Forget store-bought. Make your own good-for-you homemade Triscuit bites with only three ingredients.
homemade Triscuits
So I’ve been on this big Triscuit kick lately. I’m a snacker, so I tend to go through snack phases. (My crispy chickpea snack phase is more of a lifelong thing though.)
Of course, I always think, “Can I make this myself?” I looked at the ingredients on the box of Triscuits.
There are only three: Whole grain wheat, vegetable oil, and sea salt.
But Triscuits have such a distinct texture, like shredded wheat cereal. How could I possibly recreate that? Oh. With shredded wheat cereal.
The only ingredient in the cereal is whole grain wheat. And so, the stars aligned.
One out of the three things I needed was already done for me and conveniently packaged in the cereal aisle.
And bonus, shredded wheat cereal has all those good vitamins and minerals in it. And so, homemade Triscuits got a lot easier.
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The key to mimicking the exact Triscuit taste is the salt. Salt, salt, salt.
That’s what is so distinct about Triscuits. They use plenty of it. Which is why I’m on this Triscuits kick. I love the stuff.
You’d think, since I’m a cookie decorator, I’m a sweet tooth first. Nope. Salt first. I
f you’re watching your salt intake, you may reduce the salt in this recipe, and you can skip the table salt altogether. Instead, after spraying the cereal, sprinkle a bit of the sea salt. After baking, add a bit more to taste.
Now that I have these homemade Triscuit bites conquered, I’m going to have to branch out with other flavors.
For the “Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil” Triscuits, try using olive oil cooking spray and lots of black pepper before baking.
For the “Rosemary and Olive Oil” flavor, use the olive oil cooking spray with dried rosemary. Want some kick? Sprinkle some cayenne with the salt.
You can make your own Triscuits in less than fifteen minutes, and they stay nice and crunchy for over a week. Why not make your own?
This recipe for homemade Triscuits also appears on Food Fanatic.
Jonathan Quimbly says
This isn’t a recipe, You’re just flavoring store-bought cereal. “Make your own good-for-you homemade Triscuit” says the lede. Like, we’re gonna actually make them, start to finish. NOPE.
The shame of this is, you’re robbing SEO from people who actually did make a recipe.
Shame on YOU.
meaghanmountford says
Gosh. I’m sorry Triscuits make you so angry. And another thing… I’ve worked my butt off for a decade writing over 1300 posts on this blog, for very little reward. I’ve earned every ounce of SEO I get. Please take your hostility elsewhere.
Diane England says
What a nasty comment……what the matter? Do you work for Nabisco? Shut up and go away. Personally, I am going to try these because I want a healthier version of triscuits and this a good idea.
A says
I’m also disappointed in this recipe – Triscuits are relatively expensive and I was hoping to find a way to make them in quantity for less money.
fyi: part of writing/blogging is being able to take criticism – I’m not sure he’s the one who’s being hostile.here.
meaghanmountford says
Constructive criticism is saying “Triscuits are relatively expensive and I was hoping to find a way to make them in quantity for less money.” That is actually helpful. “Shame on you” and inaccurately blasting me for “robbing SEO” is hostility. My job is not to be the focus of another person’s anger.
jd says
Meagan,
By your account you’ve contributed 1,300 posts in a decade, or once every 3 days. As any chef or general cook would acknowledge, sometimes a recipe isn’t quite what it hopes to be. In this case, the criticism that is offered is within reason. While your suggested recipe is within reason as a “homemade” take on a product, it is certainly not a from scratch recipe in any sense of the term.
While I wouldn’t pronounce “shame” on you, I would also reserve any praise that may be delivered for this recipe. After looking through a few dozen of your posts, I am at a loss to find significant value in them. In most ways, the posts I’ve seen are a rehash (or direct copy) of other’s ideas.
meaghanmountford says
Um, yeeaaaahhh… That’s exactly what I said. “Shame on you” uncalled for. “This isn’t a recipe” useful criticism. I agreed. And a direct copy of other’s ideas? No. Mine are the originals. Other ideas have been copied from me. I’ve been doing this for a decade. I know what’s out there, and I know my contribution.
