A healthier version of Wheat Thins
By Mike Thayer
I’m always on the lookout for new chip, cracker and savory snack flavors, to include healthier versions of those foods that actually taste good. After a recent visit to the doctor, I’m also in search of lower sodium products (heart/cardiovascular health) as well as a greater variety of gluten free (digestive health) options.
Enter, Simple Truth Rice & Almond Thin Crackers.
Similar in size and shape to Wheat Thins, these crackers have a nice texture, a good snap and at only 130 calories (one serving is 15 crackers, a nice portion) you’re pretty much free to pair these crackers up with something, such as sliced avocado, jalapeno slices & cheddar cheese or dip them in some hummus.
These crackers aren’t boring, they deliver a light, nutty flavor enhanced by the sea salt and the recipe is straight forward and simple with no added sugars.
Ingredients: rice flour, almond meal, potato starch, sunflower oil, sea salt, quinoa, natural flavor.
Compare that ingredient list to Wheat Thins…
Ingredients: whole grain wheat flour, canola oil, sugar, cornstarch, malt syrup (from corn and barley), salt, refiner’s syrup, leavening (calcium phosphate and baking soda). bht added to packaging material to preserve freshness.
BHT is controversial, imagine that, another preservative that is controversial. It’s not a coincidence that the more we educate ourselves about food, ingredients and pr0cesses, the more the controversial ingredients start disappearing from recipes…
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an additive used to retard rancidity in oils and foods containing oils and fats. Some studies have shown it to be carcinogenic.
That ingredient is about shelf life, not flavor. It’s definitely not about nutritional health, so it’s best to avoid BHT.
Costing me $2.49 for a 3.5 ounce box at Dillon’s, I’m giving Simple Truth Rice & Almond Thin Crackers 4 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars. They’re good crackers with a nice little crunch, they hold up well to dipping and there was minimal breakage in the bottom of the box. They’re worthy of a repeat buy.
Cracker Review: Simple Truth Rice & Almond Thin Crackers – Bachelor on the Cheap
A healthier version of Wheat Thins
By Mike Thayer
I’m always on the lookout for new chip, cracker and savory snack flavors, to include healthier versions of those foods that actually taste good. After a recent visit to the doctor, I’m also in search of lower sodium products (heart/cardiovascular health) as well as a greater variety of gluten free (digestive health) options.
Enter, Simple Truth Rice & Almond Thin Crackers.
Similar in size and shape to Wheat Thins, these crackers have a nice texture, a good snap and at only 130 calories (one serving is 15 crackers, a nice portion) you’re pretty much free to pair these crackers up with something, such as sliced avocado, jalapeno slices & cheddar cheese or dip them in some hummus.
These crackers aren’t boring, they deliver a light, nutty flavor enhanced by the sea salt and the recipe is straight forward and simple with no added sugars.
Ingredients: rice flour, almond meal, potato starch, sunflower oil, sea salt, quinoa, natural flavor.
Compare that ingredient list to Wheat Thins…
Ingredients: whole grain wheat flour, canola oil, sugar, cornstarch, malt syrup (from corn and barley), salt, refiner’s syrup, leavening (calcium phosphate and baking soda). bht added to packaging material to preserve freshness.
BHT is controversial, imagine that, another preservative that is controversial. It’s not a coincidence that the more we educate ourselves about food, ingredients and pr0cesses, the more the controversial ingredients start disappearing from recipes…
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an additive used to retard rancidity in oils and foods containing oils and fats. Some studies have shown it to be carcinogenic.
That ingredient is about shelf life, not flavor. It’s definitely not about nutritional health, so it’s best to avoid BHT.
Costing me $2.49 for a 3.5 ounce box at Dillon’s, I’m giving Simple Truth Rice & Almond Thin Crackers 4 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars. They’re good crackers with a nice little crunch, they hold up well to dipping and there was minimal breakage in the bottom of the box. They’re worthy of a repeat buy.