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If you’re looking for an easy gluten-free cracker recipe, these almond flour crackers with rosemary and thyme are one of my all-time favorites.

They’re crisp, flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make with just a handful of ingredients. I often make a batch for an appetizer for girls’ night or a casual snack plate, and they’re always one of the first things to disappear.

These homemade almond flour crackers are especially great for anyone following a gluten-free diet, since almond flour is naturally gluten-free. They pair beautifully with goat cheese dip, feta dip, olive tapenade, hummus, or simply on their own when you’re craving something crunchy.

Find more delicious almond flour recipes here.

And if you’ve never made crackers at home before, you might be surprised how easy it is. The dough comes together quickly and the whole recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.

Gluten-Free Almond Flour Crackers with Herbs

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12–15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: about 20 crackers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 egg (preferably pasture-raised or organic)
• 2 teaspoons water (if needed)

Dried herb substitution:
If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use about 1–2 teaspoons total dried herbs. A teaspoon each of dried rosemary and thyme works well, but the amount is flexible. You can also leave the herbs out altogether for a simple almond cracker.

How to Make Almond Flour Crackers (Step-by-Step)

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, egg, and water.
3. Combine the dough: In a larger bowl, mix the almond flour, flaxseed, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the wet ingredients and stir until a dough forms. Use your hands to mix briefly so everything is evenly combined.
4. Roll, cut, and bake: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to about 1/8-inch thickness. Remove the top parchment, transfer the dough on the bottom parchment to a baking sheet, and cut into 2-inch squares. Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
5. Cool: Let cool for at least 15 minutes so the crackers crisp up before serving.

Cook’s Notes

• If you live in a humid climate, you may not need the additional water in the dough.
• Thinner dough (1/8 inch) creates crispier crackers.
• Thicker dough (1/4 inch) makes slightly softer crackers.
• Feel free to experiment with other herbs. About 2 tablespoons of any finely chopped fresh herbs works well in this recipe.

Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Flavor Variations for Almond Flour Crackers

Once you make these once, it’s fun to experiment with different flavors. Try one of these easy variations:

• Simple Sea Salt Crackers: Skip the herbs and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
• Garlic Herb Crackers: Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and use a mix of rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
• Everything Bagel Crackers: Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the dough before baking.
• Parmesan Herb Crackers: Add 2–3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese to the dough.
• Sesame Seed Crackers: Stir 1 tablespoon sesame seeds into the dough and sprinkle a few on top before baking.
• Lemon Herb Crackers: Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the dough for a bright flavor that pairs well with cheese.
• Spicy Crackers: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne to the dough.

For a simple snack board or appetizer plate, try serving these crackers with:

• Fresh fruit like grapes or sliced apples
• A few cheeses such as goat cheese or manchego
• Olives or olive tapenade
• A handful of roasted nuts

They’re a lovely addition to any gathering and always feel a little special when you can say you made the crackers yourself.

Another reason I love this recipe is that almond flour is naturally nutrient-dense. A small serving is satisfying, since almond flour is essentially finely ground almonds.

Once you try these, you may find yourself making homemade crackers more often than you expect.

Find more almond flour recipes here.

FAQs

• Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh? Yes. Use about 1–2 teaspoons total dried herbs instead of the fresh herbs, or leave the herbs out altogether.
• Why are my crackers not crispy? Roll the dough thin (about 1/8 inch thick) and let the crackers cool completely so they crisp up.
• Are almond flour crackers gluten-free? Yes. Almond flour is naturally gluten-free, making these crackers a great option for gluten-free diets.
• Can I make these crackers ahead of time? Yes. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
• Can I use different herbs? Yes. Any combination of finely chopped fresh herbs works well, such as oregano, basil, dill, or chives.

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Here at LIY, we do a lotttt of online shopping – shocking, we know Today we thought it would be fun to share a peek inside those online shopping carts! You know the items sitting in “saved for later” that we just haven’t hit checkout on *yet*, but it’s only a matter of time before these finds make their way to our doorsteps!

From Spring Break prep to fresh Spring home updates, here’s what Team LIY is currently shopping! PS shop our Amazon only Spring break packing list here!

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Amazon is coming in like a lion, just in time for spring! Another round of our latest Amazon wins, from home to fashion to beauty and more is here! The LIY Team did the shopping and the trying and the returning [lots of returning], to share only the BEST with you! All just in time for Spring!

