LC alternative to potato chips?

FunkyMonkey · 07-17-2008, 01:58 PM

If there is one snack I have a real problem avoiding, it's potato chips. I am flat out addicted to them!

Does anyone here have a low carb snack alternative to chips?

Southern-Dahlin · 07-17-2008, 02:00 PM

Try making these

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

and some really like these as a snack.........Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

flourchild · 07-17-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkyMonkey

Does anyone here have a low carb snack alternative to chips?

Honestly? I've not found one, and it was the most lingering of my addictions - tougher than sugar and caffeine to outlast. On occasion (usually around my "lady's days") I still hear their siren song. That b**ch!

Ilpirata · 07-17-2008, 02:53 PM

the best I've found is pork rinds.

Sandi76 · 07-17-2008, 03:53 PM

I have switched to pork rinds. I love them

Charski · 07-17-2008, 04:01 PM

Yep, pork rinds, and specifically the hot 'n spicy ones, are my favorite "crunch alternative" - especially during induction. Also jicama cut into potato-chip-like slices works pretty well!

Once you are in the upper rungs of OWL you might try Trader Joe's sweet potato chips or parsnip chips. We like them BETTER than regular potato chips. And their Joe's Lows Nacho Chips are good too.

Someone on here also has a method of tossing kale with olive oil and dehydrating it - then sprinkle with a little salt - haven't gotten around to trying that yet but I am gonna! You might do a search for it. The posters who have tried it say it's crunchy and delicious. Also induction-friendly!

FunkyMonkey · 07-17-2008, 09:33 PM

OMG, the cheese crisps & the green bean snacks look AWESOME! I don't think I'll miss the potato chips at all ~ thanks guys!

Diana · 07-18-2008, 03:24 AM

I make cheese crackers in the microwave. It's an awesome trewat, my DD and I love them... so does the dog!!

lilymo · 07-18-2008, 04:24 AM

Yesterday I found some salt and vinegar almonds! (Blue Diamond brand). They taste JUST like salt and vin. chips.

KrisA · 07-18-2008, 04:34 AM

Try putting a paper towel on a microwave safe plate and putting pepperoni slices around the rim of the plate. Microwave for a minute or two, depending on your microwave, but you want the pepperoni to be nice and crispy. Serve with a little sour cream. Wonderful! You won't miss potato chips at all!

k

KellyMarie38 · 07-18-2008, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilpirata

the best I've found is pork rinds.

I like pork rinds with ranch dip.

somethingblue2u · 07-18-2008, 04:54 AM

How about some jimica, it is crunchy so it might satisfy your need for crunch.

DorianH · 07-18-2008, 06:43 AM

Deep fried parmesan crusted zucchini. Crunchy and yummy- but more of a substitute for french fries than chips

dae_tona · 07-18-2008, 07:11 AM

I've used thick provolone cheese to make something similar to potato chips.

I just heat up a pan, toss a thick slice of provolone cheese in it, wait till it starts to bubble and then flip it over. You can keep doing this until you get the crispiness of potato chips.

Daetona

ksmom3 · 07-18-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DorianH

Deep fried parmesan crusted zucchini. Crunchy and yummy- but more of a substitute for french fries than chips

YUM! I'll be trying that!

ljh150 · 07-18-2008, 08:43 AM

Plain pork rinds are a good substitute.

When/if you can handle them, sweet potato chips are awesome. Ever since Fawn mentioned frying them, I have been making these: slice them into thin rounds, toss with coconut oil, being sure to coat each one on both sides, then broil them until crispy and sprinkle with sea salt. My whole family loves these.

CaliOkieGal4now · 07-18-2008, 08:52 AM

MICROWAVE FRIED CHEESE -

So easy -
Just zap 0 carb american cheese slices on a non-stick surface for about 1 minute. Remove and let cool.
Then eat. Tastes nice and crunchy and of course, cheesey good.

Great alone, or as a vehicle for scooping up dip, salsa, etc...

