# Vegan Chocolate-Covered Chips These Salty and Sweet Chips Satisfy in a Health Way By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-junk-food References: [thetolerantvegan](http://thetolerantvegan.com/2011/07/chocolate-covered-potato-chips/) The term vegan junk food almost sounds like an oxymoron but these chocolate-covered chips are a homemade vegan alternative to this absolutely delectable unhealthy snack food. As a snacker, sometimes you need sweetness, other times you crave something salty and then there are indecisive times in your life when you're feeling indulgent and need a bit of both! In a few quick steps you can enjoy [chocolate-covered potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks) that will leave you more than satisfied. The only ingredients required to make a heaping helping of vegan junk food is [vegan semisweet chocolate chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guittard-sant-72-cacao), potato chips with ridges and a pinch of sea salt. After you melt the chocolate and drizzle it on the chips you sprinkle them with salt and refrigerate for ten minutes. Yum! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan Junk Food:** Create vegan alternatives to popular snack foods, such as chocolate-covered chips, to cater to the growing demand for plant-based options. - **Salty-sweet Cravings:** Develop innovative snack products that combine both salty and sweet flavors to meet consumer's desire for indulgent yet balanced treats. - **Healthier Snacking:** Explore ways to transform traditionally unhealthy snacks into healthier versions, like chocolate-covered chips made with vegan ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Vegan Food:** The vegan food industry can capitalize on the demand for vegan junk food by producing a variety of plant-based sweet and salty snack options. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can innovate by incorporating salty and sweet elements into their products, offering a range of indulgent yet balanced snacks. - **Healthy Food:** The healthy food industry can seize the opportunity to create and market healthier versions of popular snacks, attracting health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Salty Crunchy Vegan Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sweet-georgia-browns.md) - [Date-Sweetened Chocolate Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-sweetened-chocolate-chips.md) - [Salty Chocolate Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-clusters.md) - [Vegan Sea Salt Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sea-salt-caramels.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Matzo Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-matzo-chips.md) - [Plant-Based Baking Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-chocolate-chips.md) - [Indulgent Plant-Based Ganaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ganache.md) - [Baked Nutrient-Dense Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-veggie-chips.md)