Two-Ingredient Keto Cheese Crackers: The Easiest Low-Carb Snack You’ll Love!

For those embracing the ketogenic lifestyle, finding satisfying and compliant snack options can sometimes feel like a challenge. If you are a cracker lover, this is the list for you. These keto crackers are made with just 2 ingredients: almond flour and cheese.

Fortunately, the solution might be simpler than you think. Enter the two-ingredient keto cheese cracker, a remarkably easy and delicious way to enjoy a crunchy, savory snack without derailing your low-carb goals.

Why Keto Crackers?

One of the things I miss about not eating carbs is the crunch from either crackers or chips. Especially those store-bought cheese crackers. You know the ones I’m talking about. But there really is no room for them in the Keto lifestyle. They are so high in carbs that just a small handful would put me over my daily carb allotment. If you’re following the Keto lifestyle and need a way to boost your fat intake for the day, these Keto Cheese Crackers are a perfect solution. Since they’re super low carb and high in fat, you’ll be able to hit your macros while enjoying crispy Keto crackers. The best part: they’re easy to make and you only need one ingredient - cheese!

Understanding the Keto Diet

The Keto lifestyle is all about high fat, moderate protein, and low carb intake. For many of us, carbs are just a normal part of our lifestyle. But with the Keto diet, it’s important to cut out the majority of carbs so that your body can enter into a state called Ketosis. This is where the body uses fat as fuel, rather than glucose. Because it uses the fat stored in your body and you begin to burn fat resulting in weight loss!

The Magic of Two Ingredients

These low carb crackers were adapted from my keto tortilla chips. By flattening out the dough to become a little bit thinner and switching out the cheese used, I was able to create my own keto version of wheat thins. Perfect cracker texture and flavor. Quick and easy. No chill time or excessive prep is needed, nor any fancy kitchen gadgets. Customizable. For a more plain cracker, you can easily skip the cheese. You can also add spices and seasonings of choice. Love savory keto snacks?

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Cheese

The foundation of these crackers, cheese provides flavor, fat, and structure. The best variety of cheese to use is cheddar cheese. I use the Sargento brand, but other brands might work. I’ve only tried Sargento and I know it works so I stick with it. The thinner the slice, the crunchier the cracker. The reason you need a thin sliced cheese is so that you get a really good crunch, just like a regular cracker. That’s the best part of crackers, right? The thinner slices don’t spread out as much when you’re baking them either so they’re less likely to spread into each other. My husband prefers sharp cheddar while I prefer mild cheddar. I would not use a cheese like Provolone because it just doesn’t turn out the same. Stick with a cheddar cheese for best results. I recommend using a sharp cheddar as it will add more flavor to your crackers. This recipe may work with other cheeses. I recommend trying cheeses with less moisture. I tried with low fat mozzarella and I did not like the results. The crackers didn’t crisp up as much as I would like.

Almond Flour

The almond flour will bind together the cheese so you are left with crunchy and crispy cheese crackers that don’t crumble. Almond flour is a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat flour. You want to use blanched almond flour, and not almond meal. This recipe may work with other cheeses. I think it will work with other nut flours like hazelnut flour. You will want to use superfine almond flour for this recipe.

The Basic Two-Ingredient Keto Cheese Cracker Recipe

Ingredients:

4 pieces thinly sliced cheese (I use the Sargento brand)
1/4 cup almond flour

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Cut cheese into quarters. Each slice of cheese will yield 4 pieces.
Transfer each of the squares of cheese to the baking sheet. Place them about 1/2 inch apart so that when they melt they won’t melt together.
Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for about 15 - 20 minutes, or until crispy.
Carefully take the baking sheet out of the oven and allow the crackers to cool for a few minutes before removing from the parchment paper.
I think these low carb cheese crackers are best when eaten right away.

