What is a good substitute for potato chips?

smithahs
smithahs Posts: 2
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
Can't seem to fight the need for salty and crunchy!
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  • jbiancad
    jbiancad Posts: 66 Member
    Pop chips are pretty good
  • methetree
    methetree Posts: 381
    I get pop chips. They are just as tasty as potato chips but with less bad stuff
    I also get veggie chips at the natural food market. Salty, tasty and veggies instead of starch.
  • I find veggie chips to be pretty good and the sensible portion packs are great.
  • summalovaable
    summalovaable Posts: 287 Member
    my favourite chips are salt and vinegar, couldn't get enough! I switched over to having a pickle or two when i was craving them. Even though the salt content is ridiculous it seemed to do it for me !
  • Ginger1384
    Ginger1384 Posts: 42
    I like the Special K cracker chips
  • beckey24
    beckey24 Posts: 170 Member
    Special K cracker chips....love love love the sea salt. 30 chips for 110 cal. Works for me!
  • AHealthierRhonda
    AHealthierRhonda Posts: 881 Member
    Veggie chips or popcorn for me!
  • gennybunny1
    gennybunny1 Posts: 209
    Popchips, popchips, popchips. Oh yah and Crispyminis (ricecakes) are good too
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Pop chips are pretty good

    Amen.

    Corn tortilla chips with some hummus are a good snacky, crunchy, salty option. 16 chips is around 170, depending on the brand.
  • meganotravels
    meganotravels Posts: 7 Member
    croutons, strangely enough.
  • dfborders
    dfborders Posts: 474 Member
    Pita chips...Yum!! I will even put them on a salad for a crunch with dinner:happy:
  • carisatterwhite
    carisatterwhite Posts: 16 Member
    Kale chips
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    The 100 calorie a bag popcorn. Pretzels. Gold Fish. Carrots. Green Peppers.
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    popcorn?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,029 Member
    pretzels
  • Pea4jjab
    Pea4jjab Posts: 216 Member
    Sensible Portion Veggie Straws- we LOVE them here!
  • I like Lay's Light chips. I'm not a "clean eater" so the Olestra thing doesn't bother me and I don't get any kind of tummy problems from them either. You can have around 20 chips for 0 fat and 70 calories. I think they are yummy!!!
  • thefreemans28
    thefreemans28 Posts: 267 Member
    wheat thins chips
    pop chips
    veggie chips
    rice cakes
  • Buy Kale at the produce dept and make kale chips. There are several recipies online that are great!

    Or make up some sweet potato chips. Slice, roll in olive oil, season and bake in the oven for crisp.
  • babybluz33
    babybluz33 Posts: 722 Member
    I make my own kale chips, just bake them in the oven with a tiny bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. They are surprisingly delicious. Plus you can make a whole bunch and throw them in a ziploc bag when they are cool....they keep well!
  • PalmettoparkGuy
    PalmettoparkGuy Posts: 212 Member
    Nuts, rice cakes, claussen pickles.
  • Dtrmnd86
    Dtrmnd86 Posts: 406 Member
    Veggie Chips or Veggie Sticks. I usually find them in our organic section and they are amazing. I can (and have) eaten the whole bag at one sitting. They are so much better tasting than regular chips.
  • LoveMy3Boys
    LoveMy3Boys Posts: 562 Member
    Pop chips are pretty good

    Love those! The BBQ is so yummy!
  • JoJo1953
    JoJo1953 Posts: 182 Member
    Pop chips are pretty good
    agree
  • 1nsands
    1nsands Posts: 27
    Rice chips. They're awesome!
  • SammieRae43
    SammieRae43 Posts: 40 Member
    Special K Chips are outstanding. They currently come in two flavors, sour cream & onion, salt & pepper. 27 chips for 110 calories.
  • MizzDoc
    MizzDoc Posts: 493 Member
    Popchips are awesome. Sometimes I get the Utz No Salt Chips.

    Sweet potato fries and popcorn are good substitutes for me.
  • RaeannePemberton
    RaeannePemberton Posts: 382 Member
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/raeannesisson/5950862727/in/set-72157627100623285/ <-- veggie chips that i get at my local nutrition store. these are different than the ones that are "fake" and just pieced together and aren't actually made of veggies... and they are CHOW. (not the most healthy... but amazing)

    i agree on the pop chips.... and... BEANITOS are my absolute favorite sub for chips. i even made a video on them and the company sent me free stuff! LOL. but i love them so much.... here's a link to the video. http://www.flickr.com/photos/raeannesisson/5950862727/in/set-72157627100623285/
  • RaeannePemberton
    RaeannePemberton Posts: 382 Member
    PS genisoy crisps (like rice cakes, made of soy) are GREAT. i am big on snacks that are nutritionally dense too... not just empty calories. a lot of the main stream stuff is empty calories. just sayin'
  • amuhlou
    amuhlou Posts: 693 Member
    Popcorn - you can make your own with kernels, a microwave, and a paper lunch bag. It's a great way to control your sodium and calories.

    1) Put 3 tbsp of kernels in a paper lunch bag
    2) Fold the bag down 1/2" at a time until you have 3-4 folds
    3) Lay the bag on its side in the microwave
    4) Use the popcorn setting or microwave on high, listening for the pops to become a few seconds apart
    5) Season and serve (I like to use kosher salt and garlic powder)
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