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Homemade Gluten-Free Wheat Thins (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Published: Jan 20, 2020 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Wheat-Free Wheat Thins? This Homemade Gluten-Free Wheat Thins recipe is a celiac-safe copycat of Nabisco's classic whole-grain cracker! This quick & easy healthy snack is vegan, allergy-free, and kid-friendly. Great for plain snacking, pairing with soups or salads, and topping with dips and spreads!

gluten-free wheat thins on white plate overhead

It's an oxymoron! "Wheat-Free Wheat Thins"? How? We're getting as close to the gluten-filled cracker as we can with this copycat recipe! You'll get the same healthy, crunchy, slightly sweet, savory, and buttery cracker you grew-up with, but safe for celiacs and gluten-free folks alike! Even if you're not gluten-free, these homemade gluten-free wheat thins are going to be your new staple snack!

large pile of gluten-free wheat thins crackers

Are Wheat Thins Gluten-Free?

As is, Wheat Thins crackers are NOT gluten-free. Why? It's all in the name. Wheat! If a food contains wheat it is NOT gluten-free, ever. Gluten is in all wheat-containing foods and ingredients. But remember, "wheat-free" doesn't mean "gluten-free" either. Whole grain wheat flour is not going to fly for someone with celiac disease or a wheat allergy! But there's also barley malt syrup in traditional Wheat Thins. Barley malt contains gluten as well, from the barley grain.

overhead close-up of gluten-free wheat thins

How to make them gluten-free

Instead of wheat flour, we are swapping our whole grain flour with brown rice! No barley malt syrup needed either. We're using just normal sweetener to these crunchy crackers!

  • Brown Rice Flour
  • Milled Flax Seeds
  • Granulated Sweetener (of choice)
  • Paprika
  • Salt
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Vegan/Soy-Free Butter
  • Touch of Water

That's it! Only 6 ingredients if you don't count salt and water. Believe it or not, Wheat Thins are vegan, as is, so no dairy or eggs to worry about! These healthy crackers are:

  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan
  • Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
  • Sugar-Free
  • Whole Grain

single gluten-free wheat thin cracker close-up

How to get crunchy crackers

Wheat Thins are not paper-thin crackers, nor are they super thick and dense. To get that perfect seemingly soft crunch it all comes down to rolling out the cracker dough to an ideal and uniform thickness.

  • After mixing together your cracker dough ingredients, I find it best to roll the dough out between 2 non-stick Silpats (silicone baking mats) or parchment paper. This will prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.
  • Roll the dough to a ⅛-inch thickness. Using a rolling pin with thickness rings can help!
  • Cut square 1-inch by 1-inch crackers, using a round wheel pizza slicer or sharp knife.
  • Re-roll the dough as many times as you need to get about 40 crackers.
  • Space the crackers out on a lined baking sheet and bake them at 400°F for about 12-15 minutes. This time may change depending on how well you were able to get the crackers to ⅛th-inch thickness. Anywhere from 10-20 minutes is the sweet spot. Just keep a diligent eye on the crackers so they don't burn!
  • Remove then crackers when done and let them cool completely before storing them in a sealed food storage bag. Don't let any moisture in and these crackers will last for weeks!

hand holding a gluten-free wheat thin cracker

How to use your homemade Wheat Thins

These gluten-free crackers have that iconic sweet, salty, savory taste with that nice buttery soft crunch. They are perfect crackers for snacking on alone, as is, but of course, you can use them in more creative ways too!

  • Pair them with a delicious soup for a satisfying meal
  • Eat them alone with a veggie-packed salad
  • Dip them in some homemade hummus
  • Top them with a square of vegan cheese (or cream cheese!) for a filling snack or appetizer
  • Perfect for mess-free snacking on-the-go, in the car, and in work and school lunchboxes
  • Crush up leftover crackers for a great gluten-free breadcrumb

Homemade Gluten-Free Wheat Thins

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Homemade Gluten-Free Wheat Thins (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

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Wheat-Free Wheat Thins? This Homemade Gluten-Free Wheat Thins recipe is a celiac-safe copycat of Nabisco's classic whole-grain cracker! This quick & easy healthy snack is vegan, allergy-free, and kid-friendly. Great for plain snacking, pairing with soups or salads, and topping with dips and spreads!

  • Author: Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 40 Crackers 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 Cup Brown Rice Flour
  • ¼ Cup Milled Flax Seeds
  • 2 Tsp Granulated Erythritol (or preferred granulated sweetener)
  • ¼ Tsp Paprika
  • ¼ Tsp Salt (to taste)
  • ¼ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 TB Vegan/Soy-Free Butter (cold, cubed)
  • 4 TB Water (as needed)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the water.
  • Knead the cold butter into the dough ingredints and then start adding the 4 tablespoons of water, one-by-one, until the the dough is no longer dry.
  • Take your cracker dough and roll it out between 2 non-stick silicone baking mats or parchment paper to about ⅛-inch thickness.
  • Cut about 40, square 1-inch by 1-inch crackers, using a round wheel pizza slicer or sharp knife, re-rolling the dough as needed.
  • Space the crackers out on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake them 10-20 minutes. Just until they are golden brown around the edges.
  • Remove then crackers and let them cool completely before storing them in a airtight, sealed food storage bag or container for up to 4 weeks.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 Crackers

Keywords: easy, healthy, crackers, whole grain crackers, gluten-free crackers, vegan crackers, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, allergy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, peanut-free, coconut-free, corn-free, sesame-free, wheat-free, sugar-free, oil-free, kid-friendly

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I for one, LOVED Wheat Thins growing up in my pre-celiac days and from what I can remember these taste pretty darn spot on! Give them a try and I know they'll bring back a little nostalgia for you too (they're addicting!)

