High-Protein Chickpea Flour Crackers (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
These high-protein chickpea flour crackers are a simple, crispy, and flavorful homemade snack made with just a few pantry ingredients, including nutritional yeast for a delicious cheesy flavor. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for dipping, snacking, or meal prep.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour plus more for dusting (scooped & leveled)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, and salt.1 cup chickpea flour, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, ½ teaspoon salt
- Mix in the olive oil, then gradually add water, stirring until a smooth and stiff dough forms. The dough should not be sticky. If it feels too wet, add a touch more chickpea flour.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 5 tablespoons water
- Dust a clean surface with chickpea flour and roll the dough into a large rectangle, aiming for a thickness of about ⅛ inch (or slightly thinner for extra crispiness). If the dough is sticky, dust it and your rolling pin with more chickpea flour as needed. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut into bite-sized squares or rectangles (I cut 80 crackers).
- Brush off excess flour with a damp brush before baking for a cleaner look. Optionally, sprinkle with coarse sea salt for extra flavor.1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Transfer the cut crackers to a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and crisp, keeping an eye on them at the end. Let cool completely, then serve with hummus or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Roll evenly: Keep thickness consistent for even baking—thinner for extra crisp, slightly thicker for a more hearty bite.
- Cool completely: They crisp up as they cool, so don’t worry if they feel soft at first.
- Add seeds: Mix or sprinkle sesame, sunflower, or flax seeds for extra crunch.
- Add herbs: Try rosemary, thyme, or oregano for a fragrant savory flavor.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 311mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 2mg
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