Healthy Frosted Animal Crackers 

These adorable frosted animal crackers from The Fit Peach are a healthier twist on the nostalgic treat you remember from childhood. Made with a base of almond flour and tapioca starch, lightly sweetened with maple syrup and molasses, they deliver a satisfying crunch and gentle sweetness. Topped off with simple royal icing in pink and white and finished with colorful sprinkles, they’re naturally gluten‑free and dairy‑free (vegan optional), fun to make, and perfect for parties or snack time.

Ingredients

For the Crackers

• 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
  
  

• 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled
  
  

• 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  
  

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 tsp blackstrap molasses
  
  

• 2 cups almond flour
  
  

• ¾ cup tapioca starch (plus extra for rolling out)
  
  

• 1 tsp baking powder
  
  

• ½ tsp cinnamon
  
  

For the Icing

• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  
  

• 1 Tbsp egg white (omit for vegan, add extra 1 Tbsp cold water)
  
  

• 3–4 Tbsp cold water
  
  

• Natural pink food coloring (optional)
  
  

• Rainbow sprinkles
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line baking sheets.
   
   

2. Beat together egg, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and molasses until smooth. Gradually fold in almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and cinnamon until dough forms a soft ball. Chill for at least 5 minutes.

3. Lightly dust a clean surface with extra tapioca starch. Roll dough to about ½ inch thickness, cut with animal‑shaped cookie cutters, and arrange on prepared sheets, leaving space to spread
   
   

4. Bake 8–10 minutes until golden. Cool completely before icing.
   
   

5. For icing: whisk powdered sugar, egg white, and water until semi‑thick. Divide in half and dye one pink. Dip the top half of each cooled cracker, let excess drip off, then place on wire rack. Immediately sprinkle while icing is wet
   
   

6. Let icing fully set. Store in airtight container: up to 1 week refrigerated or 4 days at room temperature.
   
   

Nutrients (per cracker)

• Calories: 54 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 7 g
  
  

• Fat: 3 g (≈1 g saturated)
  
  

• Protein: 1 g
  
  

• Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugar: 6 g
  
  

• Sodium: 10 mg
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~3 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 7 mg
  
  

• Calcium: ~16 mg
  
  

• Iron: ~1 mg