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In search of Good Crunchy foods

LandyBreigh
LandyBreigh Posts: 207 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm having a problem with food textures. I'm craving something really crunchy. I don't want to eat potato chips or anything too bad for me.

Any suggestions?
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  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Captain crunch? B)

    In all seriousness, I crave crunchy things all the time. I like Stacy's Multigrain Pita Chips, popcorn, apples, nuts (but only if I can fit them - I overeat them) and Parmesan crisps.
  • alan_huynh2000
    alan_huynh2000 Posts: 43 Member
    Kale Chips? Roasted nuts, pork rinds, bacon (super crispy)... =)
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    alan_huynh2000 wrote: »
    Kale Chips? Roasted nuts, pork rinds, bacon (super crispy)... =)

    I like the way you think...
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Quest protein chips did it for me. I know a lot of people don't like them but I found them awesome for the calories (120 calories and 20g of protein). Pain to find though...
  • agbmom556
    agbmom556 Posts: 694 Member
    roasted edamame, or chickpeas. sprinkled with spices
    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Roasted-Chickpeas/
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    lots of veggies you can do in the oven that crisp up - check out pinterest for zucchini, cauliflower, green beans, broccoli and many more... oh carrots too... I was intrigued but haven't yet tried making any yet. With the cold weather here I probably will shortly. :)
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    roasted veggies, home made, not store bought.
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Chips are pretty good.
  • alan_huynh2000
    alan_huynh2000 Posts: 43 Member
    PRMinx wrote: »
    alan_huynh2000 wrote: »
    Kale Chips? Roasted nuts, pork rinds, bacon (super crispy)... =)

    I like the way you think...

    Thanks. =)
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    I loooooove chips and I also love that I can lose weight with MFP and still eat chips everyday. My favorite are sea salt and cracked pepper kettle chips. Kettle chips are naturally crunchier anyway. The pepper makes them a stronger flavor, which means I am actually completely satisfied with the 1 oz serving. And they make me drink more water, which is always a plus.
  • rbfdac
    rbfdac Posts: 1,057 Member
    rice cakes!! so crunchy, so many flavors.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    almonds...
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I second the motion for roasted chickpeas.
    I am a texture nut, too, and on stressful days I want to bite down on something. Better the food than somebody's arm.
    Popcorn! Bulk Barn has an extra fluffy popcorn that leaves fewer bits behind.
    Finn crisp crackers.
  • jmoneycgt
    jmoneycgt Posts: 80 Member
    Pork Rinds are my life
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Fried chicken
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Cap'n Crunch
  • allanakern
    allanakern Posts: 245 Member
    quest protein chips. 120 cal, 21 g of protein, 5g carb, 2g fat... they are really good too. Cures my chips craving. I get em at gnc
  • amymrls
    amymrls Posts: 1,673 Member
    roasted garbanzo beans with salt.... yummm
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    I eat Pirate's Booty usually. Or pita chips. I like crunchy things.
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    alan_huynh2000 wrote: »
    Kale Chips? Roasted nuts, pork rinds, bacon (super crispy)... =)

    http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=118080

    I found myself picking up a few items at the store for the wife last week for a meal she was preparing and realized I was hungry so I looked for a snack without carbs. Even the roasted nuts had added sugar. Then I saw some pork skins (USA) or pork rinds (UK) with no carbs but fat and protein matched my current diet. I picked up more yesterday.
  • woofer00
    woofer00 Posts: 123 Member
    Stovetop popped popcorn, with a rough grind of almonds sprinkled on top.
  • TrailNurse
    TrailNurse Posts: 359 Member
    Quest protein chips....cheddar and sour cream flavor.
  • sssgilber
    sssgilber Posts: 90 Member
    Veggie chips or straws.
  • alan_huynh2000
    alan_huynh2000 Posts: 43 Member
    The roasted chickpeas reminded me of Wasabi peas!!!
  • Susieq_1994
    Susieq_1994 Posts: 5,361 Member
    Maybe raw carrots? They really do pack a hefty crunch! Same with raw cauliflower :)
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    milano dark chocolate cookies…..
  • JoKnowsJo
    JoKnowsJo Posts: 257 Member
    second the almonds also Sahale crunchers are pretty good for a quick snack
  • allanakern
    allanakern Posts: 245 Member
    TrailNurse wrote: »
    Quest protein chips....cheddar and sour cream flavor.

    yep! ^^ and bbq flavor is good too.
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    I like to munch on Cracklin' Oat Bran cereal, 200 calories for 49g (3/4 cup) which really is a lot, plus like 6g of fiber which is very important for me. It's super crunchy and lightly sweet, I really enjoy it.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    It isn't hard to fit your favorite chips into a balanced diet. A snack size bag is usually around 150-160 calories.

    For something with more protein, I like to munch on dry texture vegetable protein.
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