Vegan Cheez-Its

These easy vegan cheez-its crackers are a homemade vegan version of the famous cheese cracker. They make a crunchy and delicious snack! They’re also low-carb and gluten-free.

A bowl of vegan cheez-its sits in front of more of the crackers in the background. There are fresh sprigs of parsley too.

I like a crunchy snack. Call me the queen of crunchy! I’ve been called worse (that’s what comes with being the youngest of four kids). Anyway, making cheez-its vegan was a priority for this snack-loving vegan!

How to Make Vegan Cheez-Its

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

  1. Combine flours, vegan cheese, butter, garlic powder, turmeric, nutritional yeast, and salt in a bowl.
    Ingredients like vegan cheese, nutritional yeast flakes, and seasonings are in a bowl.
  2. Microwave in 20-second increments for up to a minute, stirring between each.
  3. Stir the ingredients together to form a thick mixture.
    A hand holds a spatula, stirring together a cheese mixture in a bowl.
  4. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until a thick batter forms.
  5. Use a rolling pin to press the dough to flatten it. Then cut it into squares.
    A hand holds a knife, cutting a thin orange dough into squares.
  6. Use a chopstick to create a divot in the center of each cracker.A hand holds a chopstick, pressing dots into squares of orange dough.
  7. Transfer the parchment sheet to a baking sheet and bake for 7 to 8 minutes.
  8. Remove them from the oven and use a pizza cutter to run along the previous cuts to separate the crackers.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the crackers are golden brown on the edges.
  10. Allow the crackers to cool completely so they’ll become crispy.

Key Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:

  • Gluten-free Flour — We’ll use a combination of almond flour, cassava flour, and/or gluten-free flour of your choice. I like cassava flour because it’s grain-free, gluten-free, and low-carb. However, feel free to substitute your favorite gluten-free flour.
  • Vegan Cheese — I like using a combination of vegan cheddar shreds and vegan mozzarella shreds. But there are many flavors of vegan cheeses, such as smoked provolone. Feel free to mix and match your favorites!
  • Vegan butter — A bit of vegan butter adds flavor and consistency.
  • Seasoning — We’ll add both garlic powder and a bit of turmeric (for color).
  • Nooch — Of course, adding some nutritional yeast flakes is a requirement for any vegan cheesy dish.
  • Salt — We’ll add a bit of salt to enhance the flavors of these crackers.
Looking down on a bowl of vegan cheese crackers. There are more crackers behind the bowl.

What Makes This Recipe Shine?

  • EASY — Made with only 9 ingredients, these crackers come together quickly!
  • LOW-CARB — Using almond flour and cassava flour means these crunchy crackers are low-carb.
  • SATISFYING — Thanks to their high-fat content, these crackers satisfy your craving for salty, crunchy snacks!

Frequently-Asked Questions

Are cheez-its vegan?

Most cheez-its are made with cow cheese, making them not suitable for vegans. However, it’s easy to make your own vegan version.

Can you freeze cheez-its?

Yes, you can freeze homemade cheez-its. Transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze them for up to 6 months.

Serving Suggestions

Serve vegan cheez-its by themselves, or with any of these tasty, creamy dips:

Storage Tips

Transfer cheez-its to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, in the fridge for up to a month, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Vegan Snacks

If you love these vegan cheese crackers, here are more vegan snacks to crunch on:

A bowl of vegan gluten-free cheez-its are in a bowl with a spring of parsley.

Vegan Cheez-Its

These vegan cheez-its are perfect snack crackers. They're vegan, gluten-free, and great for low-carb snacking any day of the week!
5 from 4 votes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Resting time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 169kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup cassava flour (substitute gluten-free flour)
  • ¾ cup vegan cheddar shreds (see notes)
  • ¾ cup vegan mozzarella shreds
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
  • Combine flours, vegan cheese, butter, garlic powder, turmeric, nutritional yeast, and salt in a bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments until the vegan butter melts and the cheese softens (usually around 1 minute).
    Ingredients like vegan cheese, nutritional yeast flakes, and seasonings are in a bowl.
  • Stir the batter together, then add a tablespoon of water (one at a time) and stir to create a cohesive batter. Add only enough water for the batter to form.
    A hand holds a spatula, stirring together a cheese mixture in a bowl.
  • Spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray. Lay it on the counter, sprayed side up. Place the dough in the center of the paper. Spray another sheet of paper and lay it sprayed side down on top of the dough.
  • Use a rolling pin to press the dough to flatten it. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper and use a spatula to even out the sides of the dough. Place the parchment paper back on top and roll again, until the dough is a thin layer. (Thick crackers will be less crunchy but too thin will be too crunchy. You're looking for a nice balance between the two.)
  • Cut the dough into 1-inch (or slightly less than 1-inch) strips. Turn the paper and cut parallel lines to create squares.
    A hand holds a knife, cutting a thin orange dough into squares.
  • Use a chopstick to create a divot in the center of each cracker. Transfer the parchment sheet to a baking sheet and bake for 7 to 8 minutes.
    A hand holds a chopstick, pressing dots into squares of orange dough.
  • Remove them from the oven and use a pizza cutter to run along the previous cuts. This will separate the crackers. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until the crackers are golden brown on the edges.
  • Allow the crackers to cool completely so they'll become crispy.

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Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

One Response to Vegan Cheez-Its

  1. Avatar thumbnail image for Marlyizzi Reply

    Can I substitute regular AP flour 1:1 if I don’t have any gluten-free?

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