Grain-Free Crackers with Olive Oil (Dairy-Free) Recipe
Ingredients
- Grain-Free Crackers with Olive Oil (Dairy-Free)
- Grain-Free Crackers with Olive Oil (Dairy-Free)
- 2 cups = 480 ml = 230 g almond flour (preferably organic)
- 2 extra large organic eggs
- 1.5 fl. oz. = 40 ml organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unrefined sea salt (or to taste)
- You can vary these crackers very easily. Below some ideas for toppings what you can sprinkle on top before baking:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 117g | |
| Calories 469 | |
| Calories from Fat 427 | 91% |
| Total Fat 48.2g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 7.99g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 328mg | 109% |
| Sodium 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium 104mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 0.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.6g | 0% |
| Protein 9.74g | 16% |
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