Once you open that bag of chips, it's game over. Once you pop, you can't stop. So here's a solution: healthier chip-like options.
Obviously, nothing beats potato chips for real. But the options below are healthier and are tasty, too. You can make them gluten-free and with less salt than chips found in stores. Simply slice, rub in some oils, bake, and munch!
Sweet Potato
Try chopping up bright orange sweet potatoes instead of the white ones for a vitamin-A-packed snack. Brush them with olive oil, then top with minced garlic, rosemary, and a little sea salt.
Butternut Squash
This is the largest chip in the world. They're sweet, taste like a pumpkin, and from one squash, you get two fun shapes. The seedless section upwards produces considerable runs while the lower section (once seeded or sliced) produces rings. Sweeten with the touch of maple or brown sugar.
Apple
We don't have to remind you that the apples are nutritious. Sprinkle the slices with pumpkin pie seasoning, or your own combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice to make them extra autumnal. We like the baked chips from Bare Snacks, for example. These are organic with no added sugar, preservatives, or additives and have less than 30 calories in a single serving.
Banana
These chips provide a crunch that satisfies a sweet tooth, particularly if dressed in cinnamon or dipped in Greek yogurt with honey-drizzle. And although bananas are primarily known for their potassium content, they are also a great source of vitamins C and B6. We like the bananamon flavor of Funky Monkey, which is freezed and sprinkled with cinnamon (and just 45 calories for a small package).
Whole Wheat Tortilla
They aren't made from sliced fruits or vegetables but are an amazingly simple, semi-homemade snack and a blank slate for all kinds of flavor combos. Take your favorite whole-wheat wrap and slice it with a pizza cutter into wedges before throwing them in the oven. These can survive some serious dipping!
Kale
Kale is a close relative of broccoli and is known to have a bigger source of antioxidants compared to other fruits and vegetables. Since kale can often be a little bitter, try gently rubbing the leaves with olive oil prior to actually baking. For a cheesy yet healthy flavor, try adding nutritional yeast to these lightly crunchy snacks. For the real deal, you can dust with Parmesan too. Utilize dinosaur kale for a flat chip. The curly kale alternative is much more textured but also allows a tasty chip that hangs better on dips and toppings.
