Vegan Cheez-Its Recipe (2024)

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This Vegan Cheez-Its Recipe is a fun snack you can make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you will have crispy, cheesy vegan crackers ready to eat.

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Guys, this recipe is super fun. I mean who doesn’t love a crispy, cheesy, salty vegan cracker? And while there are pre-made vegan cheez-it options at the store, sometimes you just want to take on the challenge, and make them yourself.

As you may know I am not the biggest fan of vegan cheese. You rarely see it in my recipes and I have openly discussed my aversion to it on Instagram. BUT, I feel like when it comes to this recipe, you can’t really taste any weird “vegan cheese tang” (as I like to call it). And let’s be honest, it’s not like original Cheez-its taste like real cheese anyways – from what I remember at least 🙂

So, if you already have a favorite vegan cheddar shreds brand, go ahead and use it. I went with Miyoko’s.

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How to Make Vegan Cheez-Its

These are pretty straight forward to make. Add the vegan cheese, seasonings and flour to a food processor. Pulse until combined. Add in some very cold vegan butter and pulse again.

Lastly, add some water until the dough forms into a ball. This is where things can get a little tricky. Depending on the vegan cheese you use and how cold your vegan butter is, you may need to add more or less water. You want the dough to stick together, but you don’t want it to be wet.

Don’t worry too much about it, you can always add more flour when you roll out the dough if it is too wet.

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How to Roll Out Cracker Dough

There are a couple methods to rolling out the dough. You want to roll it super thin, so an easy way to accomplish this is by placing the ball of dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and rolling it out that way.

The other way you can do it is by placing the dough on a floured surface and rolling it out. If you follow this method, your dough will inevitably have more flour added to it, which will make it easier to transfer the crackers to the baking sheet. It will alter the end result slightly.

Both methods turn out tasty crackers, so you will be good either way.

How to Cut Out Vegan Cheez-Its

I used this super handy cracker cutter to make these crackers look official. But you can simply cut them into squares using a knife or pizza cutter.

The tricky part is transferring the cut dough to the baking sheet. Don’t worry if they lose some of their shape as you transfer them. After they bake they will look just fine.

The last step you need to do to make these look “super official”, is poke a hole into the center of each cracker. Obviously not necessary, but cute.

Need more vegan snacks? Check out these recipes:

  • Air Fryer Buffalo Tempeh
  • BLT Summer Roles
  • Avocado Egg Rolls
  • Chickpea Salad Pinwheels

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Vegan Cheez-Its Recipe

Servings: 80 crackers

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Chill Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

This Vegan Cheez-Its Recipe is a fun snack you can make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you will have crispy, cheesy vegan crackers ready to eat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegan cheddar shreds I used Miyoko's brand
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour plus more for rolling out
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp salt plus more for topping
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter chilled
  • 1-2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Add vegan cheddar, flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika and salt to a food processor. Pulse until combined.

  • Add the chilled butter and pulse again. Lastly, slowly pour water in while the food processor is running. Only add water until the dough forms a ball. Transfer the dough to a bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes.

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  • To roll the dough out, you have 2 options. You can place the dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper and roll out with a rolling pin. You can also add the dough to a floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin. You want the dough as thin as possible.*

  • Once the dough is rolled out, cut out the crackers using a cracker cutter**, knife or pizza cutter. Carefully transfer the crackers to the baking sheets.*** Use a kabob stick (or other pointy tool) to poke a hole into the center of each cracker – optional. Sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt and place in the oven for 15-17 minutes.

  • Remove the crackers from the oven and allow to cool completely. Enjoy!

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Notes

*If you notice the dough is too wet when rolling it out (i.e. it sticks too much and is super hard to transfer the cut out pieces to the baking sheet) add 1-2 tbsp of flour to dough and knead it through. Try rolling it out again.

**I used the medium size of this cracker cutter set.

***Don’t worry too much if the crackers lose some of their shape as you transfer them to the baking sheet. They don’t need to be perfect squares and will look just fine after you bake them.

