# Crispy Kale Chips These Kale Crips are a Healthy Alternative to Traditional Savory Snacks By M | Published 2015-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kale-chip References: [trndmonitor](http://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-supereats-introducing-new-kale-crisps/) & [supereats](http://www.supereats.com/) To help consumers shift their focus from snacking on junk, food brand [Super Eats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibe-foods) has created a line of deliciously healthy chip-alternatives inspired by superfoods like kale and chickpeas. These crispy treats are ideal to have as a substitute instead of traditional fast food. While these crips might remind you of baked kale chips, they're slightly different in texture and appearance. These crips are made from a blend of kale and chickpea infused with ingredients such as lentils, rice flour and seasoning to form tiny, round green chips. The crips come in two flavors including Sea Salt & Pepper and Hickory BBQ and both are [gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulitos). While snacks are an important component of many people's eating habits, consumers are seeking out more refined options made with wholesome ingredients and vegetables. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superfood Snacks:** Food brands can create lines of healthy, nutritious, and tasty snacks inspired by superfoods, like kale and chickpeas. - **Wholesome Ingredients:** Consumers are looking for healthier snack options made with wholesome and nutrient-dense ingredients. - **Alternative to Fast Food:** Healthy and delicious snack options can be marketed as an alternative to traditional fast food options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to create healthy snack alternatives inspired by superfoods. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can use these kinds of snack alternatives to promote healthier eating habits and nutrient-dense diets. - **Packaged Foods:** Packaged foods sector can cater to the growing demand for healthier and nutritious snack options made with wholesome ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Calorie Chickpea Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-thins.md) - [Grain-Free Baked Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-crisps.md) - [Low-Calorie Veggie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-dried-veggie-crisps.md) - [Crispy Plant-Based Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacklins-range-of-crisps.md) - [Crispy Artichoke Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artichoke-chips.md) - [Umami Mushroom Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-crisps.md) - [BBQ-Flavored Carrot Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirt-kitchen-snacks.md) - [Pea-Powered Protein Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah.md) - [Crunchy Cactus Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-crunch-tortilla-chips.md)