2-Ingredient Homemade Crackers (Vegan And Gluten-Free)

Name: 2-Ingredient Homemade Crackers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chickpea flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano); 1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning (or salt to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of cayenne ((optional)); 7 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)

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2-ingredient Homemade Gluten-Free Crackers. These one-bowl vegan crackers are crispy and flavorful. Everyone loves them! Plus, they're made with turmeric and black pepper for an antioxidant boost.

Homemade gluten-free crackers on a white baking sheet.

Discover how easy it is to make homemade crackers that are vegan and gluten-free. Combine two simple ingredients, chickpea flour and water, and this healthy snack is ready in 20 minutes!

Chickpea flour is nutritionally superior to refined wheat flour, and conventional processing was found not to affect its protein, heart-healthy fats, and phosphorus content.

In addition, these crackers are made with optional spices for enhanced flavor and health benefits. Long pepper powder, which contains the antiaging compound, Piperlongumine, and marjoram, in the oregano family—has 50% more antioxidant power than oregano. This is the brand of long pepper I use (paid link).

For the ultimate dipping experience, pair these crackers with my Healthspan-boosting Sweet Potato Hummus, my 5-minute vegan Edamame Guacamole, or this Beetroot Hummus for a high-protein side that tastes incredible!

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👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients
🌶️ Substitutions
📖 How to Make Vegan & Gluten-Free Crackers
✔️ Expert Tips
🙋🏽‍♀️ Recipe FAQs
🍘 Pairing
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👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients

Chickpea flour and spices in two white bowls.

Chickpea flour (garbanzo flour)
Spices (optional: turmeric, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt-free seasoning, marjoram, long pepper, paprika, cayenne)

See the recipe card for quantities.

🌶️ Substitutions

Spices - substitute with dried herbs spices you have on hand–smoked paprika, oregano, nutritional yeast, and more

For more healthy dips and spreads to pair with healthy homemade crackers, visit my Vegan Condiment Recipes page.

📖 How to Make Vegan & Gluten-Free Crackers

For the full recipe with quantities, scroll down to the bottom of the post. This is an overview.

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a large baking sheet with strong parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (paid links). Set aside.

Chickpea flour and spices in a white bowl.

Step 1. Whisk the dry ingredients–chickpea flour, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt-free seasoning, black pepper, marjoram, cayenne pepper, and long pepper (if using) in a medium bowl.

Yellow batter for homemade gluten-free crackers in a white bowl with a whisk.

Step 2. Add the water and mix well. Test the consistency by transferring one teaspoon of batter and slowly pouring it onto the parchment paper to form a circle. It should hold its shape but not be too thick. Add more water to the batter as needed.

Golden batter in circles on parchment paper in a white baking tray.

Step 3. Transfer one teaspoon batter at a time to the baking sheet, forming circles, leaving about 1 inch of space between each circle.

Yellow homemade gluten-free crackers on a white baking sheet.

Step 4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the tops feel firm. Then peel the parchment carefully away from the chips and flip them over. Bake for about 5 minutes more, or until crispy on both sides.

✔️ Expert Tips

To make these with chickpea flour, water, and salt only, start with 5 tablespoons of water and add more as needed.
Without spices, the water-to-flour ratio is about 5 tablespoon water-to-½ cup flour. With spices, more water is required.
Optional: Add ¼ teaspoon ground long pepper to the batter (optional). See blog post for health benefits.
Consistency: Follow the recipe quantities and adjust the water to get a consistency thick enough to hold together on the parchment paper, but not too thick. The thinner the batter, the crispier the crackers.
Use strong parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (paid links).
Spread the crackers out on the baking sheet so they do not touch.
Storage: Store remaining gluten-free homemade crackers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They will lose their crisp but are still safe to eat.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

What is a good substitute for chickpea flour?

Use all-purpose flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, or quinoa flour instead. Adjust the water to get a consistency thick enough to hold together on the parchment paper, but not too thick.

What are the health benefits of turmeric?

Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant present in the Indian spice turmeric. Curcumin appears to play a role in helping to block every stage of cancer transformation, proliferation, and invasion. It even reversed DNA damage from arsenic poisoning. Choose a reputable brand of turmeric powder tested for heavy metal contamination. This is the turmeric I use (paid link).
The cooked curcuminoids, including boiled and roasted forms, still have antioxidant and neuroprotective activity.