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Spring Fashion Finds

Erin’s Finds [5’4, size S/4]

Jumpsuit [true to size, wearing in M]

Jumpsuit [true to size, wearing in S] // Tank [true to size, wearing in M]

Dress [true to size, wearing in S]

Sunglasses // Earrings // Layered Necklace // Denim Jacket [true to size, wearing in S]

Claire’s Finds [5’5″, size M/8]

Amazon Bikini [TTS, wearing M]

Sandals [True to size]

Lauren’s Finds [5’6″, size M/L or 8/10]

2-Piece Set [true to size, wearing in large] // Sandals [true to size]

Amazon Crochet Top [true to size] // Denim Shorts [true to size] // Sandals [true to size]

Swimsuit [true to size, wearing in large ] // Coverup

Black Swimsuit [true to size, wearing in large] // White Beach Shorts [true to size, wearing in large] // Sandals [true to size]

Katy’s Finds [5’4″, size XS/S or 2]

Skort [true to size] // Sports Bra Tank [true to size]

CRZ Yoga Tank [true to size] // Skort [true to size]

High Waisted Bikini [size down if in between, wearing S in Blue/Green]

Set [size down if in between, wearing S Brown] // Necklace [LIY10 for 10% off]

Sunglasses

Devon’s Finds [5’8, size S or 2]

CUPSHE Swimsuit [true to size, wearing small]

CUPSHE Dress [true to size, wearing small]

CRZ Yoga Tank [true to size, wearing small] CRZ Yoga Beach Shorts [true to size, wearing small]

Macy’s Finds [5’0, size XS or 00]

Women’s Lounge Set [true to size]

Home Finds

Faux Peonies

Framed Floral Print // Bunny Figurine // Blue Candle

Outdoor Rug

Spring Wreath

Spring Wreath

Place Mats / Table Runner / Vase / Faux Eucalyptus

Faux Eucalyptus / Touch Lamp

Gold Bird Statues

Gold Bird Statues

Faux Tulips

Green Faux Branches

Random Finds

One Italian Summer [possibly, my favorite book I’ve ever read]

Beauty Finds

Medicube Pink Collagen Glow Jelly Mist Serum

Clear Sunless Tanning Gel

Policemen are vital for our country’s safety.

They deal with theft cases and many others.

Solving them all, and we don’t have to worry.

The policemen work day and night to protect us.

A big salute to these policemen with a smile!

A navy chore coat, pink tee, and olive chinos walk into a bar. They get along great.

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Reuse or Recycle the trash you can’t put in your curbside bin.

Recycling is not easy.  It takes time, money, and more knowledge than I certainly had before learning about Ridwell.  Recycling is expensive, and many towns and municipalities are not able achieve optimum recycling practices due to the cost and lack of facilities.  Comingling of recycled items (one bin fits all) is easier on households, and less expensive for towns, but makes it more difficult to clean, prepare and reuse or recycle the items.  That means that for many Americans, home recycling efforts go to waste, and much of what they recycle ends up in landfills anyway.

A Landfill

I learned about Ridwell from ASE reader Susan W. and was impressed by what I read.  The founder, to clean out his basement and teach his children about caring for their environment, came up with a project where each week he would choose an item from his basement to reuse or recycle to keep it out of the landfills.  The items, like batteries, lightbulbs, used prescription bottles, and Styrofoam, would not be eligible for traditional curbside pickups. They would search for solutions as far away as necessary and send the items off to be reused or recycled. In Portland, for example, the curbside program doesn’t accept plastic clamshell packaging, and there’s nowhere else to take it. Ridwell found a partner in Texas that would take the boxes.  On the flip side, if a municipality changes their requirements and begins accepting house paint or batteries, Ridwell will stop taking those items.  Ridwell’s mission is to fill the gaps between local recycling and what customers want to keep out of their trash cans.  This will reduce the volume of trash that goes to landfills.

Ridwell’s founders began to pick up their neighbors’ items and soon they had 4,000 Seattle households participating, and Ridwell was launched.  It passed the 100,000-subscriber level long ago and is growing rapidly.  They now have over 250 people working to keep millions of pounds of out of landfills.

Ridwell is a popular subscription-based recycling service with two options for receiving subscribers’ items – bi-weekly curbside pickups in select U.S. cities, which costs approximately $14–$20/month or mail-in bags which start at $30 for the starter kit, and then $9.00 a bag after that.

Do you know about multi-layered plastic?  All the items in the above photos are housed in multi-layered plastic which are not allowed by local recycling systems. These bags and wrappers are made from multiple layers of different materials.  Ridwell partners with innovative specialty recyclers to turn them into new products like leach-free storm water drainage material.

Plastic film

Another item not allowed in usual recycling is plastic film.  Plastic film includes zip top baggies, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, FedEx and Amazon plastic packaging, the cling wrap that your roast chicken is wrapped in, and much more.  Ridwell sends it all to be shredded, washed, and melted into pellets.  It then is used to make other products like new packaging, composite decking material, and trash can liners.

How much really gets recycled with Ridwell.

Ridwell is not alone in their quest to recycle or reuse hard-to recycle items. Trashie is a similar recycling intermediary.  They bring efficiency and convenience into your recycling efforts with well-researched solutions – for a fee, well-earned if you ask me.  There is also TerraCycle, which is smaller and just added mail-in bags to its services, Retold which focuses on fabric recycling, and Pact which specializes in beauty product wrapping and packaging, just to name a few.

We applaud innovative ideas like Ridwell’s and other companies like it, that see a need and try to fill it.  Recycling is complex and many of us have guiltily put items in our trash that should not be there and could be repurposed into something useful for lack of an alternative.  For the cause, and the convenience, I hope these companies are successful, and are able to slow the flow of trash to the landfills.

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