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Homemade Cheese Heart Crackers (4 Ingredients)

caitlinbrae — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:30:20 +0000

Homemade cheese heart crackers are one of those magical little snacks that feel special but take almost no effort to pull together. With just four clean, wholesome ingredients—Jovial einkorn flour, butter, cheese, and whole‑milk Greek yogurt—you can make a batch of crisp, flavorful crackers your toddlers will love! They’re perfect for lunchboxes and after‑school snacks.

Ingredients in easy homemade crackers

1 cup shredded cheese
4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1 cup Jovial einkorn flour (or any flour of choice)
4 tablespoons whole‑milk Greek yogurt

How to make Homemade Cheese Crackers

1. Blend the base ingredients

Add the shredded cheese, cubed butter, and einkorn flour to a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture looks lightly combined and crumbly.

2. Add the yogurt

Add the Greek yogurt and blend on low until the dough begins to form a grainy ball. When you pinch it between your fingers, it should hold together.

3. Roll and cut

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll it to your desired thickness, then cut into any shapes you like. Cookie cutters work beautifully — especially for making adorable heart‑shaped crackers.

4. Bake

Transfer the shapes to a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

5. Cool and enjoy

Let the crackers cool completely so they crisp up. Store in an airtight container for easy toddler snacking throughout the week. You can also store these crackers in the freezer for up to 3 months!

One of the best parts is how customizable they are. The dough rolls out beautifully, making it easy to cut into any shapes you love. In our house, hearts are the favorite—they bake up adorable, golden, and just the right size for tiny fingers. Whether you use cookie cutters or simply cut them into squares, the result is always delicious.

Homemade Cheese Heart Crackers (4 Ingredients)

Course Snack

Prep Time 5

Total Time 3

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup shredded cheese
4 tablespoons cold butter cubed
1 cup Jovial einkorn flour or any flour of choice
4 tablespoons whole‑milk Greek yogurt

Instructions

Add the shredded cheese, cubed butter, and einkorn flour to a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture looks lightly combined and crumbly.
Add the Greek yogurt and blend on low until the dough begins to form a grainy ball. When you pinch it between your fingers, it should hold together.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll it to your desired thickness, then cut into any shapes you like. Cookie cutters work beautifully — especially for making adorable heart‑shaped crackers.
Transfer the shapes to a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the crackers cool completely so they crisp up. Store in an airtight container for easy toddler snacking throughout the week. You can also store these crackers in the freezer for up to 3 months!

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Easy Baked Tacos (with ground beef)

caitlinbrae — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 19:40:57 +0000

Easy baked tacos are the best weeknight meal or taco Tuesday tradition. They are made with an easy ground beef taco meat that your whole family will love. These tacos are so versatile and can be topped with any additions you like.

Baked tacos

Tacos make the best easy week night dinner! These baked tacos are going to become one of your go-to weeknight dinners. They are so easy to make, they are family friendly, and everyone will love them so you’ll find yourself turning to them more times than you think! With just a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes of baking time you’ll be biting into these crunchy tacos.

Ingredients in easy taco recipe

You only need 5 main ingredients! Here are the ingredients we are working with.

Ground beef is the main protein source in these tacos. I prefer using 90/10 lean beef but feel free to use any beef you prefer.

Taco seasoning, store bought or home made.

Water mixes with the taco seasonings to coat the beef in the final stages of cooking.

Hard taco shells to make the tacos. Any kind will do!

Shredded cheddar cheese to top the tacos! Freshly shredded cheese from a clock of cheese works best.

Toppings: onions, salsa, cilantro, sour cream, fresh lime juice. And any other toppings you prefer! I have listed some topping ideas below.

Why you’ll love baked tacos

These tacos are absolutely delicious, crunchy and flavorful. You’re going to love them!

They are perfect for taco Tuesday!

Beef tacos are so easy to make.

They are great for a crowd as the recipe can easily be doubled.

You can use any protein source you like.

Tacos are crunchy, fun, and so versatile.

How to make

Follow the few simple steps below to make this easy taco recipe.

Preheat your oven. To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a large baking dish or a deep cookie sheet.

Cook the beef. Now in a large pan, start to brown the ground beef. Cook until fully browned and almost cooked through. Drain and excess fat. Add in the seasonings and water and stir frequently. Stir until the water evaporates and the taco seasoning coats the meat about 2-4 minutes.

Assemble the tacos. Time to make the tacos! Grab the taco shells and one by one add a large spoonful of taco meat. Repeat this process until all the tacos are filled. Assemble them in your baking dish so they all stand upright and add the shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Bake. Time to bake for 10 minutes! While the tacos bake prepare your toppings.

Add the toppings and enjoy. Remove the tacos from the oven, add your desired toppings, and enjoy!

Substitutes and variations

Cheese. Freshly shredded cheddar cheese works best for these tacos. But feel free to get creative! Pepper jack, Mexican cheese, mild cheddar, and cotija cheese are also great options.

Toppings. Get creative with the toppings! Some of the most popular toppings are cheese, salsa, sour cream and salsa but feel free to add whatever you like. Peppers, hot sauce, beans, corn, and grilled veggies are also great toppings ideas.

What to serve with baked tacos

Enjoy tacos on their own! These tacos are completely delicious and filling on their own.

Make a side of rice. Cilantro lime rice, Mexican rice, white rice, or brown rice all pair nicely with this meal.

