Fun, Wholesome Crackers for Little Explorers 🦁🐘
Animal crackers are a childhood classic—and this homemade version is a nutritious twist on the store-bought kind! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they’re lightly sweet, easy to hold, and totally toddler-approved.
📢 Allergy Note: Contains gluten and dairy. Use dairy-free butter and gluten-free flour if needed.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Fun & Interactive – Perfect for little bakers to help make!
✔ Baby & Toddler Friendly – Lightly sweet, no refined sugar
✔ Nutrient-Rich – Made with wholegrain flour and gentle ingredients
✔ Freezer-Friendly – Great for batch baking
✔ Lunchbox-Ready – Ideal snack for home or out-and-about
What You’ll Need
🥣 1 1/2 cups plain or whole wheat flour
🧈 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
🍯 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (for over 1s)
🥛 3 tbsp milk (dairy or plant-based)
🧂 1/4 tsp cinnamon
🧂 Pinch of salt
📌 Optional: A splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor
📌 Tip: Use mini animal cookie cutters for a playful shape, or just cut into small squares for easy bites!
How to Make Homemade Animal Crackers
Step 1: Make the Dough
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, and salt
2️⃣ Rub in the softened butter using your fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs
3️⃣ Stir in the maple syrup and milk, mixing until a dough forms
4️⃣ If needed, add an extra splash of milk to bring the dough together
Step 2: Roll & Cut
1️⃣ Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½ cm thick
2️⃣ Use animal-shaped cutters (or any mini cookie cutter) to cut out shapes
3️⃣ Place onto a lined baking tray
Step 3: Bake
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 170°C fan (190°C conventional)
2️⃣ Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden and firm
3️⃣ Let cool completely before serving or storing
Storage & Freezing Tips
🍼 Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
❄️ Freeze baked crackers for up to 2 months—thaw at room temperature before serving
A Roaring Good Snack! 🐯🦒
These animal crackers are sure to be a hit with your little one—whether you're doing a jungle-themed snack or just looking for a fun, homemade treat. Easy to make and even more fun to eat!
🥄 Make snack time extra special with the Little Grubbers 3-in-1 Baby Spoon—perfect for scooping yogurt or applesauce alongside these crunchy crackers!
Tag a fellow parent who’d love these & don’t forget to save this recipe for your next baking day! 💛
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