Vegan Cheese Crackers

The Vegan Cheese Crackers are a great snack idea for vegans as they contain all plant-based components. Vegans will definitely not feel guilty of consuming such a snack. Total time for this snack is only 35 minutes. The steps for making these Vegan Cheese Crackers are neither difficult nor complicated. The number of products for this recipe is not very many. This snack is healthy, and the crackers turn out crunchy once we bake them. For the main flavor in these crackers, we will be adding nutritional yeast. It is very basic and quick to make. Make these crackers for snacking, tea time, side snack, celebrations, parties, occasions, events, or have them after you finish your lunch or dinner.

STATS:

• Preparation duration: 15 minutes
• Total time: Thirty-five minutes
• Cooking time: Twenty minutes
• Serving: 4 servings
• Course: Snack
• Diet: Vegan
• Portion size: 10 crackers
• Caloric count: 110 kcal
• Cuisine: American-style

EQUIPMENT:

• Oven
• Knife
• Parchment paper
• Baking tray
• Rolling pin
• Measuring spoons & cups
• Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

• One cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Half tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• Quarter tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ cup water

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• This is the basic ingredient for making the crackers, as it will create the shape of the crackers and make them crunchy after baking. Another option for you to use can be whole wheat flour.

NUTRITIONAL YEAST:

• Nutritional yeast is a healthy ingredient as it includes many vitamins, and it provides the core cheesy taste in this recipe. This product helps in making these crackers vegan-friendly. If you need substitution, try adding vegan cheese powder.

OLIVE OIL:

• When preparing the dough for the crackers, olive oil will help in combining it. This product can also help make this snack richer. The crackers will also bake properly with its addition. Melt some coconut oil and use that for an alternative.

GARLIC POWDER:

• A nice savory taste comes along with the addition of garlic powder. There is a possibility that you omit this ingredient or utilize onion powder in its place.

ONION POWDER:

• The overall cheese taste becomes better with the addition of onion powder. If you do not have onion powder, grate some onions properly and use that, though it can alter the consistency of the snack.

SALT:

• The addition of salt will enhance the overall taste of the crackers, and it will make them taste more yummy. You can also utilize salt that has a low level of sodium.

TURMERIC POWDER:

• This can include a light taste in the crackers and provide the crackers with a bit of yellow color to make them look similar to cheese. Omit this ingredient if you desire.

WATER:

• We will be using water to combine the dough to make it smooth enough. Utilizing soy milk will also work just fine in its place.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm your oven to 180°C.
2. Place the piece of parchment over the tray for baking.
3. Take a bowl to combine all the dry components.
4. Then, pour in olive oil to create a crumbly mixture.
5. Gradually include water in the mixture to create a soft dough.
6. After you make the dough, place it on an even shelf.
7. Utilize a rolling pin to spread the dough and make it thin.
8. Then take a knife to create square cuts for the crackers.
9. Assemble them over the tray.
10. Baking time for the crackers is only 20 minutes.
11. Cool them down first, then enjoy your delicious cheese crackers.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Try pairing these crackers with some dips like vegan cheese dip or hummus.
• Have this snack with some coffee.
• You can also consider the addition of these crackers inside your soup bowl.

TIPS:

• When rolling the dough, be sure that you roll it very thinly.
• You can add salt according to the amount you prefer.
• When arranging the crackers on the baking tray, be sure to keep some distance between them.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• 7 days is the time limit for keeping these crackers in a tight box.

FREEZER:

• Use a tight vessel for storing this snack for only 1 month.

FAQs:

Will these crackers taste exactly like cheese?

• The addition of nutritional yeast will help make these crackers taste like cheese.

Will air frying work for this recipe?

• Yes, air frying is possible for making these crackers at 180°C for about 12 minutes.

How can I omit the use of gluten in these crackers?

• You can exclude gluten from this snack if you utilize gluten-free flour.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1.5 g

Calcium: 45 grams

Vitamin A: 120 IU

Calories: 110 kcal

Net carbs: 14 g

Total carbs: 16 grams

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 4 grams

Fat: 4 grams

Sodium: 180 grams

Potassium: 95 g