healthier alternative to potato chips

Margaux J. Rathbun’s Coconut Oil Zucchini Chips

In the mood for a healthy snack? Trying to overcome your junk food cravings? Give these delicious zucchini chips a try! They are a much better alternative to conventional, processed snacks that are sold at grocery stores. Plus they are loaded with beneficial nutrients! According to nutrition-and-you.com, “Zucchini is one of the very low calorie vegetables; provide only 17 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Its peel is good source of dietary fiber that helps reduce constipation and offers some protection against colon cancers.” Here’s what you will need to get started: 3 organic zucchini, […]

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Alternative to Chips: Apple Chips

Fall is upon us and that means it is time to break out all of our favorite fall foods! One of my personal favorites is apples, but lately I’m bored with fruit. I have also been looking for an alternative to unhealthy snacks. This recipe is the perfect solution. Apple Chip Recipe Ingredients: 4 large apples 4 tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Kelapo Coconut Oil (Makes 4 cups) Directions: Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Thinly slice apples crosswise about 1/8 inch thick with a sharp knife. Arrange apple slices in a single layer on two parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets. […]

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