Cinnamon Graham Cracker Crumbs
Make your own graham cracker crumbs from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for cheesecakes, pies, and more, with no animal-based or hydrogenated ingredients.
Equipment
- Baking sheet, Electric mixer, Food processor, Parchment paper or silicone baking mat, Sifter, Rolling pin
Ingredients
- ½ cup 112 g nondairy butter
- 2 tablespoons 42 g agave nectar
- ¼ cup 55 g firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup 120 g white whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup 30 g whole wheat pastry flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C, or gas mark 3).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, agave nectar, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Sift the white whole wheat flour, whole wheat pastry flour, cinnamon, and salt on top of the butter mixture and combine.
- Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and flatten into a disk.
- Dust with a little extra flour, then roll the dough out to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, checking a bit earlier to avoid overbaking.
- Let cool for at least 1 hour on the baking sheet.
- Break the cooled dough into shards and blend into a fine powder in a food processor.
- Use the crumbs for your desired recipe, such as for pie or cheesecake crust.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Use the crumbs to create a perfect crust for pies or cheesecakes. Simply press the crumbs into the base of a pan and bake until golden.Wine Advice:
Light White Wine (like Sauvignon Blanc) pairs well with cheesecake made from this crust.Nutritional Information
Calories: 125 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Salt: 0.1 g
