How to replace store-bought chips: the best dietary snacks

Potato chips from the store are so tasty but very unhealthy, they contain a lot of salt, fat, and harmful dyes. But, homemade ones made from vegetables can be a great alternative, which you can eat as much as you want without fear.

The FoodOboz editorial team has prepared for you recipes for healthy homemade chips that can be quickly prepared in the oven, microwave, and dehydrator to dry food.

Pumpkin chips

• pumpkin – 250 g
• sunflower oil – 150 g
• soft cream cheese – 100 g
• dill, parsley – 1 bunch each
• paprika – 1 tsp
• salt, pepper – to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Peel the pumpkin, be sure to remove the seeds and cut it into slices as thinly as possible.
2. Put in a bowl, season well with salt, and leave for 10-15 minutes.
3. After that, fry the pumpkin in vegetable oil and put it on a paper towel to absorb all the fat. That's it, the healthy chips are ready.

It is important to serve them with a special sauce - greens with soft cream cheese and a little paprika.

2. Carrot chips

• carrots – 3 pcs
• olive oil – 2 tsp
• curry powder – 1 tsp
• salt, pepper – to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Thinly slice or grate the carrots, put them in a large bowl, and add vegetable oil, a little salt, pepper, and any spices to your taste, and mix well.
2. Put the finished carrots on a baking sheet covered with parchment or you can simply grease it with oil and put it in the oven.
3. Dry the chips on each side for 20 minutes at 165 ° C.

Serve with fresh vegetables.

3. Beetroot chips

Ingredients:

• beets – 2 pcs
• olive oil – 1 tbsp
• rosemary – 2-3 sprigs
• salt, pepper – to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Wash the beets and cut them into thin slices, then place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment.
2. Drizzle with a little oil, season with salt, pepper, and rosemary.
3. Put in the oven for 20 minutes at 135°C, until crispy brown.

4. Zucchini chips

Ingredients:

• zucchini – 4 pcs
• olive oil – 2 tbsp
• apple or wine vinegar – 2 tbsp
• ground red pepper – ¼ tsp
• basil, coriander, salt – to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the zucchini into thin slices or slices, mix with olive oil, vinegar and seasonings, and salt to taste.
2. Mix gently.
3. Put in a baking sheet and bake for about 2-3 hours, until crispy.