This Vegan Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crust is made with brown sugar for a sweet rich flavor. It's so good you'll want to skip the filling!
This Vegan Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crust is a star in its own right. I made a pie with it and made sure to save some bites of crust for the end so that it would be the last thing I would taste.
I haven't tried this recipe with white sugar yet because the brown sugar has such a deep rich flavor that I'd hate to risk wasting the graham crackers on anything subpar.
For the filling you could make a Vegan Cheesecake or Pumpkin Cheesecake. For each of those I used a different crust than this recipe, so you can see which is best for you.
It tastes great with a Vegan S'mores Pie as well.
Jump to:
What Graham Crackers Are Vegan and Gluten Free?
For this recipe I used Kinnikinnick S'moreables Graham Style Crackers. The only other brand that I've seen that makes vegan gluten free graham crackers is Nairn's Oat Grahams.
They can be found at natural grocery stores and on Amazon. I bought both at my local Sprout's.
I haven't used the Nairn's yet to make a crust, but I have tasted them and they are delicious by themselves. You could also use a homemade graham cracker recipe, which I haven't tried to make yet.
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Graham crackers: I used vegan gluten free graham style crackers. Use your favorite graham crackers.
- Vegan butter: Binds the crust. You could also use coconut oil or vegetable shortening.
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness. You could also use white sugar.
5 Secrets to Transforming Tofu
FREE 5 part email series to help you cook tofu like a pro.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Mix graham crackers in a food processor until crumbled and you have a sandy texture.
Step 2: Place the rest of the ingredients in the food processor. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Place mixture in a 9 inch pie plate. Use a glass or measuring cup to press down mixture to tighten it up.
Step 4: Bake in the oven 8-9 minutes.
Let cool before filling.
🥡 Storage
This vegan gluten-free graham cracker crust recipe will last up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
❄️ Can I Freeze It?
You can freeze the baked crust up to 3 months. Thaw before filling.
💭 Tips
- If you don't have a food processor, you can place the graham crackers in a plastic bag and using a rolling pin. Crush the crackers until they are finely crushed, then mix with sugar and vegan butter in a medium bowl.
- Make sure the graham cracker crumbs are small enough! They should resemble sand. This ensures your crust will stick together.
- If you are using a no-bake pie, chill the crust 1-2 hours before filling it.
- When forming the crust don't press down too hard, or you'll have problems removing the crust from the pan.
📖 Variations / Additions
- Cacao powder (or cocoa powder) for a chocolate crust
- Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves
- Lemon zest, lime zest, or orange zest
- Vanilla bean
- Nuts
- White sugar or coconut sugar
- Coconut oil
Ways To Use Graham Cracker Crust
👩🏻🍳 FAQs
You could use any vegan gluten free cookies or sweet crackers you like. You could also use ice cream cones, cereal, or pretzels. You may need more or less brown sugar and vegan butter depending upon the ingredients of the cookies or crackers and the consistency after mixing.
I prefer this crust baked because it will stay together better and won't crumble. You could also chill it or freeze it.
In addition to vegan butter, using brown sugar helps bind the crust together. It adds a deep rich flavor. For this recipe I only used 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
*Don't forget to come back and leave your feedback and star rating.
Affiliate links below. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
🧂 You May Need
📋 Recipe
Vegan Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crust
Ingredients
- 8 ounces vegan gluten free graham crackers 1 ½ cups ground)
- 5 tablespoons vegan butter melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place graham crackers in a food processor. Mix until they are ground. They should resemble sand.
- Place the rest of the ingredients in the food processor. Mix until well combined.
- Press mixture into a 9" pie pan.
- Use a clean glass or measuring cup to pack down the bottom of the crust. Use your fingers to pack down crumbs on the sides of the pan.
- Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Leave a Reply