Low-carb coconut cheese crackers are a great snack for anyone following a paleo or low-carb lifestyle. Traditional crackers are usually made with all-purpose flour, but I wanted a lower-carb option and discovered these delicious crackers made with coconut flour. Coconut flour is now one of my go-to ingredients: it’s lower in carbs than regular flour and helps bind recipes well. A little goes a long way—just a teaspoon or tablespoon can be enough to improve a single serving.
The first batch of these crackers was outstanding fresh from the oven, and my husband still enjoyed them even a week later. If you miss crunchy snacks, these are a wonderful alternative to have with a cup of coffee. With cream cheese, mozzarella and coconut flour, they’re best eaten in moderation—one or two crackers satisfy a craving. They’re also lovely dipped in a little extra cream cheese or a savory spread. The original recipe called for cheddar, but I used mozzarella and liked the result; I’ll try cheddar next time to compare. I’ve tested many cracker recipes—see my recipe index if you’re curious. (Note: image and ingredient sources were part of the original post.)
Makes 40 crackers
Ingredients:
Grated mozzarella cheese – 2 cups
Cream cheese – 1/4 cup
Egg – 1
Coconut flour – 1/2 cup
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Sweet paprika – 1/2 tsp
Procedure:
Preheat oven to 200°C.
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients until you have a smooth dough. If the mixture seems too wet, let it sit a minute so the coconut flour absorbs some moisture; if too dry, add a small splash of water or another beaten egg white.
Place the dough on a sheet of parchment paper and pat it into a rectangle. Cover with another sheet of parchment and roll out to about 1/4″ (6 mm) thickness.
Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to slice the dough into approximately 1.5″ (3.8 cm) squares. Prick each square a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Trim any uneven edges, reshape the scraps, re-roll and cut more squares until the dough is used up. Arrange the squares on a lined baking tray, leaving a little space between them.
Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the tray and bake for another 8–12 minutes, or until the crackers are golden and crisp. Exact time will depend on your oven and the thickness of the crackers.
Remove from the oven and allow the crackers to cool completely on a wire rack. They will crisp up further as they cool. Store in an airtight jar or container to keep them crunchy.
Low Carb Coconut Cheese Crackers Recipe – #BreadBakers
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Ingredients
- Grated mozzarella cheese – 2 cups
- Cream cheese – 1/4 cup
- Egg – 1
- Coconut flour – 1/2 cup
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Sweet paprika – 1/2 tsp
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C.
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In a bowl mix together all the ingredients to form a smooth dough.
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Pat it into a rectangular shape on a parchment paper.
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Place another paper on top and roll it into a 1/4″ thick rectangle.
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With a pizza cutter or knife slice it into 1.5″ squares. Using a fork poke some holes on the crackers.
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Remove the uneven dough on the outer edges, reshape, re roll and slice to form squares.
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Arrange all the squares on a lined baking tray.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
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Rotate tray and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
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Remove from oven and allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight jar.
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March 2018: Crackers
Enjoy the variety of cracker recipes featured this month.
- Coconut Cheese Crackers from Gayathri’s Cook Spot
- Crispy Homemade Cheddar Crackers from Palatable Pastime
- Dried Fruit Crackers from Cook’s Hideout
- Easy Homemade Oyster Crackers from Food Lust People Love
- Freshly Baked Methi Crackers from The Mad Scientist’s Kitchen
- Garlicky Chickpea Flour Crackers from Ambrosia
- Parmesan Herb Crackers from Spill the Spices
- Sourdough Crackers with Chilli and Garlic from Sonlicious
- Sourdough Crackers with Gruyère and Thyme from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Spicy Popcorn Crisps from What Smells So Good?
- Spicy Potato Crackers from Mayuri’s Jikoni
- Sweet & Savory Crackers from All That’s Left Are The Crumbs
- Vegan Herbed Crackers from Sizzling Tastebuds
- Vegan Whole Wheat Crackers from Sneha’s Recipe
#BreadBakers is a group of bakers who bake together each month around a common theme or ingredient. We take turns hosting and selecting the theme.