Looking for more gluten-free cracker recipes?

  • Savory Italian Tigernut Flour Crackers
  • Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Cheez-Its
  • Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish
  • Healthy Homemade Vegan Doritos

So tell me:

+ Were you a Wheat Thin or Triscuit kinda person? (Triscuits will be harder to replicate as gluten-free, haha!)

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Comments

  1. Mary

    February 09, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    Wow these both look and sound delicious! Thanks for sharing, I'll be making them this week! xo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 10, 2020 at 7:24 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Helen

    January 28, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    We just made these are they tasted so "real"!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 28, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Awesome! Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  3. Courtney

    January 22, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    These look really good! I can't wait to try them.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 22, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Hope you enjoy.

      Reply
  4. Julie

    January 22, 2020 at 7:55 am

    You know I have never ever made my own crackers. It seemed like a bit of a faff to be honest. But these look delicious and sound simple - pinning!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 22, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Super simple and ultra yummy!

      Reply
  5. Gigi

    January 21, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    Yumm! These sound so good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 22, 2020 at 7:31 am

      Great, enjoy.

      Reply
  6. aisasami

    January 21, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    It has been a long time since I have eaten wheat thins. We don't have the same product here in Japan. It would be good to make something like this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 22, 2020 at 7:30 am

      This is just what you need then, just gluten-free too!

      Reply
  7. Nadalie Bardo

    January 21, 2020 at 11:22 am

    Oh my these look so delicious as if they're straight out of the box. Thanks for another amazing recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 21, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      They are the perfect replacment!

      Reply
  8. Rachel R Ritlop

    January 21, 2020 at 9:14 am

    gahh i love wheat thins and have been looking for a better option!! thank youuu so much! can't wait to try!

    Reply
  9. Emily

    January 21, 2020 at 9:12 am

    Wow! I love Wheat Thins and this looks like an amazing recipe! I'll be trying for sure.

    Reply
  10. Marina

    January 21, 2020 at 8:58 am

    This is something I really want to try. My mum use a similar recipe but I will definetely try yours. Thanks for sharing x

    Reply
  11. June

    January 21, 2020 at 6:26 am

    These look delicious... I will definitely give this recipe a try! Did you use flax seeds or flax meal?

    Thank you for sharing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 21, 2020 at 7:20 am

      It says MILLED flax seed and product is linked.

      Reply
  12. Monica

    January 20, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    I am not gluten free but I would love to try these! I like finding things to make for my gluten free friends too.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 21, 2020 at 7:19 am

      Just a great cracker recipe for any and everyone!

      Reply
  13. Tiff Setzler

    January 20, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    I've been looking for more cracker recipes! I cannot wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      Love making homemade crackers!

      Reply
  14. Tina

    January 20, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    You know in one way I hate reading posts like this... because now I need to get off my fanny and go make them, lol! Healthy gluten-free wheat thins. Might as well make these and the homemade saltines I've been wanting to try! No, seriously, thank you for the awesome recipe! They look absolutely amazing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      Haha, well I hope you make them, and report back!

      Reply
  15. Bella

    January 20, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    Yumm these look amazing! crackers are my fav snacking food. I must try making these I am gluten free.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      Always a great pack-and-go!

      Reply
  16. Amber

    January 20, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    One thing I havent really tried making my family are crackers but it is such a great way to help control what your family is eating... especially salt and sugar that are in store. Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Right? No need for processed snacks!

      Reply
  17. Jordan

    January 20, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Oh man, you are making me feel snack-y 🙂 These look so good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Perfect party nibble too!

      Reply
  18. Chinenye

    January 20, 2020 at 11:42 am

    Sharing this with my mom. I love your pairing suggestions, healthy doesn't have to be boring.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      We all need a good cracker recipe up our sleeve!

      Reply
  19. Kait

    January 20, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Yum, I love crackers! One of my favorite snacks for sure. I definitely need to try making some at home.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Nice and healthy for snacking anywhere!

      Reply
  20. Lyn

    January 20, 2020 at 9:36 am

    OMG!! These look amazing! I love the idea of making homemade crackers. These look exactly the same! I will try them out. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Haha, right? They taste the same too!

      Reply
  21. Birdy

    January 20, 2020 at 9:16 am

    This is awesome!! I have to make these ASAP!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Mansi

    January 20, 2020 at 8:53 am

    This looks real delicious! This being gluten free is the best part.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Even celiacs need some Wheat Thins!

      Reply
  23. Ilka

    January 20, 2020 at 8:29 am

    Will try it for sure!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      These are very easy to make!

      Reply
  24. Kristen

    January 20, 2020 at 8:25 am

    Wow! This looks so tasty I’m going to have to make some!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  25. Kate

    January 20, 2020 at 8:23 am

    I love Wheat Thins! I'll have to give this recipe a try. I never thought to try to make my own crackers. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      January 20, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      Super easy and healthy!

      Reply

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