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Someone find me a cheap replacement to Doritos...

MFD7576
MFD7576 Posts: 271 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Both calorically and cost wise, I need to find myself a replacement to Doritos.

I love them to death and I went to eatting a half a bag in one sitting to having a double portioned serving but that's still horrid for me... I need something better. I honestly wish I could get my hands on baked Doritos for a fair price

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    carrots...

    in all seriousness, I used to snack on chips and whatnot like crazy...I just don't keep them around anymore and it took awhile, but I really don't miss them. I felt weird at first eating my sandwich with no chips, but not it's totally normal for me to have a sandwich and some carrots for that crunch and an apple for desert.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    ^This

    I eat veggies with my lunch. Try getting used to veggie sides...not chips. I do have chips in the house....the lunch box size. I use a small bag of Doritos as the base for a taco salad.

    If you want something salty as a snack.....popcorn. Air pop it, or use a bit of oil and a Presto Popper microwave bowl. There are a ton of seasonings you can use to spice it up. For air popped corn, look for an oil mister (or use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray) to get the seasonings to stick.
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    I prefer discipline so I eat just one and know I'm stronger!!!
  • asunnysnowman
    asunnysnowman Posts: 56 Member
    Kay's protein chips!
  • MFD7576
    MFD7576 Posts: 271 Member
    Popcorn kernels are hell in my teeth. I really enjoy peppers so maybe ill do that with some ranch. Veg's are a great alternative and I know that but I like the crunchy salty food too on occasion.
  • blwasson73
    blwasson73 Posts: 92 Member
    Kale chips. Easy to make at home and you can use a variety of spices to your liking.
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    asunnysnowman wrote: »
    Kay's protein chips!

    Oh yeah, those chili cheese chips are really good!
  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    asunnysnowman wrote: »
    Kay's protein chips!

    Those look pretty pricey. Why not just eat some pork rinds?

  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    NJDevilsFan7576 wrote: »
    Popcorn kernels are hell in my teeth. I really enjoy peppers so maybe ill do that with some ranch. Veg's are a great alternative and I know that but I like the crunchy salty food too on occasion.

    there's your key right there...

    i love chips and salsa as I am for all intents and purposes a native of NM...but I can seriously plow through a bag of tortilla chips in a matter of minutes so I don't really keep them around...I have them though on occasion...satruday bbqs and the like...not an every day food though.
  • br3adman
    br3adman Posts: 284 Member
    I like the spical k BBQ or chedder flavor chrisp. They are in the cracker isle but 26 chips is like 120 calories. They taste like chips
  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
    Maybe try Lentil chips with veggie sticks and some cheese. Baked Lentil chips are really good and higher in protien. Lots of flavors. Try them.
  • MFD7576
    MFD7576 Posts: 271 Member
    edited June 2015
    mattyc772014 wrote: »
    Maybe try Lentil chips with veggie sticks and some cheese. Baked Lentil chips are really good and higher in protien. Lots of flavors. Try them.

    Thanks for the tip man! I saw those in the store for the first time yesterday and just kept walking, Interesting come to think of it. Will do!

  • discretekim
    discretekim Posts: 314 Member
    I try to avoid my favorite chips because I like them too much. I will eat pretzel thins. 11 with one ounce of sharp cheddar. Just over 200 calories and satisfying. But I usually am not tempted to overeat. I suggest trying that.
  • AlisonH729
    AlisonH729 Posts: 558 Member
    I've made sweet potato chips with my dehydrator but it's sort of a laborious process so I'm not really suggesting this route unless you already have a dehydrator. But now I am wondering what they would taste like if I sprinkled the Hidden Valley ranch seasoning on them...

    NJDevilsFan7576 wrote: »
    I really enjoy peppers so maybe ill do that with some ranch.

    But anyway! As for the peppers & Ranch idea, I've been on a pepper kick so this has been my afternoon snack recently. But Ranch dressing can still be a real calorie bomb so I've been mixing it with plain Greek yogurt. 2:1 yogurt to dressing works for me but I usually have to add a little extra pepper. (Actually when this bottle is empty I might consider getting above mentioned seasoning mix and putting it right in the yogurt...)
  • MFD7576
    MFD7576 Posts: 271 Member
    All great suggestions, thank you guys!
  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
    Veggies and kale chips.
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  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Pork rinds
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