Easy Paleo Cheez-Its Recipe (2024)

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These Paleo Cheez-Its are easy, addicting, and perfectly crunchy! They’re literally the easiest thing ever. All you have to do is blend a few plantains with some olive oil, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, and salt then spread the batter onto a sheet pan and bake for about 70-90 minutes.

Depending on how thick you make them will depend on how long they need to bake. I ended up taking the edges off around 50 minutes and letting the middle section cook a bit longer. The result is a cheesy tasting cracker that’s perfect for popping, dipping, and scooping up whatever dip your little heart chooses.

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We don’t eat Paleo 100% of the time but we do eat gluten free. SO, even if there was just a gluten free recipe I could dream up for these the Paleo version would still win out every single time, mostly because there’s no flour of any kind to be had and it’s literally a ONE INGREDIENT base.

I’m kind of, sort of, addicted to all things plantain. These Paleo Buffalo Chicken Pizza Poppers are an indulgent favorite and these One Ingredient Paleo Tortillas are a staple. Plantains are so super versatile!

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You can make these crackers as large or as small as you want too. If you’re using them to dunk into a dip or spread you’ll obviously want to go a little bigger than my poppable version. You could also get super creative with the seasonings instead of doing a cheese flavor. Here’s some ideas:

  • Salt and pepper
  • Cajun
  • BBQ
  • Ranch
  • Taco!

Any others you’d add to that list??

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Paleo Cheez-Its

These Paleo Cheez-Its are easy, addicting, and perfectly crunchy! They’re literally the easiest thing ever.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword easy, family, snack

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Author Maya Krampf from WickedSpatula.com

Servings 4 servings

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Ingredients

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  • 2 green unripe plantains peeled
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2.5 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 300° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a food processor or blender blend all ingredients together until smooth.

  3. Spread the batter onto the parchment about 1/8th inch thick. Bake for 15 minutes and the score with a pizza cutter into your desired shape and size. Return to the oven for another 55 - 75 minutes depending on how thick your batter ended up.

  4. Check on the crackers every 10-15 minutes and remove any edge pieces that are done before the middle. When done remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. When completely cool break the pieces apart and store in an airtight container.

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  1. KBSuthy

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    The recipe was easy to follow and it smelled delicious in the oven, but my batter was still lumpy even after quite a while in the blender. Use a food processor unless you have a REALLY good blender. My plantains also had some brown spots which I didn’t think would be that big of a deal, but it made it hard to tell when the crackers were done since it made the batter darker. Because the batter was lumpy it also didn’t score well, so there were holes pulled up everywhere. I checked every few minutes but my crackers went from “meh” to burnt in a significantly short amount of time. Be careful, there apparently are lots of places to go wrong.

  2. Debbie

    Reply

    Can I use plantain flour instead of plantains in this?
    Thank you for sharing!
    Blessings

    • Lauren

      Reply

      Hi Debbie! As I haven’t tested this recipe with plantain flour I’m not sure how that would work out.

  3. Dominique | Perchance to Cook

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    I’ve been all about making my own Paleo crackers lately. These look amazing! I’ve never thought to make crackers out of plantains, such a good idea!

  4. Carly

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    When scoring the crackers I also made little holes in the middle of the crackers with a dry stick of spaghetti. Helps give it the authentic cheez-it feel 🙂

  5. Talasi

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    How long do these last? How do you store them, or do you eat them right away?

    • Lauren

      Reply

      There quickly gobbled up in my house but I assumed they’d last for at least 3-4 days in an airtight container.

  6. lindsay

    Reply

    time to go stock up on plantains! so making and pinning!

    • Lauren

      Reply

      Thanks Lindsay!!

  7. Stacey

    Reply

    I never would have guessed these were made with plantains! I used to be obssesed with cheeze-its so these are def on my list to make ASAP! Pinned!

  8. Jennifer A Stewart

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    I love these! Cheese-It crackers were a favorite of mine until we went paleo. We are about 80% paleo and just came off a Whole30. I dabble with paleo recipes out of necessity but am by no means an expert. I love your site and all your fabulous recipes. These are a definite must for me going forward! Keep them coming!