A side salad is always a good option. Grab some crunchy leafy greens and add top it with a delicious Mexican dressing.

There are many different types of beans. However, black beans, refined beans, and pinto beans are best with Mexican tacos.

Mexican pasta salad. This Mexican pasta salad is packed with corn, pasta and veggies and makes the best side dish.

Fajita veggies. Sauté peppers and onion in a little olive oil on the stove. Add some salt, pepper, and oregano and cook until wilted.

Frequently asked questions

Why do you bake the tacos?

Baking tacos is an easy way to cook the tacos shells, melt the cheese, and cook the tacos as a whole. They only take 10 minutes of baking time in the oven.

What is the best meat for tacos?

These baked tacos are so versatile so you can really use any meat you like. This recipe calls for lean ground beef but feel free to use ground turkey or ground chicken.

What makes this the best ground beef taco recipe?

Firstly, these tacos are so easy to make. Anything that is easy to make is the best in my book! Secondly, they require minimal ingredients and are so versatile. They will suit anyones taste buds! Lastly, the ground beef is seasoned perfectly with the right amount spice.

How to store

I recommend assembling and baking however many tacos you think your family will consume. It’s best to do this for leftovers as the full stuffed tacos don’t store very well. Store the leftover meat and toppings separately in airtight containers.

However, if you do have leftover full tacos, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Please note the taco shells may get a little soft. They will still taste delicious the next day but the shells will soften. To reheat, add them back into the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Or you can heat them back up in the microwave for an easy lunch the next day.

Other recipes you’ll love

If you love easy dinner meals, definitely give some of these other recipes a try.

Spaghetti Squash Taco Casserole

The Best Flavorful Turkey Meatballs

Baked Salmon and Coconut Rice

BBQ Turkey Burger

Mexican Pasta Salad

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Easy Baked Tacos

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword baked tacos, beef tacos, easy taco recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 365kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef I use 90/10
¼ cup taco seasoning or one taco packet store bought or home made
¾ cup water
12 hard taco shells
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack, cotija cheese, or Mexican cheese
toppings: onions, salsa, cilantro, sour cream, fresh lime juice, beans

Instructions

To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a large baking dish or a deep cookie sheet.
Now in a large pan, start to brown the ground beef on the stove. Cook until fully browned and almost cooked through. Drain and excess fat. Add in the seasonings and water and stir frequently. Stir until the water evaporates and the taco seasoning coats the meat about 2-4 minutes.
Now assemble the tacos. Grab the taco shells and one by one add a large spoonful of taco meat. Repeat this process until all the tacos are filled. Assemble them in your baking dish so they all stand upright and add the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. While the tacos bake prepare your toppings.
Remove the tacos from the oven, add your desired toppings, and enjoy!

Nutrition

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The Best Healthy S’mores Cookies (Gluten Free)

caitlinbrae — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:14:44 +0000

The best healthy s’mores cookies made from a mixture of almond flour and coconut flour. They are loaded with chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows.

What are s’mores cookies?

These s’mores cookies are made from a gluten free chocolate chip cookie batter. Then, by folding in graham cracker pieces and mini marshmallows we will make the perfect s’mores cookies.

Due to the combination of marshmallows and chocolate, these cookies have a gooey and chewy center.

Ingredients you will need for the best healthy s’mores cookies

Almond flour: For this recipe we will be using 1 1/2 cup of almond flour. I love this brand from Amazon.
Coconut flour: We will be adding 1/4 cup of coconut flour to help add texture to these cookies.
Baking powder: Next up is baking powder. We will need 1 tsp to help puff up these cookies!
Egg: One egg will help bind everything together.
Almond butter: Creamy almond butter is used for flavor and texture. You will need 1/3 cup.
Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup is a great all natural sweetener that adds the perfect amount of sweetness in these cookies. We will mix in 1/3 cup.
Coconut oil: For this recipe we will be using 1/4 cup of refined coconut oil as it is neutral in taste and smell.
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp of vanilla extract will help enhance the flavor of these cookies.
Chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows, graham crackers: What is a s’mores cookie without these 3 key ingredients! So we will be mixing in a 1/2 cup of each.

Why you’ll love these healthy s’mores cookies

First off, they are gluten free.

Secondly, the centers are soft and the edges are crispy. Making them irresistible!

Thirdly, the addition of chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows makes the perfect combination.

Forth, these cookies have the best chewy texture!

Lastly, if you love cookies made with almond flour, these almond flour cookie bars are my all time favorite!

Other gluten free dessert recipes you’ll love

In addition to these s’mores cookies, definitely try some of my favorite gluten free dessert recipes below!

Almond Flour Lemon Cookies

Healthier Double Chocolate Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

Almond Flour Blondies

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Healthy S’more Cookies (Gluten Free)

The best healthy s'mores cookies made from a mixture of almond flour and coconut flour. They are loaded with chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten free cookie recipe, gluten free s’mores cookie, healthy s’mores cookies, s’mores cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 166kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cup blanched almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg large
⅓ cup smooth almond butter
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil melted and cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chip chunks
½ cup mini marshmallows
½ cup crushed graham cracker pieces

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl add the almond flour, coconut flour and baking powder. Mix and set aside.
In a large bowl add the egg, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
Now fold the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture. Fold until just combined.
Now fold in the chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers.
Scoop the cookies onto the baking sheet. Lightly press them down so they are somewhat flattened (not all the way).
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool and enjoy!

Nutrition

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