Do not, I repeat, do NOT spend your hard-earned money on store-bought keto crackers. They never live up to the promise, and I speak from experience. Instead, make a batch of these easy and utterly delicious Keto Rosemary Parmesan Crackers. You will be very glad you heeded my advice.
I have been making and enjoying these for over a decade now, and I am always amazed by how good they are. Super crispy, flavorful, and sturdy enough to stand up to dips and spreads. And while I adore keto crackers made with almond flour, this recipe is entirely nut-free. Which is a huge win for anyone with allergies or with kids in school!
Try them with a smear of homemade Boursin or dip them into some sausage cheese dip. Or just munch on them straight off the baking sheet. That’s what I do!
Reader’s Thoughts
“…and the angels sang…
I could live on cheese and crackers. Have really been missing the cracker part of the equation since going low carb. These. Are. Heaven!” — Eileen
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Moutwatering flavor: Parmesan and rosemary are the perfect savory combination.
- Super crispy: Low oven temperature and long baking time ensure that they come out golden and crisp every time.
- Easy to make: It takes only about 15 minutes to prep the dough and crackers.
- Make ahead recipe: These keto crackers store really well in a covered container on the counter.
- Nut-free: Perfect for anyone with nut allergies or for parents with kids in a nut-free school.
- Low carb: They have only 2.9 grams net carbs per serving!
Ingredient Notes
- Sunflower seed flour: This is the magic that makes them nut-free! I make my own sunflower seed flour at home and it’s very easy. And less expensive than purchasing it online.
- Parmesan: The finely grated, powdery Parmesan works best. If you grate your own, you will want to weigh it to get the right amount. 1 ounces is about right.
- Rosemary: Fresh rosemary makes all the difference to the flavor!
- Egg white: This helps bind the cracker dough together.
- Butter: You can also use any kind of oil, like avocado or olive oil.
- Seasoning: Garlic powder, salt, pepper.
How to Make Nut-Free Keto Crackers
- Combine the dry ingredients: Whisk the sunflower seed flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, rosemary, and salt. Break up any clumps in the flour and the cheese.
- Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the egg white and butter until the dough comes together.
- Roll out: Pat into a rectangle and roll the dough out to 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch thickness as evenly as you can.
- Score the dough: Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut into squares, about 1.5 inches each.
- Bake the crackers: Bake in a 300ºF oven until golden brown.
- Break apart: Let them cool completely, then break them along the score lines.
Tips for Success
Roll the dough out as evenly as possible. It doesn’t matter whether you make them thicker or thinner, but it needs to be even so that they bake evenly. Keep in mind that thicker crackers will be sturdier but will take longer to bake.
The edges of the crackers usually bake and brown a little faster than the center. I recommend taking the pan out of the oven a few times and breaking off the crispy edge pieces, then returning it to the oven.
If you live in a very humid climate, they may absorb some moisture from the atmosphere and can soften. But they crisp up again nicely when popped in a warm oven. Set your oven to about 200ºF and re-bake the crackers for 15 minutes or so, then let cool before serving.
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Keto Rosemary Parmesan Crackers
Ingredients
- 2 cups (220 g) sunflower seed flour
- 1/2 cup (28 g) finely grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large (1) egg white
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300F.
- In a large bowl, combine the sunflower seed flour, Parmesan, rosemary, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stir in the egg white and butter until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a large silicone baking mat and pat into a rough rectangle. Top with a large piece of parchment paper. Roll out to about a 1/4 to 1/8-inch thickness, as evenly as you can. Remove the parchment
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to score into 1 to 2-inch squares. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Transfer the baking mat to a large baking sheet.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the crackers are firm to the touch. Remove and let cool completely before breaking apart. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
- If the edges are browning before the center pieces firm up, you can break them off and allow the rest to keep cooking.
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Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Conventional crackers are made with wheat flour and are not keto friendly at all. Even brands that say they are made with almond flour often contain cornstarch or other high carb ingredients. But you can easily make your own low carb, keto-friendly crackers with a handful of ingredients.
