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    Author: Donna | Published: Aug 18, 2020 | Modified: Aug 18, 2020

    Cinnamon Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

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    Homemade graham crackers pin

    These homemade vegan graham crackers are so easy to whip up. A combination of whole wheat flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and maple syrup for sweetness, these are a great healthier alternative to the store-bought version. Super popular with kids, they are great for snacking, sprinkling on top of yogurt and smoothies, and for making homemade s'mores or spreading with some nut butter.

    a stack of homemade graham crackers on crumpled parchment paper

    Vegan Graham Crackers

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    • Vegan Graham Crackers
    • How To Make Graham Crackers
    • Tips For Making perfect Vegan Graham Crackers
    • How To Store Homemade Graham Crackers So They Stay Nice and Crispy
    • How To Serve Graham Crackers
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    I have been working on these homemade graham crackers for what feels like F-O-R-E-V-E-R.

    I finally nailed it, and just in time.

    My kids have been begging to make some yogurt berry parfait for breakfast (they love having the freedom to add what they want), and the recipe calls for graham crackers to be crushed and sprinkled on top....which would be great except that Graham Crackers don't exist in Australia, and apparently no other cookie compares.

    This homemade vegan graham cracker version saves the day.

    Forget about the store-bought versions - these crunchy little delights are full of goodness and taste absolutely amazing.

    These crackers are:

    • refined sugar-free (sweetness comes from coconut sugar and maple syrup)
    • egg-free
    • dairy-free
    • vegan
    • vegetarian
    overhead close up shot of 6 vegan graham crackers on parchment paper

    How To Make Graham Crackers

    I know sometimes recreating popular store-bought items can be tricky.

    Not the case here.

    These homemade graham crackers come together so easily!

    6 colored bowls containing ingredients needed for homemade graham crackers

    You will need:

    • whole wheat flour
    • ground cinnamon
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • coconut sugar
    • pure vanilla extract
    • maple syrup
    • coconut oil
    • oat milk or nut milk of choice

    Now I know reading that list of ingredients may have you thinking 'these sound very healthy, how can they taste good??'

    Don't worry, they do.

    Crispy, crunchy, sweet, and delicious.

    What's not to love.

    angled shot of graham crackers on a black cooling tray

    Tips For Making perfect Vegan Graham Crackers

    Once you have all of your ingredients you are going to want to mix all the dry ingredients together, add in the wet ingredients and bring it all together into a ball.

    overhead shot of white bowl containing flour, coconut sugar, salt and cinnamon
    Add all of the dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.
    overhead shot of a white bowl containing wet and dry ingredients for making graham crackers
    Make a well in the centre of the dry mixture and add in the wet ingredients.
    a ball of uncooked graham cracker dough in a white bowl
    Combine everything until the mixture becomes a ball.

    If the mixture is too wet, add a little bit more flour until it isn't sticky.

    Tip: use two pieces of parchment paper to roll out the dough, this prevents it from sticking to the rolling pin, and makes the whole process a lot easier.

    raw graham cracker dough between two pieces of parchement paper, being rolled with a wooden rolling pin
    Roll the dough to a similar thickness of a store-bought graham cracker.

    If you don't have parchment paper or don't want to use it, then let the dough rest for about 15 minutes before rolling. This dries it out a bit and makes it easier to work with.

    I cut mine into rectangles and poke some holes using a fork to make them look like traditional graham crackers. But this dough is great for cutting into shapes.

    Tip: the thinner you roll the dough, the faster it will cook, and the crispier they will become. Aim for a thickness similar to the store-bought version. Any thicker and they won't crisp up.

    6 uncooked graham crackers on a sheet of parchment paper and a fork poking holes on top
    Cut into rectangles, poke some holes with a fork and sprinkle with coconut sugar.

    How To Store Homemade Graham Crackers So They Stay Nice and Crispy

    Once the cookies have cooled completely they should be stored in an airtight container to keep them crispy.

    They should last a couple of days.

    overhead shot of a stack of graham crackers

    How To Serve Graham Crackers

    Graham crackers are for more than just eating as you would a cookie.

    They are also great for:

    • crumbling up and sprinkling on yogurt or ice cream
    • crumbling on top of a smoothie for a nice bit of crunch
    • making ice cream sandwiches
    • making homemade s'mores
    • sandwiching with some nut butter or strawberry coconut butter
    • for fun you can cut them into little shapes before cooking and then serve as a special breakfast treat with cold milk
    • adding to a vanilla milkshake

    Use your imagination!

    If you give these cinnamon whole wheat graham crackers a go, be sure to whip up a yogurt berry parfait for breakfast, and sprinkle some crackers on top. So good.

    Recipe

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    Cinnamon Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

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    These homemade whole wheat graham crackers are the best! Crunchy, sweet and delicious, but full of only goodness. Perfect by themselves, with a cup of tea or crushed and sprinkled on a yogurt berry parfait
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Course Sweet
    Cuisine Sweet
    Servings 16 serves
    Calories 143 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cup plus 3 tablespoon whole wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup coconut sugar
    • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup unrefined coconut oil
    • ¼ cup oat milk or other nut milk of choice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F (175C)
    • In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients. Make a well in the middle and pop in the wet ingredients. Mix together to form a ball
    • Pop the dough ball onto a piece of parchment paper, pop another piece of parchment paper on top and roll the dough out to a thin thickness (similar to a store-bought graham cracker thickness)
    • Cut into rectangles, poke a few holes with a fork, sprinkle with some coconut sugar if desired, and place on a cookie sheet
    • Bake for 13-15 mins, the longer you leave them the crunchier they will get. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a cooling rack
    • Once compleltely cooled, store in an airtight container

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 124mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword homemade graham crackers, vegan graham crackers
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    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Alexandra Robertson says

      June 02, 2016 at 4:45 am

      Yumm. How long do these stay fresh?

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 02, 2016 at 7:32 am

        In an airtight container they should be good for a week or two (although they have never lasted that long in our house 🙂 )

        Reply
    2. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says

      June 01, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      These sound delicious, healthy, and so much better than the store-bought version! Not to mention love how easy they seem. I'm going to have to try this for the kids soon!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 02, 2016 at 7:38 am

        They are definitely better than store bought 🙂 We have whipped up so many batches, and my kids are big fans (and so am I 🙂 )!

        Reply
    3. Uma Srinivas says

      June 01, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Home made crackers are best! Love to make these some days!

      Reply
    4. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says

      May 31, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      I had never heard of graham crackers until we moved to Canada and haven't actually tried one yet as they are usually not vegan. Yours look lovely though. I love the addition of the cinnamon in there and the lovely colour. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 01, 2016 at 12:39 pm

        Yeah they must definitely be a US/Candaian thing. I was totally addicted, but I actually prefer this vegan version to the originals (if I do say so myself) 🙂

        Reply
    5. Ginny McMeans says

      May 31, 2016 at 9:10 pm

      I am so excited about this! Really looking forward to making these. PInned!

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      • Donna1 says

        June 01, 2016 at 12:38 pm

        Oh yay, I hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂

        Reply
    6. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      May 31, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      I need to make my own "graham" crackers one day! I always loved them!

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      • Donna1 says

        June 01, 2016 at 12:37 pm

        They are super easy 🙂

        Reply
    7. Laura says

      May 31, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      Homemade crackers are SOOOO much better than store bought! I have made graham crackers before and they are such a treat!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 01, 2016 at 12:35 pm

        They are definitely better hey! Always seems like such a hassle to make them, but the pay-off is so worth it 🙂

        Reply

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