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    Gluten Free + Vegan Cheez It

    Published: Aug 11, 2020 · Modified: Sep 13, 2022 by Chelsea Peachtree · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These homemade gluten free and vegan Cheez it crackers are made with simple ingredients you've probably already have stocked in the pantry. They're the best vegan goldfish alternative and satisfy any cheddar cracker craving without the dairy. All you need is 7 ingredients!

    Gluten free cheez it on parchment paper on a baking tray with sea salt

    Cheesy cheez it crackers were one of my favorite snacks growing up. My dad would buy them in bulk. Seriously, 5-10 boxes at a time...lol. When I went vegan, I knew I had to create a vegan and gluten free homemade version that would be nostalgic of my old favorites.

    These copycat vegan cheez it crackers are seriously a crowd pleaser and will take you on a trip down memory lane!

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Easy to make! Finding gluten free and vegan cheez it crackers in stores is no easy feat. But making them from scratch is not only easy, but cheaper and addicting! All you need is 10 minutes to prep the homemade gluten free cheez it dough. Perfect to pair with my Dairy Free Charcuterie Board.
    • Easy to control the salt. If you're looking for low sodium vegan snack option, you'll love making homemade vegan cheddar crackers. Add as much or as little salt as you'd like.
    • Great for on the go lunches. If you work out of the home and are looking for a healthier grab and go vegan snack idea, these crackers are perfect for you! Make them over the weekend and eat them all week long. You can even make a double or triple batch if you're sharing with a partner or larger family!

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    ingredients for gluten free vegan cheez its in a bowl with labels
    • gluten free flour - When making these gluten free cheez it crackers, it is important to use a 1 to 1 GF flour blend. Isolated gluten free flours like oat flour, almond flour, cassava flour etc. are not going to work. Each absorbs a different amount of liquid and cannot be substituted for one another 1 to 1. When possible, please use Bob's Red Mill GF 1 to 1 flour for best results.
    • vegan butter - I recommend using vegan butter sticks like Earth Balance or a block of vegan butter like Miyokos Creamery. Avoid using whipped vegan butter spreads.
    • corn meal - Adding cornmeal to the gluten free cheez it crackers helps makes them crunchy and crumbly. For best results use finely ground corn meal instead of coarsely ground corn meal.
    • nutritional yeast - Nutritional yeast is the magic vegan ingredient that makes these vegan cheez its taste cheesy with no dairy. If you prefer, you can substitute the nutritional yeast with vegan parmesan 1 to 1.

    Step by Step Instructions

    The dry ingredients for the cheez its in a white bowl
    1. Combine the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together the gluten free flour, nutritional yeast, corn meal, baking powder, and garlic powder.
    1. Add butter and oil. Using a wooden spatula, slowly mix the butter and oil into the dry ingredients. This mixture will still be very dry and crumbly and doesn't need to be perfect - just mix the butter and oil in as best you can.
    2. Slowly add in the water. Continue to mix to combine until a dough ball forms.
    1. Roll out the gluten free cheez it dough. On a large piece of parchment paper, roll out the vegan cheez it dough until the dough is about ¼" thick. Do your best to roll the dough out evenly.
    1. Cut the dough into 1" squares. Starting from top to bottom, then side to side, cut 1 inch squares within the dough. Form any leftover scraps into another dough ball, then roll it out to cut additional squares.
    2. Bake! Transfer the parchment paper to a baking sheet, and bake the vegan cheez it crackers for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden and crispy. Enjoy!

    Storing Instructions

    Baked vegan cheez its are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

    Freezing these vegan cheddar crackers is not recommended.

    Time Saving Hacks

    • Make the dough ahead of time! If you don't have time to prep and bake these vegan cheez it crackers in one day, you can split it into two days. Form the gluten free cheez it dough by following steps 1 to 4, then tightly wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Then, in a day or two, and continue following steps to roll out dough and bake.

    FAQs

    Do Cheez it crackers have gluten?

    Yes, store-bought cheez it crackers are made with wheat flour and are not gluten free.

    How long do cheez it crackers last?

    Homemade gluten free cheez it crackers don't contain preservatives, so they have a shorter shelf life than store-bought crackers. If stored in an airtight container at room temperature, your homemade crackers should last for about 1 week.

    Are homemade crackers healthy?

    These homemade crackers are healthier than store-bought cheez it because they are dairy free, low in fat, lower in salt, and contain more nutrition. They're the perfect alternative that you can easily make from scratch.

    Why are my crackers chewy?

    If your crackers ended up chewy, they were either underbaked or not rolled out thin enough. Chewy crackers are a result of them containing too much moisture, so make sure to roll the dough ¼" thin and bake until crunchy.

    Tips for Success

    • Brush your crackers with oil to make them extra golden and crispy! If you want extra golden, crispy gluten-free cheez it crackers, lightly brush the crackers with olive oil before baking.
    • Take care to cut the cheez-it crackers evenly. If the dairy free crackers are cut different sizes, they will bake differently and some are likely to over bake and some are likely to underbake.

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    If you make this recipe, I would absolutely love for you to leave a rating and review. I absolutely love connecting with you!

    Gluten free cheez it a white bowl that is on top of parchment paper with other cheez its in the background

    Gluten Free + Vegan Cheez It

    Chelsea Peachtree
    These homemade gluten free and vegan Cheez it crackers are made with simple ingredients you've probably already have stocked in the pantry. They're the best vegan goldfish alternative and satisfy any cheddar cracker craving without the dairy. All you need is 7 ingredients!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 7 servings
    Calories 105 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup gluten free flour I used Bob's Red Mill 1-1
    • 1 tbsp yellow corn meal
    • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp vegan butter melted
    • ¼ cup + 1 ½ tbsp cold water
    • Course sea salt for topping

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lay parchment paper on a flat surface.
    • In a large bowl, combined all the gluten free flour, corn meal, nutritional yeast, baking powder and garlic powder. Mix until it is combined.
    • Using a wooden spoon, add in the melted butter and olive oil. It will not mix too well, and it will be very crumbly.
    • Slowly add in the cold water and continue to mix. It may be easiest to do it by hand. Continue to mix until a dough forms.
    • Place the ball onto the parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll the mixture flat, to about ¼ of an inch. Try your best to make sure it is even throughout.
    • Starting from top to bottom, then side to side, cut 1 inch squares within the dough. This will be your cheez-it.
    • If you have any pieces, specifically on the sides, that do not make a square shape, combine the pieces into a ball then re-roll it, repeating the step 6 to make more crackers.
    • Place parchment paper on cooking tray and cook for 15-20 minutes, until they are crispy on the bottom. Enjoy.

    Notes

    Storage:
    Store these cheez-it in a air tight container in a dark, cool place. 
    Time Saving Hacks:
    Make the dough ahead of time! If you don't have time to prep and bake these vegan cheez it crackers in one day, you can split it into two days. Form the gluten free cheez it dough by following steps 1 to 4, then tightly wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Then, in a day or two, and continue following steps to roll out dough and bake.
    Substitutions:
    If you prefer vegan parmesan (sprinkles, not shreds), they may be used in place of nutritional yeast at a 1-1 basis.
    Vegan block butter works best for this recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 43mgCalcium: 28mgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin A: 76IUSugar: 1gFiber: 3gPotassium: 72mgCalories: 105kcalTrans Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 4gProtein: 4gCarbohydrates: 15gIron: 1mg
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