Instructions with Almond Flour

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add cheese to a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat cheese in the microwave until melted (about 20-30 seconds depending on the power of your microwave and how cold the cheese is). Stir until uniform and smooth.
Working quickly, stir in the almond flour. Use either a large spoon or your hands to mix and knead the almond flour into your cheese dough. You want to mix until all of the almond flour is incorporated and you need to work quickly before the cheese stiffens up.
Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out until it is between 1/16 and 1/8 inch thick. Remove the top layer of parchment paper.
Slice dough into squares or shape of your choice. I did approximately 1 ¼ inch squares. Space the crackers on the parchment paper so they are 1/2 inch apart. Use a chopstick to make a hole in the center of each cracker.
Place parchment paper with the crackers onto a baking sheet. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until edges are brown and crackers are crispy.
Let crackers cool before eating. I added a little coarse salt to my crackers.

Tips for Success

Make sure you work quickly before the cheese stiffens. If you find your cheese has gotten cold and is too hard to roll out, you can melt the cheese again briefly in the microwave (about 10 seconds).
If you make too many, you can store them in an airtight container and eat them the next day.

Variations and Flavor Enhancements

Herbs and Spices: Experiment with adding dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to the almond flour mixture for a savory twist. A pinch of garlic powder or onion powder can also add depth of flavor.
Everything Bagel Seasoning: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on the crackers before baking for a familiar and satisfying taste.
Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dough for a spicy kick.
Make a hole: I made a hole in the middle of the crackers to resemble Cheez-Its. You can also use a fork to make indents around the edges if you really want them to look like Cheez-Its, but that does take more work and I wanted to keep it simple.

Serving Suggestions

Crackers really don’t need any special meats and that is what makes them so great!

Dips: I LOVE dips. They are probably one of my all time favorite keto foods because of how versatile they are. You can make pretty much anything into a dip as long as you have cream cheese. They taste good dipped with everything from veggies to crackers.
- Easy French Onion Dip- Break out your crackers because this dip is a home run. It’s salty and savory with a refreshing cream cheese base and strong onion flavor.
- Pizza Dip- Make this recipe the next time you are craving the cheesy goodness of mozzarella cheese in all its glory. It’s gooey, it’s saucy, and it’s oh so pepperon-o-ney?… You know what I mean tons of pepperoni ?
- Spinach Artichoke Dip- Spinach dip is a classic warm and creamy dip that pair great with pretty much any dipper. The next time you have a party; prepare some keto crackers and chop up veggies, because this dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
- Keto Queso- Normal queso is made with sugar and cornstarch to thicken and round out the flavor profile. Our keto queso captures that smooth flavor without any of the carbs and sugar.
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - Another football party classic, buffalo chicken dip is sure to be the star of your next party. For even more dips and appetizers check out our game day keto appetizers post.
Charcuterie Boards: The humble charcuterie board. This tasty board normally has a variety of meats and cheeses, but what all really goes into making those deliciously Instagram worthy boards?
- Meats- This is an obvious one but meats are going to be the staple of a keto charcuterie board. The type of meats is up to you, but it is normally recommend you use cured meats as they can sit out longer than deli meats.
  - Pepperoni- Pepperoni, a little low carb sauce, and shredded mozzarella make the perfect pizza bite.
  - Salami- Any cured dry sausage will work, we just love salami because it’s extra salty
  - Proccutio- A little more expensive than other meats but worth the price. It has ribbons of fat and a silky texture that just melts in your mouth
  - Summer Sausage- Be careful that the sausage you pick is low carb and doesn’t have any added sugar mixed in. The best way to get high quality summer sausage is by going to a local farm.
  - Deli Meats- These are usually our last pick on a “fancy” charcuterie board, but we know for some people it’s their first!
- Cheese- Again cheese choices are all up to you, but we love aged cheeses. Making a charcuterie board is all about trying new flavors so don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Aged cheeses also prevent upset stomachs because most of the lactose has been eaten away making them easier to digest(1). There are tons of cheese options and we really could go on forever.
  - Aged Cheeses- These are your drier harder cheeses that have had time for the lactose to be eaten making them easier to digest.
  - Soft Cheeses- Brie is an example of a soft cheese. Now that we’ve covered meat and cheese options it’s time to take it a step farther.
- Crackers-Now’s the time for all those delicious keto crackers to shine! Take your pick of a store bought or home made variety and enjoy.
- Nuts- Nuts are a staple in our charcuterie boards. They add a saltiness and crunch that is different from crackers. We love getting fancy and buying seasoned nuts like spiced almonds, macadamia nuts and cashews.
- Olives- Olives are by no means a necessity as we know they aren’t always everyones favorite, however we love the fattiness of them and choose to include them in our boards. There are so many types of olives out there like green, black, and stuffed with a hundred things!
- Jams and Jellies- A good preserve always makes it on a charcuterie board because it adds a light sweetness that pairs with your meat and cheeses. We recommend picking a sugar free jam and using that in place of something like a fig preserve which has too much sugar.
- Foliage- Just as it sounds, this is greenery to make the board look good. It doesn’t necessarily add flavor, but it sure does look pretty! That’s what we use in our boards, but feel free to change it up to put in your favorite ingredients.

