Chips are my down fall.....

Airidies
Airidies Posts: 5 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So yes I know don't buy them.... but I have a family and they want their chips lol... what I'm looking for are alternative crunchy foods ( other than carrots/celery/apples) to eat. I reach for chips when I want crunchy and I get tired of carrots... so anyone got any healthy alternitives?
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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Flavoured rice cakes (not crackers) are quite nice...
  • miiszchelly
    miiszchelly Posts: 5 Member
    Popchips! http://popchips.com/products/barbeque-potato
  • Traveler120
    Traveler120 Posts: 712 Member
    Air popped popcorn!!
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Popcorn! Air popped is so very dry that it's difficult to get salt (or other toppings) to stick.

    Microwave your popcorn in a glass bowl (cover with a plate) or buy a bowl designed for the microwave......just 1 teaspoon of oil gives it enough moisture for fine salt....or Kernels popcorn seasonings (ranch, nacho, jalepeno, etc).
  • annacole94
    annacole94 Posts: 994 Member
    I like the SmartFood jalepeno cheddar popcorn.

    And I don't buy chips. If people in your house want them, they can buy them. It's not your job to buy food you don't want to eat. ;) No one really _should_ be eating chips on the regular.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    Sunflower seeds?
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    My goto now is cheese crisps. Calories aren't bad and you get a good amount of protein too.
  • strshllw84
    strshllw84 Posts: 256 Member
    Flavored Cheerios.
    Sounds weird but they came out pretty good!
  • Theo166
    Theo166 Posts: 2,564 Member
    edited April 2017
    Sorry but I don't think anything can replace the joy of munching on corn/potato chips, at least for your family.

    For crunchy and diet friendly, I recently rediscovered eating radishes. Doesn't satisfy the urge for Kettle brand flavored chips but does add variety to the crunchy veggie category. Give the Asian radish (diakon) a try, if you have an Asian grocery handy.
  • crazyycatlady1
    crazyycatlady1 Posts: 292 Member
    edited April 2017
    I love chips (especially corn chips-chili cheese Fritos are my most favorite food in the whole world :# ). I refuse to cut out something I enjoy, so I've learned how to fit them into my calorie targets. Back when I was in my active weight loss phase that meant having a serving (measured out on a food scale) 2-3 times a week. Now that I'm in maintenance I have a serving (still measured out on a food scale), every.single.day, and I don't see that changing, ever lol.

    OP, if you like chips then why not just learn how to fit them into your calorie goals? Measure out serving sizes on your food scale-really most aren't that bad (under 200 calories usually).
  • crazyycatlady1
    crazyycatlady1 Posts: 292 Member
    strshllw84 wrote: »
    Flavored Cheerios.
    Sounds weird but they came out pretty good!

    A serving of honey nut cheerios is 110 calories vs 160 calories for a serving of Fritos, or Lays potato chips, so not much difference calorie wise.
  • amtyrell
    amtyrell Posts: 1,447 Member
    Edemamee (soy beans I am not sure of spelling)
    Green beans
    Sugar snap peas
  • strshllw84
    strshllw84 Posts: 256 Member
    crazyycatlady1 wrote: »
    strshllw84 wrote: »
    Flavored Cheerios.
    Sounds weird but they came out pretty good!

    A serving of honey nut cheerios is 110 calories vs 160 calories for a serving of Fritos, or Lays potato chips, so not much difference calorie wise.

    I am talking plain Cheerios with spices.... It may be approximately the same, calories per serving but you get more Cheerios in a serving vs a bag of chips.
  • nicholerohrer
    nicholerohrer Posts: 40 Member
    I like veggie straws or lentil chips. To be honest there's not a lot of difference in calories, but the volume of the serving size is much larger. I second what others are saying- if you want them, fit them into your calories for the day. no harm done.
  • Rocknut53
    Rocknut53 Posts: 1,794 Member
    I eat chips occasionally, but I weigh them out, eat a half serving, put the bag away, and forget them. Takes a lot of willpower because I love chips, but I don't really miss grabbing the bag and consuming the whole thing like I did during my fat days.
  • janjunie
    janjunie Posts: 1,200 Member
    Rocknut53 wrote: »
    I eat chips occasionally, but I weigh them out, eat a half serving, put the bag away, and forget them. Takes a lot of willpower because I love chips, but I don't really miss grabbing the bag and consuming the whole thing like I did during my fat days.

    This is pretty much what I do, except I have half a serving everyday. I love Cheetos Puffs!
  • avadahm
    avadahm Posts: 111 Member
    Could you make your own? Sweet potatoes, apples, etc can be baked into a chip. Making most things at home are usually better than the bought version in nutrition and flavor. You can also control how many are available from the get go.

    My pampered chef person sells a microwave chip maker. I'm still yet to get my hands on it.
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,234 Member
    When I get a craving, I love the Harvest Snapea crisps and the Lentil Tomato Basil. Perfect mix of salt and crunch and with minimal damage :)
  • broseidonkingofbrocean
    broseidonkingofbrocean Posts: 180 Member
    Use a mandoline slicer or just cut potatoes extra thin. Spray some non stick spray on a plate lay em out single layer and microwave. I can't give specific times since all microwaves differ mine takes like 4 mins, generally when they start to turn brown they are ready. Weigh the sliced potato raw. Potato chips without a fryer and they taste just as good. Could use an oven however I have never done this and that may take more time.
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    https://sietefoods.com/collections/tortilla-chips

    So good!
  • fit_chickx
    fit_chickx Posts: 569 Member
    edited April 2017
    Quest protien chips. Several flavors. 21g protein. I like the barbecue flavor dipped in salsa. 130 calories 2g carb
    http://www.questnutrition.com/quest-chips/
  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
    I eat quest nutrition protein chips regularly. Cheddar sour cream and bbq are the best flavors. The others are kinda meh.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    I just eat small servings of them.

    I eat Wotsits daily, don't know if you can get them abroad. I'm in the UK.
  • cross2bear
    cross2bear Posts: 1,106 Member
    I sub Special k cracker chips for potato chips - a 20gram serving is 80 calories and I can fit that into my budget every single day. They come in all the flavours of chips that I like, especially BBQ and salt and vinegar.
  • Airidies
    Airidies Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you all for your suggestions! I'll try to see about making my own, I know I've tried before and they just came out soft but I'll try the microwave like someone suggested. I like the pea/lentil crisp but others don't, I get the big bag when Sam's has it :) .

    I have an air popcorn popper but I haven't used in a while. I felt as if I was putting too much butter/salt or cinnamon sugar on the popcorn to make it worth it... Anyone have any good add ins?

    I'm pretty New and I have quite a bit of weight to lose. Ive been doing better but i still go over the preset calorie goal. I've cut my sodas down to 1 a day most days and drink water or coffee the rest of the time with an occasional sweet tea.

    **New to the site and I lost my post! I now know how to find again lol**
  • melsout7
    melsout7 Posts: 4 Member
    I discovered Spinach chips from a local IGA store and they were just like a healthier version of corn chips..
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    Now I know some people say this is a Midwest thing but I love potato chips with Top the Tator. We have it in our house right now but haven't had any since Thursday.
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    Pretzels?
  • schellies
    schellies Posts: 88 Member
    avadahm wrote: »
    Could you make your own? Sweet potatoes, apples, etc can be baked into a chip. Making most things at home are usually better than the bought version in nutrition and flavor. You can also control how many are available from the get go.

    My pampered chef person sells a microwave chip maker. I'm still yet to get my hands on it.

    I have one and its amazing!!

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