# Guiltless Crispy Carrot Chips This Recipe Will Help You Create the Satisfying Snacks at Home By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-chips References: [foodgawker](http://foodgawker.com/post/2013/02/04/222267/) & [runningtothekitchen](http://www.runningtothekitchen.com/2013/02/crispy-baked-carrot-chips-2-ways/) Potato chips are a little bit addictive; once the bag is open, it's hard to stop. If you make a batch of these carrot chips, it actually won't really matter if you stop or not because they're a much healthier alternative to potato crisps. After peeling or cutting the carrots into the desired shape and size, toss them in coconut oil and spices before roasting them in a pre-heated oven at 425-degrees. Once baked, they'll make a delicious alternative to [store-bought potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-oil-potato-chips) that adults and kids alike are sure to enjoy. Potato chips are often laden with [loads of salt and preservatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-baked), but carrot chips made from home pack nothing except pure goodness. Try making a batch and putting them where you usually keep the chips; everyone will likely love the change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Healthy Chips Alternatives:** There is an opportunity for companies to offer unique and healthy alternatives to the traditional potato chips. - **Home-made Snacks:** Opportunities exist for businesses to create easier and more convenient ways for people to make healthy snacks at home. - **Clean Label Foods:** Companies that make healthful snacks with simple ingredient lists and no preservatives or artificial flavors can gain favor with health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Food Industry:** Companies in the snack food industry can expand their products and appeal to health-conscious customers by offering healthier snack alternatives. - **Home Appliance Industry:** Companies in the home appliance industry can create innovative kitchen gadgets and appliances that make healthy snacks easy and convenient to make at home. - **Natural Food Industry:** Companies in the natural food industry can capitalize on the trend towards clean label foods by offering healthful snacks made with whole, natural ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [BBQ Carrot Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-crisps.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Brussels Sprout Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brussels-sprout-snack.md) - [Baked Nutrient-Dense Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-veggie-chips.md) - [Budget-Friendly Conscious Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-avocado-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Low-Calorie Veggie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-dried-veggie-crisps.md) - [Extra-Tasty Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veg-crisps.md) - [Low-Calorie Chickpea Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-thins.md) - [Root Veggie Chip Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-root-chips.md)