Brazil Nut Free Vanilla Zucchini Rice Cracker Bites
These little crackers are a genuinely surprising snack — lightly sweet from a touch of vanilla and maple syrup, with a satisfying crunch that's hard to believe comes from such a short ingredient list. The shredded zucchini is the secret weapon here: once you squeeze out all the moisture, it blends seamlessly into the dough and keeps the crackers tender without making them soft or chewy. Rice flour and tapioca starch do all the heavy lifting to create that crisp, snappy texture you want in a cracker, and the coconut oil gives them a subtle richness that ties everything together. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, packaged snack crackers can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, so baking your own from scratch with clean, simple ingredients is a genuinely stress-free alternative. The rolling and scoring process is straightforward — just take your time getting the dough thin and even, and the oven does the rest. They crisp up beautifully as they cool, so resist the urge to break them apart too soon. Serve them plain, pile on your favorite toppings, or just eat them straight off the baking sheet — no judgment.
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4 servings
- 1 cup rice flour
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp pure vanilla powder
- ½ cup zucchini, finely shredded and squeezed dry
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 3–4 tbsp water, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Grate the zucchini on the fine side of a box grater, then wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly over the sink until no more liquid comes out. You should have about ½ cup packed shredded zucchini after squeezing.
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