Yeira says
I think that your idea was great! Perhaps changing your title to, “Easy Mock Triscuit Bites” this way those reading won’t make rude comments. There is constructive criticisms. Then there is a mole-rat out there to attack anyone who is just trying to help people who love to snack find a way to easily make a mock version of the original. Making a mock of anything is in no way “stealing”.
We all know there are loop-holes in everything we do. There is a copy-cat of an original, and that these re-makes will never be the same as the original.
Let’s just think creatively, share and create. I agree that no one should discredit anyone for their work. In any way, form or shape, positive constructive criticism should be allowed to be viewed. And all others should not be posted as a review or comment.
I have always learned this growing up and I teach this to my children today and I will continue to teach this to my grand children: “If you have anything to say that isn’t nice, don’t say it at all. Think before you act and make sure you treat people how you want to be treated”
Thank you Megan for making a short-cut mock triscuit snack that I can make for my children. These are easier, tasty, crunchy, and easy for little hands to pick up! God only blesses those who use their skills and thoughts wisely. 😉
meaghanmountford says
So very beautifully stated, thank you so much Yeira!!
Toni says
Hey I like this idea!! Thank you for sharing, we love the flavored triscuits but the cost, yes… yikes!! Also Kroger sells a woven whole wheat cracker but still there is TBHQ in it.. LOVE your recipe!! Let the haters hate!
meaghanmountford says
Thank you so much Toni!!!
Mario says
While I agree, this isn’t a recipe for triscuits so much as a recipe for a triscuit-like cereal snack, I disagree with the harsh criticism people are throwing out there. If this post wasn’t useful, go look elsewhere.
Hang in there Meaghan. Though after 1300 posts, I doubt you need encouragement to keep up the momentum!
meaghanmountford says
🙂 Thank you Mario!!!!
Sharon says
I’m glad you gave it a shot and sorry about others’ attitudes. I love Triscuits but since they’re a Mondelēz product and they’ve been buying palm oil from a supplier descimating the Amazon, I am boycotting their brands. Sadly, though, the most common shredded wheat is made by Nestle, one of the most predatory corporations in the world so this recipe doesn’t work either. It’s food for thought, though, so’s to speak.
meaghanmountford says
Now THAT, Sharon, is a great reason not to try these. And dang, I just bought Triscuit thin crisps, but you easily convinced me to make it my last box.
Julie says
Post Foods (makers of shredded wheat) have been separated from Kraft for YEARS now. They’re the ones who make shredded wheat in the U.S. (If you live in the UK, then I will buy into your statement about Nestle.. Otherwise, you’re just sort of handwaving.) Nestle is also a Mondelēz company, so…you could have just stuck with Mondelēz, rather than name-dropping, even if you *are* in the UK.
I completely get the Mondelez thing, but Mondelez does not manufacture palm oil, and they are not the only customer/manufacturer for the palm oil producer in question. They use palm oil in some of their products. So you should be against products that include palm oil, not ranting about one of the many manufacturers who use it.
So many people pick a “cause” like this – Mondelez is bad!!! – and miss the big picture, which in this case s that foods that use a lot of palm oil are bad. If they dropped all products that included palm oil *tomorrow* – we would still have a problem. It’s simple: DON’T EAT THINGS THAT USE PALM OIL unless it’s sustainably sourced. Get real. If you believe palm oil production is bad – and it is – then don’t use things that use it. Very simple.
And Triscuits don’t contain palm oil. And neither does shredded wheat. lol.
(And I wonder what would happen if you soaked the shredded wheat biscuits first, then flattened them and redried them before/while seasoning. I may try it.)
Anna B. says
Professionally offended. That’s what I call this relatively new attitude that many people seem to have. Newsflash people-we’re talking about crackers here. Not world politics. I will try your recipe/shortcut/whatever you want to call it because I love Triscuits, and I can’t afford them unless they’re on sale. Make Triscuits! Not war.
Linda B. says
I’d love to know how to season your recipe to taste like Garden Herb Triscuits!
Love that distinct flavor.
Thanks!
meaghanmountford says
I wonder if you could use a packet of dried ranch dressing? Also, sometimes the popcorn aisle has flavored powders (like ranch or cheese). Those would work great. Not sure it would mimic the exact flavor though.