Healthy Chips: 5 Delicious, Better-For-You Options

Whether you’re planning your Superbowl snack list or burying your sorrows in a bag of chips, it’s time to rethink our go-to for salty-crunchy cravings. There’s been an explosion of new better-for-you chip options on store shelves, including chips with more protein, fewer carbs and even more fiber. Here’s a rundown on my top five picks, with options to suit a variety of nutritional needs, from ­­­vegan and low carb to gluten free and grain free.

IWON Organics Protein Puffs

• High in protein
• High in fiber
• Gluten free
• Non-GMO
• Per 1.5 ounce serving: 10 grams protein. 5 grams fiber. only 1 gram sugar, 180 calories

Oven Baked Pork Rinds by EPIC

• Baked, not fried

• 40% less fat than typical pork rinds

• Gluten free, zero carb, protein rich

• Flavors include Chili Lime, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

• Ingredients include antibiotic-free pork skins, pork fat, salt, citric acid

• Per half-ounce (approximately one handful): 70 calories, 2.5 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 230 milligrams sodium, 0 carbohydrates, 0 sugar, 11 grams protein

Vegan Cracklins by Beanfields

• Flavors include Korean BBQ, Ranch, Spicy Nacho, Chili Lime
• Gluten free, grain free, vegan
• Ingredients include navy beans, cassava flour, chickpea protein
• Per one ounce (18 pieces): 130 calories, 8 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 230 milligrams sodium, 14 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, less than 1 gram sugar, 4 grams protein

Power Curls by Lesser Evil

• Texture similar to a cheese puff
• Gluten free, grain free
• Flavors include No-Cheese Cheesiness, Fiery Hot, Himalayan Pink Salt, Spicy Salsa
• Ingredients include cassava flour; cage-free, non-GMO dried egg whites; avocado oil; Himalayan sea salt

• Per one ounce (approximately 14 curls): 130 calories, 5 grams fat, 0.5 grams saturated fat, 250 milligrams sodium, 14 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams protein

Cheddar Crisps by Sonoma Creamery

• Baked crisps made of cheese and brown rice translates to a crispy chip-like texture to satisfy any salty-crunchy craving
• Gluten free, whole grain, lactose free
• Ingredients include cheese, brown rice, oat bran, quinoa
• Per one ounce (approximately 7 crisps): 140 calories, 7 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 210 milligrams sodium, 9 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams sugar, 10 grams protein

Editor’s note: Registered Dietitian Molly Kimball offers brand-name products as a consumer guide; she does not solicit product samples nor is she paid to recommend items. This originally appeared on WGNO’s “Get FUELED with Molly” segment.