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There’s something *so* addicting about the crunch of a potato chip. Why else would something like a potato chip brownie even exist? They’re salty, sometimes sweet and always finger lickin’ good. Much to our dismay, they’re not the healthiest snack option out there, which is why homemade fruit and veggie chips are essential. If you’re looking to curb that craving without sacrificing flavor and crunch, take a look at the 13 healthy baked alternatives below.
Skinny Baked Sweet Potato Chips
The first step to weaning yourself off of potato chips is trying their healthier cousin, sweet potatoes. They’re full of beta-carotene, vitamin C, manganese, copper, and vitamin B6 and have a delicious subtle sweetness. (via Wellness)
Homemade Baked Banana Chips
Once you pop the first of these crispy caramelized bananas, you won’t be able to stop. At least they’ll do double duty by easing the need for something crunchy and something sweet. (via Diethood)
Baked Radish Chips
Radishes deserve a prime position on your crudité platter, especially when they’re a chip version. (via A Zesty Bite)
Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
You’ve likely had apple chips at some point in your life but, chances are, they were fried. Baking them will save you a ton of calories, so you can feel better about dipping them in caramel sauce. (via Sweet Like Cocoa)
Baked Cucumber Chips
You read that right — even water-packed cucumbers can be turned into chips. The key to achieving perfection is using an English cucumber, which doesn’t have to be peeled or seeded. (via The Crunchy Chronicles)
Baked Rosemary Beet Chips
Even if you’re not the world’s biggest beet fan, you *need* to try these chips. The rosemary adds a fragrant earthiness that highlights the best qualities of the root veggie. (via Minimalist Baker)
Homemade Fruit Chips With Hidden Spinach
These may look like blue corn tortilla chips, but they’re most definitely not. Imagine your morning green smoothie turned into a chip, and this is what you get! (via Rachel Cooks)
Healthy Baked Carrot Chips
Carrots are fabulous because they can easily take on savory and sweet flavors. If you can’t decide which way to go, separate the batch in half and make one of each. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Plantain Chips
If you’re a chip aficionado, you’ve probably had store-bought plantain chips. Delish, right? Now, you can save some moolah and make your own at home in just 10 minutes. (via Paleo Gluten Free Eats)
Baked Parsnip Chips
Not only do these parsnip chips look like potatoes, but they have a similar flavor as well. Try swapping these for your kid’s usual afternoon snack and they’ll never know the difference. (via Food Fanatic)
Pear Chips
If an apple can be given the chip treatment, you better believe a pear can too. To get the best chips, go for ones that are still slightly green and underripe so they keep their shape. (via Beyond the Chicken Coop)
Sea Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
Mmmm, salt and vinegar… since you could easily polish off a whole bag of the potato chips, you have to try this guilt-free crispy kale version. (via Gimme Some Oven)
Easy Oven-Baked Zucchini Chips
The thinner the chip, the crisper the bite. If homemade chip making is in your future, invest in a good mandoline for safe and uniform slices of your zucchini and other fruits and veggies. (via Table for Two)
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