Breton Gluten Free Crackers: All You Need To Know

Last Updated on June 29, 2022

Today, we’re going to be taking a look Breton Gluten Free Crackers. Snacks are one of the trickiest foods to navigate when it comes to following a gluten-free diet. Especially nutritious snacks! There are plenty of unhealthy snack choices, but a nutritious gluten-free snack that isn’t boring is difficult to find. But Breton Gluten-Free Crackers are the perfect alternative – and you can make some great snack recipes using them! Let’s take a closer look at all things Breton.

What Is Breton?

Breton is a brand within the larger company, Dare. Breton offers a range of nutritious, delicious snacks. They offer a range of flavors and several different options. They have the traditional Breton range, the Breton Bites, and Breton Gluten Free.

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What Are Breton Gluten Free Crackers?

Breton Gluten-Free Crackers make up one-third of the Breton range. It’s worth mentioning that Breton and Breton Bites contain gluten and should not be consumed when following a gluten-free diet. However, Breton Gluten Free is completely safe. Their crackers are perfect with soup, cheese, and spreads. Not only that, but they have a selection of flavors including:

• Original with Flax
• Herb and Garlic
• White Bean with Salt and Pepper

The crackers are certified gluten-free. This means that they’re tested for gluten and must meet strict guidelines set by the FDA to confirm their gluten-free status. You can find out more about their crackers here.

Ingredients In Breton Gluten-Free Crackers

The ingredients differ slightly depending on which variety you buy. However, their Original with Flax crackers contains the following:

• tapioca flour
• corn starch
• canola oil
• coconut oil
• green lentil flour
• rice bran
• sugar
• flax seeds
• salt
• sesame seeds
• whey powder
• baking soda
• xanthan gum
• soy lecithin
• natural flavor
• ammonium bicarbonate

Nutritional Information Of Breton Gluten Free Crackers

You may be curious as to the nutritional value of their crackers. The Original with Flax crackers contains the following in one serving (4 crackers):

• Calories: 90
• Fat: 4.5g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Sodium: 80g

The nutritional information will vary slightly if you’re choosing one of the other flavors from Breton.

Gluten Free Almond Butter Cracker Sandwich Recipe

The first recipe we’re going to look at is mini almond butter cracker sandwiches. This is inspired by a recipe from Gluten Free Mom Colorado.

Ingredients

The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:

• one packet of Breton Gluten Free Original with Flax Crackers
• almond butter
• strawberry jelly (or jelly flavor of your choice)
• 1 cup of chocolate chips (dark)
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

Recipe

Now all you need to do is:

Step 1: Prepare

Gather all of the ingredients you need and line a baking or cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lay the crackers out onto the paper.

Step 2: Make the Sandwiches

Place some almond butter (amount of your choosing) onto a cracker, then some jelly (amount of your choosing). Then place another cracker on top once you’re done. Repeat this until you have used all of the crackers.

Step 3: Coat in Chocolate

Place your chocolate chips and coconut oil into a bowl and melt gradually, stirring throughout. Once melted, dip half of each cracker into the chocolate. Repeat until all sandwiches are half coated in chocolate and place back onto the sheet.

Step 4: Enjoy

Place in the refrigerator for around an hour so the chocolate has time to solidify. Enjoy!

Gluten Free Salmon and Cucumber Bites Recipe

If you’re looking for a slightly more sophisticated snack, you must try this recipe inspired by Jessica Levinson. They’re bite-sized and are ready in under 5 minutes.

Ingredients

The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:

• one packet of Breton Gluten-Free crackers: any flavor, but herb and garlic are my favorite
• 1 sliced cucumber
• 1lb of smoked salmon (cut into small pieces)
• creme fraiche
• chopped chives

Recipe

Now all you need to do is:

Lay out your crackers and place one slice of cucumber on top of each cracker. On top of the cucumber, add a small amount of salmon. On the salmon, add around half a teaspoon of creme fraiche. Then add a sprinkling of chives onto each – and your salmon and cucumber bites are ready to serve. Enjoy!

More Recipe Ideas

The Breton Gluten Free website has a range of other recipes you may like to try, including:

• antipasto crostini
• BLT avocado toast
• hummus with prosciutto bites
• buffalo cheddar dip

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Conclusion

I hope this article has given you an insight into Breton Gluten-Free Crackers, and how versatile they can be. Whether you’re making something a little different, or just pairing the crackers with cheese – they’re incredibly tasty and definitely worth trying.

Do you know of any other gluten-free recipes involving Breton Gluten Free Crackers? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!

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