These cottage cheese almond flour keto crackers are a tasty low carb and gluten-free snack. Combining the mild, creamy flavor of cottage cheese with the nutty richness of almond flour, these crackers are packed with healthy fats and protein.
These crackers are perfect for snacking, serving at parties, or packing in lunchboxes. Customize with your favorite herbs and spices to create your unique flavor profile.
If you enjoy sour cream crackers, these are very similar but with a higher protein content because of the cottage cheese. Blended cottage cheese is used to bind the cookies and gives a mild creamy flavor.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Made with almond flour, these crackers are a great option for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up a batch of these crackers in no time.
The combination of cottage cheese and almond flour provides a good source of protein, making these crackers a satisfying and nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Just 3 ingredients and seasoning are all you need to make these tasty crackers.
- Almond Flour - Made from finely ground almonds, this gluten-free flour adds a subtle nutty taste and helps create a light, crispy texture. It's high in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, making it a great low-carb alternative to traditional flour.
- Cottage Cheese - Use plain full fat cottage cheese. Provides a creamy texture and a mild, tangy flavor while adding protein and calcium. Blending the cottage cheese ensures a smooth consistency for the dough.
- Chives - Adds a mild flavor to the crackers.
- Seasoning - We use salt and pepper.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Crackers
Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Form into a dough.
Roll out in between parchment paper.
Cut out shapes with cookie cutter.
Place on baking tray.
Bake until golden.
Storage
Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For extended freshness, store the crackers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Tips
If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more almond flour. If it’s too dry, add a small amount of water or olive oil.
Ensure the dough is rolled out to an even thickness to promote uniform baking and prevent some crackers from burning while others are undercooked.
Experiment with different seasonings like rosemary, thyme, sesame seeds, or everything bagel seasoning to change up the flavor.
For extra crispy crackers, you can leave them in the oven with the heat turned off and the door slightly ajar for an additional 5-10 minutes after baking.
Keto Dips to Serve with Cottage Cheese Crackers
These crackers are sturdy enough for a thick and tasty dip.
Cottage Cheese Crackers
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup cottage cheese, blended
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and form into a dough. If the mixture is too crumbly, add a tablespoon of water to help bind the mixture.
- Roll the cracker dough out in between two layers of parchment paper to about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut out cracker shapes with a cookie cutter and place them on the parchment lined baking tray.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the crackers over and bake for a further 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition
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