Here's to chips that aren't actually chips, satisfying our love for crunchy snacks since the first kale chip [1] popped out of the oven. We rounded up the best healthy chip alternatives we could find, only choosing from candidates that aren't made from potatoes, bread, or tortilla. Yep, kale chips are here, but so are crisps made from beans, cheese, beets, and — egg whites [2]? Click through and choose a fave for your next snack session.
Wilde Brands Buffalo Chicken Chips
Chips made out of . . . chicken?! These Buffalo Chicken Chips [6] ($24) are going there. Might sound weird, but you can't argue with seven grams of protein and just 10 carbs. They're grain-free, paleo-approved, and cooked with coconut oil, too. Other flavors include Chicken and Waffles, Barbecue, Sea Salt and Vinegar, and Jalapeno, and they're all sold in four-packs.
Enlightened Bada Bean Bada Boom Roasted Broad Bean Snack
Crunchy and addictive, these Enlightened Bada Bean Bada Boom Roasted Broad (Fava) Bean Snacks [7] ($20) are so delicious and tough to put down. They're crisps made from fava beans, so you've got a solid seven grams of protein and five grams of fiber. Flavors? We're talking Sriracha, Sea Salt, and Mesquite BBQ.
Just the Cheese Bars
These Just the Cheese Bars [8] ($24) might look more like granola bars, but they're all savory, cheesy goodness. The name doesn't lie: their only ingredient is cheese, which means less than one gram of carbs (!) and eight grams of protein for two bars. They're sold in packs of 12 on Amazon.
Harvest Snaps Red Lentil Snack Crisps, Tomato Basil
Always baked and never fried, these satisfyingly crunchy crisps are made from lentils instead of potatoes. A serving of standard potato chips can be upwards of 200 calories, but Harvest Snaps Red Lentil Snack Crisps [9] ($26) are only 130 calories a serving, plus five grams of protein and three grams of fiber. Harvest Snaps sells plenty more flavors if these don't look like your faves, all sold in packs of 12.
Rhythm Superfoods Kale Chips
You'd never guess you're getting a hefty serving of leafy greens and vegetables when you pop open this bag of Rhythm Superfoods Kale Chips [10] ($15 for a pack of four). They're made with only the most wholesome of ingredients, like kale, cashews, tahini, lemon juice, and chipotle powder. You might be surprised when you see how crunchy they are, too. Check out flavors like Kool Ranch and Mango Habanero, all available in packs of four.
Brad's Cheddar Veggie Chips Cheddar
These veggie chips are non-GMO, 100 percent organic, and cooked at below 115 degrees, making them technically raw, so you don't lose any of the naturally occurring nutrients and enzymes of fresh produce. The amount of nutrition you get from Brad's Cheddar Veggie Chips Cheddar [11] ($60) make it a no-brainer when you compare them to the conventional stuff. It's a little pricey, but you get 12 packs in one purchase.
Enjoy Life Thai Chili Lime Plentils
Thai Chili Lime is one of those flavors that you just can't say no to. Luckily, Enjoy Life Thai Chili Lime Plentils [12] ($42) are made from lentils, which are so much better for you than potatoes. That's why they have 40 percent less fat than your run-of-the-mill potato chips. They're sold in a 12-pack, and are free of gluten, peanuts, soy, and dairy.
Beanitos White Bean Cinnamon Twists
Have a sweet tooth? These Beanitos White Bean Cinnamon Twists [13] ($11) are made with whole navy beans and contain three grams of plant-based protein. If cinnamon isn't your thing, they've got plenty of savory flavors to choose from, too. Nutrition info: four grams of protein and fiber per serving.
Roasted Seaweed Snack Strips
If you're partial to a saltier snack, Roasted Seaweed Snack Strips [14] ($18 for a 24-pack) taste great and are a healthy gluten-free, all-natural option.
Bare Sea Salt Beet Chips
Are beets the new potatoes? Bare's Sea Salt Chips [15] ($34) are making a case for it. These tasty red chips are baked and have four grams of protein and no added sugar, plus they're fat-free, vegan, and aren't made with oil. Grab a pack of eight on Amazon.