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Replacing crisps

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sunshine244 · 05/01/2026 17:52

My new year's resolution was to eat less crisps. My empty large doritos bag says I've failed. I love the crunch, the spice salt...

What alternatives are there? Don't dare suggest an apple 🤣

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ChinFluff46 · 05/01/2026 21:06

Sugar snap peas are quite good as long as they are fresh and crispy.

ChinFluff46 · 05/01/2026 21:05

For crunch, celery sticks are good. Not the same obviously but the nom nom crunch is there.

Bread sticks are probably healthier, but I can devour a whole packet of those as I like the crunch.

Dried apple with cinnamon is nice, kind of chewy though.

ChinFluff46 · 05/01/2026 21:01

Bettysnow · 05/01/2026 17:54

I slightly boil potato skins, dry them then tiny bit of olive oil and seasoning them. Cook them in the actifryer until crispy. Amazing

Is that not essentially just making crisps? 🤣

Or is this much lower fat?

dottieautie · 05/01/2026 21:00

It took me a very long time to realise eating crisps was less about the flavour or being hungry and everything about the crunch. It’s a form of autistic stimming and I’ve tried everything to replicate it and nothing works after the first bite. Raw carrots are close but too sweet. The potato skins thing above sounds worth a try though. Good luck op

Chickenhorse · 05/01/2026 20:52

Interesting I don’t boil mine, just thoroughly wash them and then air fry them. They are lovely and crispy. What does boiling them do?

Mustreadabook · 05/01/2026 20:49

Why? Is it for health/weight loss? I make sure that I don't have any of the giant bags in the house because I could easily eat a whole one, but one small multipack size bag of walkers is about 100 calories, so a fairly light snack that is very satisfying and filling. Perhaps set yourself a 'ration' of crisps that you are allowed, and only have bags that size available, rather than trying to eat none and then gobbling a huge bag.

Awishcometrue · 05/01/2026 20:42

sunshine244 · 05/01/2026 17:52

My new year's resolution was to eat less crisps. My empty large doritos bag says I've failed. I love the crunch, the spice salt...

What alternatives are there? Don't dare suggest an apple 🤣

Tin of chickpeas, dry them off in kitchen roll... add seasoning of choice, you can use fajita seasoning or similar with a few sprays of fry lite or similar then in the airfryer for 10 mins or until suitably crunchy, these were my go to snack when doing slimming world

PerpetualBurnout · 05/01/2026 20:26

BonneMamanAbricot · 05/01/2026 17:58

Or air-popped popcorn

This ! You can add spices if you want. Popcorn is really good for you too

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 05/01/2026 20:24

oviraptor21 · 05/01/2026 20:00

That sounds interesting. Could you put Tyrells Naked Crisps in the app for me please?
I've always hoped they are not to bad as crisps go. Would be good to have a green light though!

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Sorry, I have to scan the bar code.of the product. (free version of Yuka)
I have in the past scanned these Tyrells Simply Sea Salts, but that probably won't help. But when I next go to the shops later this week, if I remember, I will look out for them.

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ChopstickNovice · 05/01/2026 20:08

Kale coated with olive oil , rosemary and salt then roasted. It's delicious but actually not sure it's healthier....

Doyouthinktheyknow · 05/01/2026 20:02

I was a lifelong crisp addict, multiple packets a day but I haven’t had a packet for months!

I slowly reduced as part of an overhaul of my diet and eventually I started to realize I was enjoying other healthier foods more and I genuinely don’t miss crisps at all.

Occasionally when I do nights I will have rice cakes, the kallo sweet chilli and salt and vinegar lentil cakes do remind me of crisps but less UPF.

I think cold turkey is probably the only way for a crisp addict but you have to want it. I’ve lost 4 and a half stone and feel great so low UPF is the way forward for me and no crisps is part of that.

Oblomov25 · 05/01/2026 20:01

I too adore crisps. Especially salty ones. With a glass of wine!
They say that (craving salty) shows dehydration from the day before.

FollowSpot · 05/01/2026 20:00

Cornichons: Mini pickled gherkins

Make a salty, limey, gingery salad with shredded red cabbage and carrot and eat forkfuls

oviraptor21 · 05/01/2026 20:00

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 05/01/2026 18:17

Don't dispair!
Tesco Finest Sea Salt and Black Pepper Crisps come out as 'Good' (72/100) in the app Yuka. A bit better than Hovis Seed Sensations bread!

That sounds interesting. Could you put Tyrells Naked Crisps in the app for me please?
I've always hoped they are not to bad as crisps go. Would be good to have a green light though!

SeriousTissues · 05/01/2026 19:56

Cheesies!

WilfredsPies · 05/01/2026 19:46

I haven’t RTFT so this may have been suggested already, but if it’s the crunch you’re after, what about the Organix Melty Carrot Puffs? They look and have the texture of Whatsits. I can’t speak for the taste, but they are definitely crunchy. They do other flavours as well.

Corn 77.0%
Carrot powder 12.0%
Sunflower oil 10.9%
Thiamin (vitamin B1)* <0.1%
TOTAL 100%
*Thiamin (vitamin B1) has no organic certification.

I’m not really great at understanding the nutrition stuff, I never look at it. But it’s corn, carrot and sunflower oil, how bad can it be?

Whosthetabbynow · 05/01/2026 19:43

I’ve swapped to Sunbites

FerriswheelsKissesandLilacs · 05/01/2026 19:35

What about the crisp-equivalents, like Sun-waves? Lidl does a range of lentil and houmous crisps. Or popcorn, or pretzels.

bumphousebump · 05/01/2026 19:32

I had to go cold turkey, I could eat a family pack to myself after work. I now hardly ever eat crisps and my blood pressure has improved

firstofallimadelight · 05/01/2026 19:28

I was told to roast kale and add salt. Spoiler it’s not as good as crisps
the issue is nothing is as good as crisps. I’d go down a lower calorie route so French fries not Doritos

Tiredandneedtogotobed · 05/01/2026 19:26

Breadsticks (just not the whole box!😂) they are a bit dry but give me the same crunchiness.

QuornToBeWild · 05/01/2026 19:25

I also like those packets of Itsu seaweed thins which come in a variety of flavours.

OldieButBaddie · 05/01/2026 19:25

I cut pita bread up into triangles (separate it first into the two halves) and spray in a little olive oil and roast it with some za'atar on and they are delicious

Also popcorn is good

heretowin · 05/01/2026 19:23

Lidl lentil curls are lower calories as are Walker's baked crisps but they're all processed food aren't they? Crispy potato skins can be yum.

Zanatdy · 05/01/2026 19:22

buy smaller bags and ration them. Will need some
will power. Maybe on weekend only as a treat?