16 Ways to Swap Out Crackers and Chips

Stepfanie Romine is a yoga teacher (RYT 500), ACE-certified health coach and fitness nutrition specialist who writes about natural health, plant-based cooking and yoga. A runner and hiker based in Asheville, N.C., her books include The No Meat Athlete Cookbook and Cooking with Healing Mushrooms. Follow her on Twitter.
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Graham crackers. Animal crackers. Cheese and crackers. Crackers in soup. Crackers and hummus. Chips and dip. Chips and salsa…..
Crackers and chips are two of the snack staples that often end up on the chopping block when you give up carbs, swear off gluten, or clean up your diet. If a change in your eating habits — whether it’s for a gluten-free, Paleo, ketogenic, or low-carb diet — has you missing crackers and their crunchy brethren, you’re in luck.
We have 16 alternatives to crackers (and chips!) you’ll love. These little bites are a perfect swap for traditional crackers laden with refined and processed white flours, salt, and oil.
They’re also a more nutrient-packed way to satisfy all your crunchy cravings.With sweet and savory options, your crunchy, flavor-packed snack dreams are about to come true.
10 Crunchy Swaps for Chips and Crackers
Replacing your favorite foods with cleaner versions is a real test for your creativity in the kitchen. Thankfully, there are plenty of crunchy swaps for chips and crackers that save on carbs, calories, and/or fat.
First, ask yourself why you’re craving those foods: Is it the crunch, or do you want a dry and salty snack?
If you want to keep your mouth occupied with a crunchy snack, the easiest swap is raw veggies. We know that might not work for everyone, every time you crave chips or crackers. But if you just want a vehicle to get guacamole, hummus, or both to your mouth, veggies are a suitable sub.
If you’re chomping on them on their own, you can add a sprinkle of your favorite seasoning blend for extra appeal.
Sometimes a carrot stick just isn’t going to cut it, like when you want the crunchy, salty richness that a chip or cracker delivers. Here are a few of our favorite stand-ins for chips and crackers:
6 Savory Swaps for Chips and Crackers
When you have a hankering for something savory but not necessarily crunchy, reach for these instead of chips and crackers. From sweet potato and zucchini fries to stuffed mushrooms and salmon jerky, we have a savory snack to tickle your taste buds no matter the occasion. Which one will you make first? Decisions, decisions…
The Bottom Line
Chips and crackers can have a place in a healthy meal plan, especially if you choose lower-sodium, baked, or homemade varieties. But if you’re watching your carbs or have a dietary restriction that takes them out of your healthy eating equation, try one of the satisfying swaps we’ve shared instead of diving into a greasy bag or salty box of snacks. The oils used in chips tend to be less healthy than the the fats found in some of these alternatives.
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