Yummy alternatives to chips?

La5Vega5Girl

i'm allergic to corn so i can't have corn chips anymore. i love banana chips as a good sub.

Abby2205

Roasted seaweed.

jgnatca

I'll protest one suggestion. Special K. Theirs are usually a giant rip-off, lacking in nutrition and fiber. Let's see how they rack up:



These are Dan-Dee Kettle cooked potato chips:

jgnatca

Both are negligible in fiber. The chips are higher in fat and calories. The kettle cooked chips are higher in vitamin C. I'd call both a bust.

Christine_72

These aren't chips, but so yummy.
I get broccoli florets, put a bit of oil and garlic in a freezer bag. Add broccoli and shake shake shake. Spread out on oven tray and bake on medium heat until they're crunchy. I can eat a whole broccoli to myself in one sitting!

nogutsnoglory7

the snap pea crisps are AHmazing... In fact, I eat them with burgers and dip them in ketchup. They are actually BETTER than chips. Calbee makes them.

pandagirl813

I love Bigs sunflower seeds, especially the Ranch and Dill Pickle. 1 serving has 170 calories and only 7% DV sodium, while Davids has 190 cal. and 54% DV sodium.

allie_00p

Quest makes protein chips
www.questnutrition.com/quest-chips/

Laughter_Girl

Like the OP, I both potato chips and French fries. I have found that nothing can substitute either. Therefore, I enjoy them both in moderation. I will say, however, I'm currently unable to have just one serving of Better Made Barbeque chips (my absolute favorite), which is why I don't bother eating them anymore.

hgycta

I know this will probably be met with controversy, but I actually feel like pork rinds are healthier (and much tastier). I have a bag of Rudolph's hot & spicy pork rinds in my cabinet and for a 1/2 ounce serving (which is a lot when you measure it out since they're puffed), they're only 80 calories. Although they're higher in sodium (370mg-yikes), they're also a rich source of protein (8g), can balance your ratios with their 4.5g of fat, and are low in carbs (0g!).

daynes23

I will usually splurge on the chips and make up for it at the gym. However, today I just tried these zucchini things (http://snapzcrisps.elsstore.com/) and they were soooo good. I didn't expect it at all. I also love Good Health's veggie sticks (personally I think a lot of other brands are gross >.<) The Special K BBQ crisp things are pretty tasty too.

ryanhorn

Air Popped Popcorn and Cheerios usually do the trick for me. I've often found that I just want the crunch factor when it comes to these foods.

EddieHaskell97

Pork rinds or hummus.

Francl27

I like Quest protein chips, but you'd have to try them, a lot of people don't.

salembambi

kale chips
banana chips
air popped popcorn
plentils
roasted seaweed

KylaDenay

Baked chips and baked fries

msemarieh

try apple chips! you can buy them at whole foods or order them online and they are super low in calories, I am addicted to chips and pretzels as well, and also you can try chips made with avocado oil, I forgot the specific brand I use, but it is high in good fats,s o if you must have a tasty chip that is a good way to go, they have good flavors as well!

iLoveMyPitbull1225

not sure if anyone posted this yet, but I really like roasted chickpeas. Also, you could bake your own chips or other veggies. I love roasted root vegetables.

yesimpson

liftingandlipstick wrote: »

I make rutabage fries that are pretty nummy. Cut half a rutabaga into fry shapes, spray with Pam, sprinkle with sea salt, cumin, curry, whatever spices catch my fancy. It's a touch sweeter than a regular potato, but with a similar bland-ish taste. Also 70 cals for 1/2 a rutabaga vs. 150-200 cals for a similar amount of potato.

This might be really stupid, but what's a rutabaga?!

Is it like a British/US thing, like courgettes/zucchinis?

reachingforarainbow

Pork Rinds are actually soooo good (I know it seems weird but just try it).
Skinny Pop (Popcorn, but it comes proportioned which I find a big help to avoid over eating and tracking how much I am eating)
I also like snap pea crisps, hippie chips (their sooo delicious)
I've also tried sea snax which were pretty tasty (their puffed rice and seaweed I believe) which I liked
I also have had hummus chips which were okay but really salty. I don't like super salty snacks (hence why I only sometimes get the pork rinds)

EddieHaskell97

allanakern

quest protein chips from GNC

jgnatca

Rutabaga; Swiss, and one of the earliest manmade hybrids. If the Swiss engineered it, it's got to be good.

dunnodunno

I'm not a huge salt person (sweets for me), but when I am craving salt I like Pop Chips & the Special K chips are also really tasty.

KHaverstick

I love chips, so I eat them. I don't eat a whole big bag or anything, and I don't eat them every day. But I'm not going to go the rest of my life not eating them. I just work them into my day when I want them. None of the suggestions above would substitute for a good ol' chip, in my opinion. I think chips with hummus is a good snack.

txteachermom

Pop chips are great and I've found that I enjoy apple chips.

sweetdixie92

I like the Veggie Straws. And pretzels.

I also have a popcorn maker that you don't have to use any oil. I just sprinkle it with Old Bay seasoning or something spicy like that.

yourradimradletshug

Laughter_Girl wrote: »

Like the OP, I both potato chips and French fries. I have found that nothing can substitute either. Therefore, I enjoy them both in moderation. I will say, however, I'm currently unable to have just one serving of Better Made Barbeque chips (my absolute favorite), which is why I don't bother eating them anymore.

As soon as I saw you mention Better Made BBQ Chips I knew you had to be from MI haha. Those are SOOOOO good!

shreddedtrooper

Quest Chips FTW, fiber/protein etc...

Cheetos XXTra flamin hots. Gluten Free and hella bomb. Nutritious, yeah that wasnt the question... I make them fit and it works for me.
3.49 bag, 9 servings. Sodium spike..vascularity goes up and then sweet sweet enjoyment with Chester Cheetah!

Enjoy everyone, thanks for all the hints tips. I like the idea of baking my own tortilla chips.

auntchellebelle

I love rice cakes. My favorite is the white cheddar. My boyfriend who eats so unhealthy loves them as well. He keeps eating them all. He can sit down with a bag of chips and eat the whole thing until I brought these home.