  9. Kim Beaulieu

    Reply

    I’m totally in love with this recipe. Not only is it super unique but it’s paleo. You’re a genius.

  10. Christie

    Reply

    I adore that you used plantains. This is a totally brilliant recipe. I can’t wait to try it

  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

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    The greatest idea Lauren!!! Way to use the plantain (they are magic!!!) I must make these 😉

Easy Paleo Cheez-Its Recipe (2024)

FAQs

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

From the Package

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES).

Why is there a hole in the middle of a Cheez-It? ›

Why do Cheez-It® crackers have holes? The center “docker hole” is one of the key design features that makes it instantly recognizable as a Cheez-It® cracker. It also helps release air and moisture as the crackers bake.

What does Cheez-Its do to your body? ›

The Gist: Cheez-It baked snack crackers have been a hit for over a century. Though they're "made with real cheese," ingredients like food preservative TBHQ, high levels of sodium, and enriched flour make them fairly unhealthy. A 2021 study found that TBHQ can harm the immune system, specifically immune cell proteins.

Can I eat Cheez-Its and lose weight? ›

8. Cheez-Its: Cheese crackers like Cheez-Its are high in simple carbs, which spike your blood sugar and create cravings, the exact opposite you're trying to accomplish by snacking. Stay away from quick fixes like cheese crackers.

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What was the old name for Cheez-Its? ›

The company marketed the cracker as a "baked rarebit", a reference to a dish of melted cheese over toast.

Do Cheez's have red 40 in them? ›

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 is the new name for Cheez-It? ›

Kellogg's snacking unit, which includes Cheez-It and Pringles, gets a new name: Kellanova. Kellogg will split into two companies named Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co by the end of the year. Kellanova, which will include brands like Pringles and Cheez-Its, will retain the “K” stock ticker currently used by the food giant.

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!

Are Cheez-It fried or baked? ›

Cheez-It® Whole Grain crackers are packed with whole grain goodness and 100% real cheese, so you know they're tasty. It's your favorite cheesy, crunchy flavor, now baked with eight grams of whole grains.

Why did Cheez-It stop using Tabasco? ›

For unknown reasons, Cheez-It ceased its contract with Tabasco, but kept the Hot & Spicy brand around. The words "with Tabasco sauce" disappeared from the name, and the iconic Tabasco bottle on the box became a generic hot sauce bottle.

Is there a healthy version of Cheez-Its? ›

If you love Cheez-It crackers…

A healthier option is Annie's Cheddar Bunnies, made from organic wheat and real aged cheddar, and (the best part) packaged in single-serving bags to prevent accidental whole-box chowing. If you're on a low-salt diet, try these tasty low-sodium snacks.

Can dogs have a Cheez-It? ›

While it is technically safe for a dog to eat a Cheez-It or two on rare occasions,they really aren't the best snack for them.

Do Cheez-Its cause constipation? ›

Let's hop back to the topic of fiber: It's necessary for optimal bowel movements and gut health, so when cheese or other high-fat foods make up more of your diet than fiber-rich ones like vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains, this dairy product could exacerbate constipation, according to New Hampshire-based ...

What is the healthiest cheese alternative? ›

10 Healthy Alternatives to Cheese
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Here are the top 5 best crackers I recommend for my clients looking for a healthy snack:
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Are goldfish or Cheez-Its healthier? ›

The Healthier Option

While Goldfish are slightly lower in fat, Cheez-Its are slightly lower in sodium, cholesterol, and carbohydrates. Both snacks aren't entirely nutritious, but based on nutritional facts, Cheez-Its slightly edge out Goldfish due to the lower amount of sodium and cholesterol.

What is a healthy alternative to chips and crackers? ›

Fruits and vegetables can be turned into chips – with less fat and more nutrients: Kale chips. Apple slices with nut butter. Baked zucchini chips.

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