Keto Seed Crackers: Vegan, Dairy-Free Low-Carb Snack

Homemade vegan keto seed crackers — dairy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo and vegan friendly. These keto seed crackers get their crunch from a mix of seeds like flax, sunflower and sesame. If you want vegan keto snacks or dairy-free keto recipes, these crackers are perfect.

Dairy Free Keto Seed Crackers Recipe

Finding vegan keto snacks that are also gluten free and dairy free can be a challenge. These crispy, flaky seed crackers use sesame, sunflower and flax to deliver great texture and flavor without nuts, dairy or grains.

Many keto cracker recipes rely on almond or coconut flour and cheese. This version avoids nuts and dairy, making it suitable for people with allergies or sensitivities while still keeping the carb count low.

This recipe is a variation of a homemade vegan gluten-free cracker — adapted here to be nut-free and keto-friendly.

Vegan Seed Crackers With Psyllium

I use psyllium husk and ground flax as binders. Psyllium husk comes from Plantago ovata seed husks and swells when mixed with liquid, creating a gelatinous texture that replaces gluten’s binding role. I use the husks (not powdered), though you can grind them for a finer texture.

Psyllium is excellent for vegan keto baking because it thickens liquids and helps mimic the structure of baked goods without gluten.

As a nut-free alternative to almond flour I use tigernut flour. It’s grain-free and suitable for paleo, keto and AIP diets. Tigernut flour is milder than coconut flour, less starchy than cassava, and not made from nuts.

Fat contributes flakiness and crispness. I substitute butter with coconut cream for healthy fat, though quality vegan butter works well too.

Ingredients For This Vegan Keto Seed Cracker Recipe

• Golden flax seeds — ground (brown flax will make a darker cracker)
• Sunflower seeds — raw, unsalted, ground
• Sesame seeds — raw, ground
• Coconut cream — or a quality vegan butter
• Tigernut flour — or almond flour if preferred
• Apple cider vinegar — or lemon juice
• Dried onion — powder or flakes
• Psyllium husk — whole husks or ground powder
• Date sugar or maple sugar — optional, or a keto sweetener
• Sea salt

Topping

• Whole sesame seeds (white and/or black)
• Whole sunflower seeds or other seeds you like

How To Make Vegan Keto Seed Crackers

If your seeds are already ground, you only need a bowl to combine the ingredients. If using whole seeds, grind them finely with a coffee grinder or food processor first.

1. Grind whole seeds if needed so they form a smooth base for the dough.

2. Mix the coconut cream with apple cider vinegar and add the psyllium husk so it absorbs the liquid and forms a gel-like binder.

3. Combine dry ingredients with the coconut cream mixture. Stir until a thick dough forms.

4. On a sheet of parchment, press the dough into a flat square and smooth the edges.

5. Cover with another parchment sheet and roll the dough to about 1/8 inch (≈3 mm) thickness.

6. Trim rough edges and save scraps to re-roll.

7. Sprinkle the top with sesame and sunflower seeds, replace the parchment and press gently with the rolling pin so seeds adhere.

8. Transfer the sheet to a baking tray, cut into roughly 1.5–2 inch squares and prick each cracker with a fork.

9. Bake about 14 minutes total (see recipe card for exact temperatures and timing). Let cool completely to crisp up.

See the full printable recipe and video below in the recipe card.

Keto Seed Crackers Storing

Store completely cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Keeping them fully cooled before sealing is essential to preserve crispness.

How To Enjoy These Vegan Keto Crackers

• Eat them plain as a crunchy snack
• Serve with guacamole or your favorite dip
• Try with seed butters or nut butters (if tolerated)
• Use as a crisp side with soups or salads

More Vegan Crackers Recipes

• Puffed Amaranth Seed Crackers
• Grain Free Crackers With Cassava & Tigernut Flour
• Split Pea Chips and Crackers

If you try this vegan keto seed crackers recipe, let me know!

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Video: Vegan Dairy Free Keto Seed Crackers Recipe

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Low Carb Keto Seed Crackers (Dairy Free Nut Free Vegan Keto Snack)

Homemade low carb keto seed crackers that are vegan, dairy free, gluten free and nut free. Crunchy from flax, sunflower and sesame seeds — a great low-carb snack.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time14 mins

Total Time24 mins

Servings: 28 crackers

Ingredients

Keto Crackers: The Dough

• 1/2 cup ground golden flax seeds
• 1/3 cup ground sunflower seeds (raw, unsalted)
• 1/3 cup coconut cream
• 1/4 cup ground sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup tigernut flour (or almond flour)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 tsp dried onion (powder or flakes)
• 1.5 tsp psyllium husk
• 1/3 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp date sugar or maple sugar (optional) or keto sweetener

Topping

• 1.5 tbsp whole sesame seeds (black and white)
• 1.5 tbsp whole sunflower seeds

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 380 F (193 C).

Prepare The Ingredients

• Grind seeds for the dough if needed and combine them with the dry ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix coconut cream with apple cider vinegar and add psyllium husk. Let it absorb and thicken.

Form The Dough

• Combine the coconut cream mixture with the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Let rest 10–15 minutes for the seeds to absorb moisture.

Form The Crackers

• Place the dough between parchment sheets and roll very thin (about 1/8 inch).
• Remove the top parchment, sprinkle with seeds, replace the parchment and press gently so seeds adhere. Cut into 2-inch squares without separating and prick each piece with a fork.
• Transfer the sheet to a baking tray.

Bake The Keto Crackers

• Bake at 380 F for about 7 minutes, rotate the tray and continue baking at 325 F (182 C) for another ~7 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
• Let crackers cool fully on the tray, then break apart and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Tips For Perfect Vegan Keto Seed Crackers

1. Roll the dough thinner for a more delicate, crisp cracker, but watch the bake time closely.
2. Pricking prevents the crackers from puffing or twisting.
3. Chill briefly in the freezer if your kitchen is warm to firm the coconut cream.
4. Use good vegan butter as an alternative to coconut cream if desired.
5. If you’re nut-sensitive, tigernut flour is a great choice; almond flour works if tolerated.
6. A fine grinder helps achieve a smoother texture for the ground seeds.

Storing The Keto Crackers

1. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week once fully cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cracker | Calories: 40.9 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.5 g | Protein: 2.1 g | Fat: 2.2 g | Fiber: 1.4 g

Nutrition is an estimate provided by an online calculator.