You can also sprinkle herb or spices on them proir to zapping them.
This gives them a even more potato-chip-ish quality that is divine.

I love to sprinkle mine with garlic powder, italian herb spice and paresean cheese....gives it a little something extra...

.even my family loves these, and I have to fight them for my fair share when I make em....try it out !!!

PS - Pork Rhines are great too. But the sodium inthem makes me swell up the next day.

Whereas these cheese-chips don't seem to do that.

hummingbird11 · 07-18-2008, 08:55 AM

OH I ADORE THESE! USE DELI STYLE CHIPOLTE CHEDDAR - YUM!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southern-Dahlin

Try making these

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

and some really like these as a snack.........Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

lcbeck · 07-18-2008, 09:23 AM

Blue Diamond Jalapeno Smokehouse, Chili Lime, or Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds ~ Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds ~ BBQ Pork Rinds w/Sour Cream ~ R.W. Garcia Tortilla Chips w/salsa

hummingbird11 · 07-18-2008, 09:29 AM

Cheato's!

Melle's Low Carb "Cheatos Cheese Puffs"

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 07-18-2008, 09:30 AM

Here's MY TWIST on cheese crisps. I love the taste of almonds and Swiss cheese together, so here's a new way to enjoy that blend:

Ingredients:

Swiss cheese, cut into long slices
Toasted/roasted almonds, chopped

Place the squares/cubes of Swiss cheese on parchment paper and nuke till slightly browned. Removed from nuker and spread a few chopped almonds on the cheese while still warm, then roll up the cheese and place seam-side down till cool.

Enjoy!

CaliOkieGal4now · 07-18-2008, 10:55 AM

Hey, Watch-me-shrink ~
Now that is a very nifty idea...

..DEFINITELY going to try that !
Bet its alomost wickedly delicious !

FunkyMonkey · 07-18-2008, 11:41 AM

Wow, thanks for all the ideas. I can't wait to try some of these!

TheDogAteMyName · 07-18-2008, 12:01 PM

I love potato chips too, but I've settled for the cheese chips mentioned above and it's a great substitution. Also, if you're in the nut rung of Atkins you can make the almond crackers on Linda's site...out of this world!

nh_mooser · 07-18-2008, 01:01 PM

This may sound weird, but I like my pork rinds dipped in just plain mayonnaise. Yum!

whatjelly · 07-18-2008, 01:07 PM

I like havarti dill cheese chips... mmmm

skg · 07-18-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somethingblue2u

How about some jimica, it is crunchy so it might satisfy your need for crunch.

I went to my farmers market today and I saw one of these, it was hugh have you ever seen a small one? I would like to try it but don't want to get a hugh thing in case I do not like it. What does it taste like?

Sorry for the questions trying to find interesting things

KellBell1234 · 07-18-2008, 01:48 PM

yum - there are some really great ideas here! I really like the idea of the swiss cheese with almonds - I am definitely trying that!

DorianH · 07-18-2008, 05:24 PM

Jicama is pretty mild and crunchy....kind of like a cross between a potato and an apple.....it gives great texture and crunch in salads and slaw, or you can cook em up.....but they DON'T get mushy no matter what you do, they still have crunch, so you can't mash them or anything like that.

07-17-2008, 01:58 PM	#1
FunkyMonkey Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 8 Gallery: FunkyMonkey Stats: 165/140 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: June 2008	LC alternative to potato chips? If there is one snack I have a real problem avoiding, it's potato chips. I am flat out addicted to them! Does anyone here have a low carb snack alternative to chips?

07-17-2008, 02:00 PM	#2
Southern-Dahlin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,432 Gallery: Southern-Dahlin WOE: stillmans	Try making these Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes and some really like these as a snack.........Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes Last edited by Southern-Dahlin : 07-17-2008 at 02:03 PM.

