# Healthy Potato Chip Alternatives Kale Chips are a Fantastic Low Fat Alternative to Standard Crisps By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kale-chips References: [pipandebby](http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2011/2/6/kale-chips.html) When it comes to salty snacks, potato chips reign supreme, but this fantastic kale chips recipe will have you going back for seconds without the guilt. A rich veggie that is packed with vitamins, kale is often used as a garnish or addition to salads because of a strong, bitter taste. However, in a few short steps it's easy to turn the leafy green into a crispy, satisfying snack. After cutting the kale up into chip-sized pieces, simply toss them in olive oil and seasonings before baking for about 12-15 minutes on 375 degree heat. For seasoning, keep it simple with salt and pepper or use [popcorn seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyas-snacks) for a pop of flavor that won't leave you missing potato chips one bit. Make sure to not over-salt your kale chips because a little bit of sodium goes a long way in this recipe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Healthy Snack Alternatives:** Explore the growing demand for low-fat and nutritious alternatives to traditional snacks like potato chips. - **Veggie-based Snacks:** Discover the rising trend of using vegetables, such as kale, as the main ingredient in snack foods. - **Crispy Green Snacks:** Find innovative ways to create crispy and satisfying snacks using leafy greens like kale. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food Industry:** Opportunity for snack food companies to develop and market healthier alternatives to traditional potato chips. - **Vegetable Product Industry:** Scope for companies to innovate and manufacture innovative vegetable-based snack products. - **Health Food Industry:** Potential for health food companies to create and market nutritious and guilt-free snack options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brussels Sprout Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brussels-sprout-snack.md) - [Budget-Friendly Conscious Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-avocado-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Maple Sea Salt Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-sweet-potato-chip.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Low-Calorie Veggie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-dried-veggie-crisps.md) - [Free-From Comfort Food Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-baked.md) - [Micronized Salt Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltme-potato-chips.md) - [Low-Calorie Chickpea Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-thins.md)