{"id":17934,"date":"2015-01-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-07T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=17934"},"modified":"2020-12-28T19:20:29","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T05:20:29","slug":"review-wheat-thins-toasted-pita-crackers-original-and-garlic-herb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2015\/01\/07\/review-wheat-thins-toasted-pita-crackers-original-and-garlic-herb\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Wheat Thins Toasted Pita Crackers (Original and Garlic Herb)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wheat<\/a><\/p>\n

I rarely dip my crunchy snacks because I believe dips are just speed bumps on the road to gluttony. <\/p>\n

But if you’re reading this review in the middle of the grocery store deciding on whether or not you should buy a bag of Wheat Thins Original Toasted Pita, let me give you words of advice before you make up your mind — make sure you have something to dip them into. I don’t care what it is. Hummus. Salsa. Chocolate sauce. Cheese sauce. Peanut butter. Guacamole. Spinach artichoke dip. Baby food. Anything.<\/p>\n

Original Wheat Thins are so great because they can be enjoyed naked. They have a salty, nutty flavor that stands out on its own. Even Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips taste great by themselves. But these pita crackers need<\/i> something, so much so that, after opening the bag and trying a few, I felt compelled to drive back to the store to buy some kind of dip. I ended up buying hummus.<\/p>\n

\"Wheat<\/a><\/p>\n

To be fair, the back of the bag screams that they need to be dipped. But Wheat Thins’ cousin, Triscuit, screams about how they should be topped, although not as loud as these pita crackers, but without toppings they still have a strong munchability. I can’t say the same about Wheat Thins Original Toasted Pita. They have a saltine cracker-level of boringness, and kind of taste like them.<\/p>\n

\"Wheat<\/a><\/p>\n

Fortunately, these oven baked pita crackers do go well with hummus (and peanut butter), and their thickness does extremely well with thick dips. They have a nice crunch, but not as hearty as Stacy’s Pita Chips. Also, I think they would be a great replacement for saltine crackers when eating soup.<\/p>\n

\"Wheat<\/a><\/p>\n

Wheat Thins Garlic Herb Toasted Pita Crackers are a bit more munchable than Original version. Actually, they’re, if you’ll excuse my poor attempt to be clever, Pitastic. <\/p>\n

They smell and kind of taste like a white pizza, which isn’t surprising since each cracker has a light sprinkling of garlic, herb, and cheese seasoning. They don’t have an overpowering flavor, but I found myself mindlessly snacking on them. Like the Original version, the packaging screams that they should be dipped, but they’re fine with or without.<\/p>\n

Speaking of dip, the Wheat Thins Garlic Herb Toasted Pita Crackers have enough flavor that I want to crush them into crumbs, add some water, and create a slurry that I can use as a dip to help the Wheat Thins Original Toasted Pita Crackers taste better.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – Original<\/b> – 15 crackers – 140 calories, 40 calories from fat, 4.5 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 2.5 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 1 gram of monounsaturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 65 milligrams of potassium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein. Garlic Herb<\/b> – 14 crackers – 140 calories, 40 calories from fat, 4.5 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 2.5 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 1 gram of monounsaturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 70 milligrams of potassium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Wheat Thins Toasted Pita Crackers (Original and Garlic Herb)
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.50 each
\nSize:<\/b> 8 oz. bag
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 5 out of 10 (Original)
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10 (Garlic Herb)
\nPros:<\/b> Garlic Herb smells and tastes like a white pizza, and doesn’t need a dip to make them tasty. 10 grams of whole grain per serving. Can handle thick dips. Phones that allow you to read reviews in the middle of the grocery store.
\nCons:<\/b> Original version doesn’t have a unique flavor, tastes like of like a saltine cracker, and needs<\/i> a dip. Dips are usually just speed bumps on the road to gluttony. Using the term “Pitastic.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I rarely dip my crunchy snacks because I believe dips are just speed bumps on the road to gluttony. 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