07-17-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
Charski Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 9,172 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	Yep, pork rinds, and specifically the hot 'n spicy ones, are my favorite "crunch alternative" - especially during induction. Also jicama cut into potato-chip-like slices works pretty well! Once you are in the upper rungs of OWL you might try Trader Joe's sweet potato chips or parsnip chips. We like them BETTER than regular potato chips. And their Joe's Lows Nacho Chips are good too. Someone on here also has a method of tossing kale with olive oil and dehydrating it - then sprinkle with a little salt - haven't gotten around to trying that yet but I am gonna! You might do a search for it. The posters who have tried it say it's crunchy and delicious. Also induction-friendly! __________________ Veni, Vidi, Velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck! Save the Earth - it's the only planet with chocolate! ATKINS '72 - MAINTENANCE X 5 YEARS! 2 7 10 16 31 12

07-18-2008, 08:52 AM	#17
CaliOkieGal4now Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma, but I'm from So.California Posts: 211 Gallery: CaliOkieGal4now Stats: 150/125/120 5'10'' WOE: Atkins & Power 90- All The Way!!! Start Date: February 2003	MICROWAVE FRIED CHEESE - So easy - Just zap 0 carb american cheese slices on a non-stick surface for about 1 minute. Remove and let cool. Then eat. Tastes nice and crunchy and of course, cheesey good. Great alone, or as a vehicle for scooping up dip, salsa, etc... You can also sprinkle herb or spices on them proir to zapping them. This gives them a even more potato-chip-ish quality that is divine. I love to sprinkle mine with garlic powder, italian herb spice and paresean cheese....gives it a little something extra....even my family loves these, and I have to fight them for my fair share when I make em....try it out !!! PS - Pork Rhines are great too. But the sodium inthem makes me swell up the next day. Whereas these cheese-chips don't seem to do that.

07-18-2008, 10:55 AM	#22
CaliOkieGal4now Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma, but I'm from So.California Posts: 211 Gallery: CaliOkieGal4now Stats: 150/125/120 5'10'' WOE: Atkins & Power 90- All The Way!!! Start Date: February 2003	Hey, Watch-me-shrink ~ Now that is a very nifty idea.....DEFINITELY going to try that ! Bet its alomost wickedly delicious !

07-17-2008, 02:53 PM	#4
Ilpirata MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beautiful San Jose, CA Posts: 1,742 Gallery: Ilpirata Stats: 257/208/170 for now... WOE: Atkins. Eating to BMR Start Date: September 2007	the best I've found is pork rinds.

07-17-2008, 03:53 PM	#5
Sandi76 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 515 Gallery: Sandi76 Stats: 230/216/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 15th 2008	I have switched to pork rinds. I love them

07-17-2008, 09:33 PM	#7
FunkyMonkey Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 8 Gallery: FunkyMonkey Stats: 165/140 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: June 2008	OMG, the cheese crisps & the green bean snacks look AWESOME! I don't think I'll miss the potato chips at all ~ thanks guys!

07-18-2008, 03:24 AM	#8
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 33,856 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	I make cheese crackers in the microwave. It's an awesome trewat, my DD and I love them... so does the dog!!

07-18-2008, 04:24 AM	#9
lilymo MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 1,530 Gallery: lilymo Stats: 222/216.5/199 first goal! WOE: South Beach Start Date: Once again, this time 8/08	Yesterday I found some salt and vinegar almonds! (Blue Diamond brand). They taste JUST like salt and vin. chips.

07-18-2008, 04:34 AM	#10
KrisA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Posts: 692 Gallery: KrisA Stats: 160/143.2/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/21/08	Try putting a paper towel on a microwave safe plate and putting pepperoni slices around the rim of the plate. Microwave for a minute or two, depending on your microwave, but you want the pepperoni to be nice and crispy. Serve with a little sour cream. Wonderful! You won't miss potato chips at all! k

07-18-2008, 04:54 AM	#12
somethingblue2u MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,333 Gallery: somethingblue2u Stats: 190/175/150 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: 2nd time October 2007	How about some jimica, it is crunchy so it might satisfy your need for crunch.

