Need a Healthier Alternative to Chips? It was in the blogosphere that I was first introduced to Popchips. I read about this healthier alternative to chips and was interested – after all, I crave chips sometimes and was open to the idea of a better choice. So, when offered the chance to try out popchips, I was game.
How are they ‘healthier’?
Popchips are all-natural “popped” chips are made from wholesome potatoes, with a hint of natural seasonings. They are not baked nor fried, but rather popped in an innovative new method that uses heat and pressure. Besides cooking method, it’s what’s inside that is different too. When compared to an ingredient list of ‘regular’ bags of chips, you can at least recognize and pronounce the popchips’ ingredients. There are no preservatives, trans fats, cholesterol, hydroginated oils or other ‘questionable ingredients’. They also have half the fat of other conventional chips and one bag is only 100 calories {and they aren’t the teeny-tiny small bags either}. So, Popchips are friendlier on the body and gives the guilt a break too.
How do Popchips taste?
We got to try seven varieties, and these award winning Popchips are good! I was skeptical at first, but really surprised at how they tasted just like my favorite brand of chips. They have that classic crunch you are looking for in a chip – and are full of flavor. Hubby and I agreed that the Salt and Pepper flavor is our favorite, yet bbq is a close second. I’m not a fan of cheese chips, so I let hubby do the testing with the Cheddar Potato. He said they were ‘extremely cheesy’. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Sea Salt and Vinegar Potato flavor, I found them a little bland for my taste {they could have more of that vinegar taste}.
Ultimately though, Wwen choosing chips in my store – I would certainly reach for Popchips again, especially the Salt & Pepper bag!
Disclosure: I received product to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own.
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Tanya says
08/02/2011 at 12:21 pmI finally got to try these and they’re awesome!! I have to NOT walk down the chip aisle, just so I won’t buy any……because they’re pretty addictive.
Chelsea says
08/02/2011 at 12:26 pmThey’re delicious and addictive. The girls in my office picked some up on a whim, and now we can’t make a supply run without grabbing a few bags — the Salt and Vinegar seems to be the overall favorite.
purplelarkspur says
08/02/2011 at 12:33 pmI LOVE popchips! The BBQ is my favorite.
Amy C says
08/02/2011 at 12:35 pmI have never tried Popchips. I would like to win a months 1 months supply of Popchips because I would love to try Popchips.
Glogirl says
08/02/2011 at 3:08 pmI would love to try these as a healthy alternative to potato chips.
lee roebrts says
08/02/2011 at 5:09 pmI have a seriously bad addiction for potatoe chips. Having a supply of these will help me overcome my unhealthy vice!
tanyab79 says
08/02/2011 at 5:24 pmI would like to win to try these to see if I would like them. I am always looking for healthier treats.
ginette4 says
08/02/2011 at 5:39 pmI would love to win because I loveeeee chips and eating a healthy chip would be fantastic!!!
Lynda Veltkamp says
08/02/2011 at 6:48 pmI’d love to win because my husband has just been diagnosed with Diabetes and we are trying to find healthier snacks for both of us to eat!
Karla Sceviour says
08/02/2011 at 8:10 pmI would love to win this so I can finally try them! Yum Yum Yum! I am a snackaholic(mainly chips) so this would be alot healthier way for me to snack!
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Lee-Ann says
08/02/2011 at 8:13 pmI’d like to win because they would make a great snack to back for the kids for school
stacey dempsey says
08/03/2011 at 1:21 ami love chips they are my favorite snack and with 3 kids , well would be a very fun package to open
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edmontonjb says
08/03/2011 at 1:22 amI would like to win because they have some unique flavours I’d like to try
Kimberly B. says
08/03/2011 at 3:09 amI’d love to win because these are a healthier alternative to other snacks and I’ve heard they are good.
alissa apel says
08/03/2011 at 7:27 amI’d love to win because I like a variety of snacks in my house. This one sounds healthier and yummy!
Pamalot says
08/03/2011 at 7:51 amI love snacking, especially at my son’s ball games. I recently saw Popchips in my local Zehrs and I would love to give them a try.
angela m says
08/03/2011 at 7:54 ami would love to win because i have never tried Pop chips before and would like to win so i can try them
thanks
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Randa says
08/03/2011 at 8:07 amI have never tried pop chips and I think this would be a great way to experience them.
Randa says
08/03/2011 at 8:08 amDidn’t leave my URL. http://www.thebewitchinkitchen.com
Staci says
08/03/2011 at 8:13 amI’d love to win since i’m a snackaholic! 🙂
deb c says
08/03/2011 at 8:18 amI want to win because I love chips and the healthier the better.
Anne Taylor says
08/03/2011 at 8:20 amI’d love to win! I’ve been so curious about them but have never bought them…I don’t know why lol If they are healthier in any way, I’m ver interested!
