Looking for a crispy little snack?

[Ashlegal 525]

Late last night while studying I craved the salty, crispy yumminess that only comes from a potato chip. I haven't had a potato chip in about a year and before surgery was eat Pop chips, Veggie Sticks, Pork Skins, Pirate's Booty. Ya know Snacks that you convince yourself are not as bad as eating a handful of Lay's.

I have a few different recipes that would satisfy this need PLUS be low-carb, WLS friendly and give me some Protein. I also had a couple of zucchinis in the fridge that needed used, so I Googled, then Pinterested and found this recipe:

Parmesan cheese Crisps Laced with Zucchini & Carrots *Note - I left out carrots.

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Parmesan Cheese Crisps become something extra special with the addition of zucchini and carrot shreds. Easy bake recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (keep in longer shreds)
• ½ cup shredded zucchini and/or carrots
• Parchment paper or silpat mat

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Using a paper towel, remove excess moisture from shredded zucchini and carrots.
3. Combine Parmesan cheese and shredded vegetables.
4. Place Tablespoon size drops of the cheese and vegetable mixture on a baking sheet topped with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
5. Gently flatten mixture with the back of a spoon, if necessary, and move in any loose shreds.
6. Bake for about 8 minutes or until the cheese crisps are sizzling and the edges are starting to brown.
7. Allow crisps to rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes and then transfer them to a serving plate with a spatula. Crisps will continue to harden.

They were good and while I can't find any nutritional value with the recipe, I can't imagine they wouldn't be suiting for any of us.

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

You had me at 'parmesan'...

I'll have a batch whenever you're ready..

Thanx!!

[Babbs 14,680]

Looks great! I'll give them a try!

[Sophie74656 1,572]

that looks yummy!

also in the store section here they have Protein chips. They are pretty good and satisfy the potato chip itch

[2goldengirl 2,076]

I'm a fool for kale chips - kale, tossed with a bit of olive oil & coarse salt, bake for 30" at 300. Crispy, crunchy, full of Vitamins, and Fiber.< /p>

[Ashlegal 525]

@@2goldengirl

My sister who about eighteen months started eating Paleo/clean. She is doing great and is her health is wonderful; she is always making Kale chips. They are pretty tasty! She also roasts chickpeas in the oven and those turn out great as well.

I should consider making my own Kale chips. Do you have to worry about moisture?

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Moisture as in storing them? They've never hung around long enough to find out, my husband can't stay away from them .

If you mean do you have to dry off the leaves after washing, I run them through a salad spinner.

Oh, and I use parchment on the sheet pan. You can also season them differently - add a little sesame oil and soy for Asian flavor, parmesan and garlic salt, hot pepper flakes, you get the idea. You can do the same thing with chard leaves.

[beachgal2935 596]

@@Ashlegal This is one of my new faves - cheese Crisp Squares. I made some today on my new 9" mini pizza stone I just bought for my toaster oven. I ate 2 before I thought to take a pic - LOL! salad with 1 oz. of taco chicken and another oz. with crisps on the side for lunch today - Super Yum!

Cheese Crisp Squares

2 slices - Sargento Ultra thin Colby Jack cheese

sprinkle of seasoning to taste

Break each slice into 4 equal squares, place on parchment paper and lightly sprinkle with your choice of seasoning (no need for salt). Must be parchment paper - NO exceptions! Place in 350° preheated oven on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for approximately 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn. Slide parchment paper off to cool on counter. Place cheese crisps on paper a towel to soak up any oil. They are super thin and delightfully crispy. They'll satisfy both your chip and cracker needs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 8 crackers

Calories 80

Fat 7g

Carbs 1g

Fiber 0g

Sugar 0g

Protein 5g

[TMG1980TMG 136]

Both of these crunchy recipes look yummy! ????

[sarahbethemails 68]

Beach gal what is that green stuff next to the chips looks Delish!!!

[reree6898 1,164]

I just ran the zucchini/parm crisps through my fitness pal and it says 171 calories, 11 g fat, 2g carb, and 15 G Protein for half the batch. I will have to try these, great idea!!

[beachgal2935 596]

@@sarahbethemails It's my salad

[sarahbethemails 68]

Ohhh haha still looks yummy when did you start eating salad!