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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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Danikm151 · 05/01/2026 18:32

Cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes!

MoominMai · 05/01/2026 18:30

bloomchamp · 05/01/2026 18:16

Crisps are my downfall too. I swapped to walkers french fries. 78 cals a pack

I’ve had to go cold Turkey and can’t even have them as I always buy the Worcestershire sauce ones, convinced I’ll only ever have one but failed countless times - always used to eat 2 in one sitting - and they’re so much more expensive than before like almost double! 😱

ThatBrickHiker · 05/01/2026 18:29

persisted · 05/01/2026 18:13

I keep reading that if you roast chickpeas in the Airfryer and add a bit of salt and spices they’re brilliant. A lot like crisps with more protein and less fat.
I haven’t been convinced enough to actually try yet so would be interested to hear if you do.

dont bother! I tried and it was shit!

LemograssLollipop · 05/01/2026 18:24

I tried the roasted chickpeas done in an air fryer. A little olive oil with salt, cumin and smoked paprika. They were fine but not as crispy as I would like, a bit squishy in the middle. I didn't want to leave then in any longer because the spices were getting too dark.

@Fearfulsaints@persisted Thank you for the reminder, I'll try these again

AquaForce · 05/01/2026 18:21

Aww, I was hoping this was a ''Greedy BiL ate all the crisps at my Boxing Day buffet'' thread 😁

Cazzovuoi · 05/01/2026 18:21

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!

Low sugar 😂😂😂😂😂😂

It’s got 54g of carbs ffs!

Replacing crisps
TomeletteswithGreggs · 05/01/2026 18:20

Nuts. Salt craving satisfied.

Cazzovuoi · 05/01/2026 18:19

Touty · 05/01/2026 18:10

Pork scratchings. High in protein and low carb.

We eat these too as a keto household.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 05/01/2026 18:17

I second making your own from thinly sliced potato lots of spices and fly-lite spray.

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!

Replacing crisps
bloomchamp · 05/01/2026 18:16

Crisps are my downfall too. I swapped to walkers french fries. 78 cals a pack

Defiantly41 · 05/01/2026 18:15

Actually agree with @TMMC1! So, if your goal is:

less calories/fat/salt = air popped popcorn, some kind of veg, celery, radish, carrot, cucumber, pickles
less UPF = plain crisps with no ingredients other than potatoes, olive oil, salt, veg as above
less carbs = slices of dried or crisped - up salami/chorizo, home made Parmesan crisps, salted almonds or macadamia nuts, chunk of strong cheese

etc

as Simon Sinek says “start with why” (see his famous book/podcast etc)

FancyCatSlave · 05/01/2026 18:14

I like those fried and salted broad beans and corn you get with charcuterie. Probably no better calorie wise but I feel they have more nutritional content at least.

Franpie · 05/01/2026 18:14

Bag of kale, remove thick stalks, very lightly coat in oil and rock salt, (some paprika if feeling fancy) and chuck on baking tray in oven or in airfryer.

persisted · 05/01/2026 18:13

I keep reading that if you roast chickpeas in the Airfryer and add a bit of salt and spices they’re brilliant. A lot like crisps with more protein and less fat.
I haven’t been convinced enough to actually try yet so would be interested to hear if you do.

Fearfulsaints · 05/01/2026 18:13

You can air fry chick peas with harissa paste too

Needmorelego · 05/01/2026 18:12

AllIdoistidyup · 05/01/2026 18:08

Slightly less fat. And not as nice so I don't eat as many!

I like the tomato and basil flavoured thingys from Aldi/Lidl which I think are made with hummus. Unfortunately they only seem to come in giant bags....which I end up eating the whole damm lot in one go (no self control).
I'm thinking I should maybe aim for ONE bag of Monster Munch because the packs are so tiny now you only get about 5 monsters.
I have been trying to cut down on crisps forever.... I think I am doomed.

Hereforthecommentz · 05/01/2026 18:12

If you like them carry on. Life's too short. I love crisp especially chicken sensations, I could eat a whole share size bag.

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Touty · 05/01/2026 18:10

Pork scratchings. High in protein and low carb.

AllIdoistidyup · 05/01/2026 18:08

Slightly less fat. And not as nice so I don't eat as many!

Needmorelego · 05/01/2026 18:07

Are things like the lentil chips actually any healthier?
I too desperately need to cut down on crisps but have always included the lentil or hummus (?) chips as being "crisps".

showyourquality · 05/01/2026 18:06

Spicy kale is actually a lot nicer than it sounds

soupyspoon · 05/01/2026 18:06

TMMC1 · 05/01/2026 18:01

Start with the reason you set that goal. Why is that a resolution. Then focus on that as the outcome.

That doesnt tend to fill you up very much nor give a satisfying salty crunch.

Member984815 · 05/01/2026 18:03

I've cut them out altogether since new year , it's bloody hard there's no replacement . I've cut out alcohol too which makes giving crisps up slightly easier because I'd have both together.