07-18-2008, 06:43 AM	#13
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,309 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/218/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs and Milk Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Deep fried parmesan crusted zucchini. Crunchy and yummy- but more of a substitute for french fries than chips

07-18-2008, 07:11 AM	#14
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,683 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: 186/126 WOE: Whole Foods (grain free)	I've used thick provolone cheese to make something similar to potato chips. I just heat up a pan, toss a thick slice of provolone cheese in it, wait till it starts to bubble and then flip it over. You can keep doing this until you get the crispiness of potato chips. Daetona

07-18-2008, 08:43 AM	#16
ljh150 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 1,373 Gallery: ljh150 Stats: 293 to 160 ~Pregnant w/ #4!~ 5'8" 30~ WOE: Atkins whole food Start Date: January 15, 2003	Plain pork rinds are a good substitute. When/if you can handle them, sweet potato chips are awesome. Ever since Fawn mentioned frying them, I have been making these: slice them into thin rounds, toss with coconut oil, being sure to coat each one on both sides, then broil them until crispy and sprinkle with sea salt. My whole family loves these.

07-18-2008, 09:23 AM	#19
lcbeck Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 205 Gallery: lcbeck Stats: 340/214/200 I'm 6'4 WOE: Atkins/SB/Stella Style Start Date: 6/15/2007 (340) 6/15/2008 (225)	Blue Diamond Jalapeno Smokehouse, Chili Lime, or Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds ~ Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds ~ BBQ Pork Rinds w/Sour Cream ~ R.W. Garcia Tortilla Chips w/salsa

07-18-2008, 09:29 AM	#20
hummingbird11 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul living in California Posts: 3,220 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/160/145 ~ 5'8" ~ 45 yo WOE: Controlled Carb ~ Humane; Organic; No Frankenfoods Start Date: 3/24/08 & 08/04/08	Cheato's! Melle's Low Carb "Cheatos Cheese Puffs"

07-18-2008, 09:30 AM	#21
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,916 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 6/Fit & LEANER.140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins; then BFFM; then LC/TKD; now Carb Rotations	Here's MY TWIST on cheese crisps. I love the taste of almonds and Swiss cheese together, so here's a new way to enjoy that blend: Ingredients: Swiss cheese, cut into long slices Toasted/roasted almonds, chopped Place the squares/cubes of Swiss cheese on parchment paper and nuke till slightly browned. Removed from nuker and spread a few chopped almonds on the cheese while still warm, then roll up the cheese and place seam-side down till cool. Enjoy!

07-18-2008, 11:41 AM	#23
FunkyMonkey Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 8 Gallery: FunkyMonkey Stats: 165/140 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: June 2008	Wow, thanks for all the ideas. I can't wait to try some of these!

07-18-2008, 12:01 PM	#24
TheDogAteMyName Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 88 Gallery: TheDogAteMyName Stats: 198/163/135 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: April 13, 2008	I love potato chips too, but I've settled for the cheese chips mentioned above and it's a great substitution. Also, if you're in the nut rung of Atkins you can make the almond crackers on Linda's site...out of this world!

07-18-2008, 01:01 PM	#25
nh_mooser Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southwest corner of NH Posts: 821 Gallery: nh_mooser Stats: 220/215/202/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: re-start 8/25/08	This may sound weird, but I like my pork rinds dipped in just plain mayonnaise. Yum!

07-18-2008, 01:07 PM	#26
whatjelly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Southwest Washington Posts: 1,078 Gallery: whatjelly Stats: 225/197/140 WOE: General Low Carb + high FAT Start Date: back at it: April 2008	I like havarti dill cheese chips... mmmm

07-18-2008, 01:48 PM	#28
KellBell1234 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 227 Gallery: KellBell1234	yum - there are some really great ideas here! I really like the idea of the swiss cheese with almonds - I am definitely trying that!

07-18-2008, 05:24 PM	#29
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,309 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/218/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs and Milk Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Jicama is pretty mild and crunchy....kind of like a cross between a potato and an apple.....it gives great texture and crunch in salads and slaw, or you can cook em up.....but they DON'T get mushy no matter what you do, they still have crunch, so you can't mash them or anything like that.