****I’m going to recommend eating these right away. I’m sure you could store them in an airtight container for a few days, but I don’t know exactly how that works with vegan cheese in the mix, and don’t want you to risk it 🙂

*Inspired by Half Baked Harvest

Calories: 7kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g

Cuisine: American

Course: Snack

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FAQs

Can vegans eat Cheez-Its? ›

One of the primary ingredients in Cheez-It® snack crackers is 100% real dairy cheese, making Cheez-It® crackers not vegan.

What are the three main ingredients in Cheez-Its? ›

Ingredients. Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean and palm oil with TBHQ for freshness), white cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes).

Did they change the ingredients for Cheez-Its? ›

we didn't change the recipe, but the flavor can change slightly in the box since it's made with real cheese.

What the heck is vegan cheese? ›

What Ingredients Are in Vegan Cheese? Vegan cheeses are 100% animal-free and made using vegetable proteins. Usually, they're made from soy; nuts, such as cashews and macadamias; and vegetable oils, such as coconut oil. You can also find cheeses that derive from agar, tapioca, peas and arrowroot.

Why do vegans not eat cheese? ›

Vegans do not eat cheese or any other dairy products because they are derived from animals. Dairy products involve the exploitation of animals for their milk, and so cheese made from animal milk is not considered part of a vegan diet. this includes cheeses made from sheep and goat's milk.

Is red dye 40 in Cheez-Its? ›

From the Package. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, CHILI PEPPER POWDER, DRY HOT SAUCE (RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC), NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR SOLIDS, PAPRIKA EXTRACT COLOR, RED 40 LAKE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.

What are the white balls in Cheez-It Mix? ›

A perfectly seasoned snack mix of Cheez-It® crackers made with real cheese, salty pretzels, mini toasted bread slices, savory wheat squares, and cheese-flavored rice balls!

What was the original name of Cheez-Its? ›

Soon, Green & Green launched its Edgemont line, and in 1921, unveiled the “baked rarebit,” known as the Cheez-It. “Welsh Rarebit, at its most basic form, is essentially a cheese sauce spread on toast,” says Rachael Spears, a living history specialist at Dayton's Carillon Historical Park.

What is an alternative to Cheez-Its? ›

✅These Simple Mills Farmhouse Cheddar Crackers are my favorite healthy Cheez It alternative. Granted, they don't taste exactly the same as Cheez Its, but they taste pretty good for healthy crackers and are a decent substitute. They're gluten-free, made with real cheese, and non-gmo.

What is the difference between goldfish and Cheez-Its? ›

They are different types of crackers using different cheese blends and spices, and it is no different than going to the bread aisle. Many varieties look and taste different, but they're all bread. My take is that goldfish are a lighter tasting cracker and cheese-its have a stronger cheese taste and more crunch.

Are there any bad ingredients in Cheez-Its? ›

Pop-Tarts and Cheez-Its contain a food preservative that has the potential to harm your immune system by disrupting cell proteins, according to a new study by the Environmental Working Group. Like many processed snacks, they contain tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a common preservative used to prolong shelf life.

Why did Cheez-It make extra toasty? ›

We know that people literally dig through the box to get to the extra toasty ones. People have requested we make 'extra toasty' a flavor for almost 10 years, so, we added it to our Cheez-It family." So there you have it. Remember this moment the next time you feel your voice is going unheard.

Do Cheez-Its have bioengineered ingredients? ›

Avoiding Cheez-It snacks because of low-quality cheese, unhealthy vegetable oils, and synthetic vitamins. 🚫 Also contains bioengineered food ingredients which is gmo ☠️ Opt for Parmesan crisps – pure parmesan goodness without compromise!

Can vegans eat goldfish? ›

This is primarily because all the flavors of Goldfish crackers contain milk derivatives, making them unsuitable for a vegan diet. The presence of such ingredients means that despite other components being plant-based, Goldfish crackers cannot be classified as vegan snacks.

Is there real cheese in Cheez-Its? ›

Cracker. Cheez-It crackers are 26-by-24-millimeter (1.0 by 0.94 in) rectangles, though they are often believed to be squares. Cheez-It crackers are made with actual cheese, and are marketed by Kellogg's as such.

Do Cheez-Its use animal enzymes? ›

Do they use animal or microbial sources of rennet? Yes, because they use a microbial source of rennet Cheez-Its are vegetarian. They are not vegan, because they contain animal derived ingredients. Today you can find great vegan alternatives that are available online and in some stores.

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