Potato chip craving? Substitutes?

[show1980 38]

I'm 12 weeks in and really am just now starting to get "cravings". Anyone one have a suggestion on a potato chip/salty substitute?

[Armygalbonnie 643]

Do you have an air fryer where you can fry veggies? I think this would help. Some programs allow light popcorn. Mine doesn't but I can see where this would be helpful. Good Luck, cravings SUCK!!!

[blizair09 3,250]

ParmCrisps (very small baked parmesan cheese rounds) are nice for a little crunch. They have virtually no carbs and 15 of them have 9 grams of Protein and 100 calories.

I have 5 of them once a day with some string cheese (33 calories, 0 carbs, 3 grams of protein). I could see how they could be sliders for some people, and they don't give you the most "bang for your buck" protein-wise, but they do provide some crunch and variety. That's why I just do 5 per day.

I bought mine at Sam's Club, but I'm sure you can find them in other outlets.

Good luck!

[Montana Gal 448]

I agree with @@blizair09, ParmCrisps are really good, you can also make them yourself. I like Moon cheese in the pepperjack flavor. I found them at my local grocery store, they are also available on Amazon.

[fatontheinside 92]

cheese cheese and more cheese! purely because of the Protein. I know this is going to sound horrible and I don't necessarily condone this but i LOVE salt & pepper Pork rinds. 80 calories for 1/2 oz and thats a great amount (about a snack bag full) and it has 8 grams of Protein. I don't do it often but they are delicious, the cut the craving and I justify it because it has more protein and less calories than chips. I love beef Jerky too but it doesn't give you the crunch satisfaction.

Good luck!!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Cheese... that is the best bet. Quest also makes small packs of Protein chips, but they are pricey and I didn't really find them to be all that great.

[Armygalbonnie 643]

In what department do you buy the Parm Crisps? Dairy, frozen, ????

[blizair09 3,250]

In what department do you buy the Parm Crisps? Dairy, frozen, ????

At Sam's, they were in a display out in the main aisle outside of one of the food aisles (one of the non-perishable food aisles).

[KathyLynn160 27]

Someone asked this same question on a Facebook group I'm in. I think someone said check next to the salad toppings in Walmart. Not sure though

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

I'll look in both places. Thanks for the great idea!

[show1980 38]

Thanks guys! I will check Sam's and Amazon.< /p>

[sarahblu 179]

I like Pork rinds. They surprised me as to how much Protein they have and no carbs or sugar. Just be careful because they can become a slider food...only have a few to satisfy the crunch.

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[bodyblisd 2]

They make a crispy...cheese based crunchy chip. All Protein and very few carbs. I found them at publics in the veggie isle. Not too bad

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[Julieboo 6]

I'll look in both places. Thanks for the great idea!

Sometimes they are in the deli cheese section or the cracker section

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[Hlatta 13]

What stage would you recommend the Parm Crisps?

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