Troubleshooting

Crumbly Dough: If the dough is too crumbly or isn’t coming together, microwave the mixture for 20-30 seconds to allow the cheese to melt, then return it back to the blender and blend. The dough might stay a bit crumbly, but it must stick together if you pinch it with your fingers. If the dough is too crumbly, add a tablespoon or two of water.
Soft Crackers: If your cooled crackers have become slightly soft, you can quickly remedy it. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Other Keto-Friendly Cracker Options

Do you prefer to make low carb keto crackers from the comfort of your own home?

These crispy keto crackers are the perfect seed based recipe for all your future keto charcuterie boards. They have flaxseed, pumpkin seed, and even pumpkin pie spice! Did you think every keto crackers recipe was going to be savory? Think again! These sweet crackers are a gluten free keto treat. They have a base of almond flour and cinnamon that brings its own subtle sweetness. Pair these almond flour crackers with our sugar free marshmallow cream and some dark chocolate for the best keto s’mores. The best part?
Break out a piece of parchment paper and a rolling pin because these keto crackers will blow your mind. Don’t let spinach fool you, these are cheese crackers first and foremost. They use a base of both almond flour and coconut flour for the ideal cracker texture. These crackers also include flax seed meal for a great gluten free keto flour replacement.
Look no further, this keto cracker recipe is listed in depth at the bottom of the post.

Store-Bought Keto Cracker Alternatives

However, we also know some people just don’t have time in general to be messing around with dough and almond meal. If you would rather just purchase some low carb cheese crackers, here are some of my favorites:

Read also: Low-Carb Pizza Guide

We always recommend purchasing trios from brands whenever possible to try all the flavors. These three crackers are crunchy, nutty, and pair perfectly with cheese and cured meats.
These keto crackers are similar to those you would make at home with flaxseed and almond flour being main ingredients.
These toasts are very similar to the toast points you can purchase for charcuterie boards. However these have practically no net carbs bringing in just 1 net carb per serving.
WeDoKeto crackers can actually be found in Walmarts as well as ordered online from walmart.com. Three containers of keto crackers cost just $23.87 and are made with healthy whole ingredients. They start with almond flour, flaxseed, and onion. Then they add in spices like pink salt, rosemary, oregano, basil, and thyme. Everything is organic and everything is definitely keto!
Just like we said before ALWAYS get the variety pack. These cheese based cracker crisps make the perfect salty snack and dipping vessel for keto recipes. They have tons of flavors like cheddar cheese, pizza, jalapeño, sesame, and sour cream and onion. Don’t stop the cheese train there, grab your cream cheese and dip away! Depending on the flavor you choose it is either 1 or 3 grams of carbs from spices.
These avocado crisps come in two flavors, sea salt or guacamole. Per 30 gram serving of the sea salt keto crackers there are 8 total carbs and 2 fiber (6 net carbs).
Per 30g serving size these crackers have 12 total carbs and 3 grams of fiber aka 9 net carbs. While they are a little high for keto, they make the best wheat thin style cracker with cheese.
Similar to ParmCrisps these cheesy snacks make the perfect keto cracker. Whisps have a few different flavors too such as tomato basil, Asiago & Pepperjack, and BBQ. They also work great in keto recipes as a crunchy cheesy breading.
Just like the title says these are 100% flaxseed based crackers. They don’t have almond flour or even many other ingredients depending on the flavor you choose. There is cinnamon and currents (6 net carbs), savory (3 net carbs), Original (1 net carb), and Rosemary (1 net carb).
These specialty crackers come in three different flavors and have about 2 net carbs per serving. They are delicious and nutritious packed with high quality whole foods.

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