Description
These gluten free baby animal crackers are a fun and healthy treat perfect for toddlers and young kids! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they are free from gluten and common allergens, making them a safe snack for little ones with dietary restrictions. With their cute animal shapes and satisfying crunch, they’re sure to bring a smile to your child’s face.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup tapioca starch (or arrowroot starch)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca starch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to blend the dry ingredients evenly.In a separate small bowl, mix melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a dough forms. - Roll and Cut:
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Remove the top layer of parchment paper and use animal-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Carefully transfer the shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. - Bake:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake the crackers for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. - Cool and Store:
Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- If the dough is sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
- For extra crunch, leave the crackers in the oven (turned off) for an additional 5 minutes after baking.
- Feel free to customize the flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg or swapping vanilla for almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 crackers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0