and appealing to kiddos. Yay!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2017 at 12:58 pmThe kids will LOVE!