Healthy Homemade Mini Cinnamon Graham Crackers Recipe
These Healthy Homemade Mini Cinnamon Graham Crackers are a wholesome twist on a classic snack, made with white whole wheat or gluten-free flour and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. They are crisp, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and perfect for a guilt-free treat or to enjoy with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
- Total Time: 23-25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 mini crackers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) white whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour (measured like this)
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (45mL) pure maple syrup, room temperature
- 1 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp (28mL) water, room temperature
- 1 tsp coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crackers.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour), ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and salt through the flour.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the pure maple syrup, water, and melted coconut oil in that order. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the dough forms a slightly sticky consistency. Some extra effort may be needed to mix evenly.
- Roll Out Dough: Transfer the dough onto a silicone baking mat for easy handling. Using a silicone rolling pin, roll the dough out very thinly to about 1/16-inch thickness.
- Cut Crackers: Cut the dough into 1-inch squares with a pizza cutter or a sharp knife. Prick the center of each square with a fork to prevent puffing. Carefully separate the squares and arrange them on the baking sheet ensuring they don’t touch to promote even baking.
- Bake: Bake the crackers at 350°F for 13 to 15 minutes or until they become crunchy and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and Store: Allow the crackers to cool completely at room temperature on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Notes
- Using white whole wheat flour provides a nuttier flavor and higher fiber content than regular all-purpose flour.
- Ground cinnamon can be adjusted to taste or substituted with other warming spices like nutmeg or allspice for variety.
- Rolling the dough very thin (1/16-inch) is key to achieving a crisp texture.
- A silicone baking mat helps with easy dough handling and clean removal of crackers.
- Ensure crackers are spaced apart on the baking sheet for even heat circulation and crispiness.
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