Graham crackers are lightly sweetened baked crackers made with graham flour or whole wheat flour, plus sugar, oil, and leavening. They are used for snacks, lunchboxes, s'mores, and dessert crusts such as cheesecake or pie base crumbs. Common flavors include honey and cinnamon.
Store varieties may be plain sheets, flavored squares, filled sandwiches, or chocolate-coated bars. Recipes often crush graham crackers with butter and sugar for crusts, which increases fat and calories. Marshmallow and chocolate pairings are also common in s'mores-style desserts.
Crushed graham crumbs are also used in parfaits, icebox cakes, and no-bake bars with condensed milk or whipped toppings. These desserts are much richer than plain crackers. Keep snack portions tiny and skip mixed dessert leftovers for pets. Avoid leftover pie crust crumbs.
For pets, graham crackers are an occasional treat at most because they are mostly refined carbs and sugar. If offered, keep it to a tiny plain piece and avoid chocolate-coated options. Filled sandwich versions often add frosting and more sugar than plain sheets.