Yes, you can sub the sunflower seed flour cup for cup with any other nut or seed meal.
This keto cracker recipe has 5.6g of carbs and 2.7g of fiber per serving. That comes to 2.9g net carbs per serving.
Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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Wow! These crackers look fabulous!
I am so obsessed with cheeseboards and these crackers look like the perfect pairing to my cheese addiction!
These are gorgeous crackers!! I love the addition of the chia seeds with sunflower seeds. Sounds incredible!
I love how healthy and easy these are to make!
What an inventive recipe! I love the flavors! (And love the comment ^^^) You rock!
Carolyn,
A profound thank you for another fantastic recipe. I’ve never made crackers before & miss them terribly (also GF & very very low carb). I made these today, as well as your cheddar biscuits for biscuits & gravy for supper, and your crock pot chocolate cake. It’s been a busy cooking day.
The crackers are delicious, especially with herbed goat cheese. I was out of rosemary and used herbs de provence instead. The whole house smelled heavenly while they were baking, then to be swapped out with the sweet smell of chocolate cake.
Thank you for never failing to share your amazing gift of making those of us who are on a limited diet feel like we can still eat good tasting and healthy food.
I feel exactly like this. 🙂
rather than sunflower seeds, do you think ground up pumpkin seeds would work?
These crackers sound lovely—and I love your recipes and your writing. As I have written before, it was your almond tea cake recipe that made it possible for me to stay with low carb—opened up the world of low carb goodies and fun and joy! and greatly improved health and well-being. THANK YOU once again (and the biscotti recipes, too!)
Maria
I think any ground seed would probably work just fine. Thanks for the lovely words!
Can this work w/almond or coconut FL.?
OMG! These are delish! I just made them, but I only had a flax and chia seed mix and the sunflower seeds. Didn’t matter they taste awesome!!
I just made these this afternoon and they were quite easy and delicious! I hope I can stretch them out to make the ten servings!!!! I put mine on a silicone baking sheet, covered with parchment and then rolled them out and cut them before baking. That way I didn’t have to move them off of the sheet, just put the silicone sheet in the oven. I think you could do that with your parchment as well. I once made crackers similar to this and it had a bit of tomato paste which was wonderful.
I don’t move mine off the parchment. Maybe I didn’t convey that well enough in the recipe, I will take a look and amend.
Love!!!
When you are using so many unusual ingredients like Chia seeds for instance, what do you store in the freezer and what do you store on the shelf?
Thanks
Conni
I keep almost all of it in the freezer, except for things I know I use really often and will use up the bag quickly.
Chia seeds can be kept at room temperature for a long period. No fats to go rancid.
I love your addition of rosemary!
These look amazing. A long time ago I made rosemary crackers from a Martha Stewart recipe. These sound even better (and easier!)
These look fantastic! Never thought of grinding the sunflower seeds up – great idea, can’t wait to try it!!!
Thanks, Mellissa!
Wow, this sounds like a keeper for sure. I’m looking forward to trying these. I’ve never tried baking crackers before but this looks so simple and easy. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Oh, and you made me a bit jealous talking about your early fall weather. Down here in the deep south (I’m in Mississippi on the Gulf Coast) you can practically drown when you take a breath because of the high humidity levels and the heat is stifling. I can’t wait for summer to be gone!
Thanks again for everything you do. You’re amazing!
I am sure you can barely wait for fall!
Forgot to ask, are the sunflower seed the roasted and salted ones or the dry roasted unsalted kind? Or does it even matter? I just bought a big bag (not Bob’s Red Mill) and ordinarily it would take me quite a while to go through a bag of this size because I usually just use it for my salad or grab a handful for a snack. Thanks.
I use raw sunflower seeds.
These look and sound divine! Perfect for packed lunches. Yum!
I’m allergic to all nuts and seeds including sunflower seeds but not chia seeds is there a replacement for the sunflower seeds?
Maybe Hemp? Pretty flavor neutral if you can have it.