Healthy Animal Crackers Recipe

Crunchy mini animal crackers made with healthy, wholesome ingredients, kid‑approved, and perfect for lunchboxes or toddler snacks. Easy quick and fun to make together with your kids!

Servings : crackers

Calories : 180 kcal

Course : Snack

Prep Time : 15

Cook Time : 13

Resting and cutting dough : 45

Total Time : 1 13

INGREDIENTS

8 Tbsp 1 stick frozen salted butter (cubed)
16 Tbsp all purpose flour (I used einkorn )
10 Tbsp whole‑wheat flour (einkorn)
3 Tbsp flax meal (ground flax seeds)
4 Tbsp sugar (maple)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp sea salt
4 Tbsp applesauce (unsweetened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Pulse dry ingredients with frozen butter in a food processor until sandy.
Add applesauce and vanilla; process just until a crumbly dough forms.
Divide, wrap, and chill the dough for 30 min.
Roll 1/8‑inch thick between parchment and plastic; cut animal shapes with your favorite cookie cutters.
Bake on parchment at 350 °F for 13–15 min until lightly golden; cool before storing.

NOTES

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NUTRITION

Serving: 10crackersCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2.5gFiber: 1.5gSugar: 6g

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