Katrina Brady says
08/03/2011 at 10:28 amMy hubby is a chip addict. A bag every couple of days! I’d love for him to have something healthier.
Tabitha P says
08/03/2011 at 10:29 amWho wouldn’t want a healthier alternative to chips! Seriously though I have seen these and wondered what they were like. Would love to try them!
Doris Calvert says
08/03/2011 at 10:58 amI love chips!! They are my biggest downfall & I am trying to control my intake since I haven’t been mobile so these would be a great alternative to my chip intake!
Andrea C says
08/03/2011 at 11:23 amI haven’t had a chance to try these, but they look great, so winning them would be a great way to try them.
Miranda says
08/03/2011 at 1:15 pmI’d like to win because I LOVE chips :)!
nan says
08/03/2011 at 6:27 pmbecause i have a salt tooth rather than a sweet one
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Lisa G says
08/03/2011 at 7:42 pmI love snacking, I’d love to try these!
Ellen says
10/01/2011 at 4:47 amAbsolutely first rate and copper-bttomoed, gentlemen!
MissT says
08/03/2011 at 9:43 pmI’d like to win because my father is a Chip Monster and I would like to gift them to him.
Jeremy says
08/03/2011 at 10:29 pmI want to win because I love popchips!
Melissa T says
08/03/2011 at 10:40 pmI’d love to because I loved that popchips are so full of flavors and only 100 calories. delicious! xo
erin m. says
08/04/2011 at 12:42 ami would love to try this new popped chip, always looking for something healthier but still great tasting.
erin m. says
08/04/2011 at 12:43 ami would love to try this new popped chip, always looking for something healthier but still great tasting, and the flavors sound awesome
RobynL says
08/04/2011 at 9:09 amlove chips myself so would love to try some; have tried the plain and BBQ and loved them.
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Paula says
08/04/2011 at 11:23 amI’d love to try these because I’ve gotta admit, I like snacking!!
Stephanie LaPlante says
08/04/2011 at 4:56 pmI would love to win because eating healthy while indulging in a treat is awesome. I’d really like to try them.
Jen P says
08/05/2011 at 12:06 pmi LOVE the salt and vinegar popchips and it’s a much better option than the junk i’d otherwise eat
Chelsey says
08/05/2011 at 6:13 pmI’d love to win because we’ve sadly stopped eating chips recently because of health. This sounds like a healthier option! Thanks for the giveaway
Soozle says
08/05/2011 at 8:15 pmI would love to win as I do love to snack – but look for healthier options. I would love to try the Popchips!
Huguette English says
08/05/2011 at 8:47 pmI love chips but they pack on too many pounds, would love this alternative for a treat once in a while.
Josee P says
08/06/2011 at 7:39 amI love to try new healthier snacks. Especially tasty and crunchy.
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
missbobloblaw says
08/06/2011 at 12:03 pmI’d love to win because I’d be more inclined to share if I had a WHOLE months supply! 😀
Marlibu says
08/07/2011 at 1:12 pmI’d love to win because I want to try them. Lol
Josie says
08/08/2011 at 12:22 pmwe LOVE pop chips! They are so tasty!
Amy Brown says
08/08/2011 at 1:57 pmI love pop chips, I’ve bought the plain flavor several times, they’re great for dipping. I’d love to win to try other flavors!
thanks
AMY W. says
08/09/2011 at 9:12 amI’ve never tried Popchips but would like to.
Becky Boo says
08/09/2011 at 10:34 amI love chips and having a healthier option is always a plus!
RobynL says
08/09/2011 at 1:47 pmhttp://twitter.com/#!/rlee1950/status/101016458523451393
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tumyii says
08/09/2011 at 8:08 pmthese look great! i would love to win to try them out!
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Elena says
08/10/2011 at 10:26 amI would like to win because I like healthy snacks. I don’t eat chips but Popchips sound so yummy that I would like to try them. I love that they are healthy.
Tina says
08/10/2011 at 8:38 pmI just tried some last week and I love them. This would be way better for my health than regular chips.
deb c says
08/11/2011 at 6:58 amI want to win because I tried these and love, love, love them.
Melissa B says
08/11/2011 at 11:11 amMmm…pop chips are the bomb! I love that I can feel a little less guilty when snacking 🙂
Rebecca R says
08/11/2011 at 10:07 pmI have never tried popchips, and would like to because they sound YUMMY!
susan margaret says
08/12/2011 at 9:45 amchips make great back to school snacks and I love that these are healthier – I’ve never tried them but I’d like to!
Belinda M says
08/13/2011 at 1:44 pmI would like to win because I am hooked on these. Whenever we visit costco I pick up a huge back of the bbq flavour
Lily Kwan says
08/13/2011 at 8:28 pmI would like to win because I love Popchips!
Carmen says
08/14/2011 at 6:38 amI would like to win because I am always looking for healthly snacks since I am a snacker in the evening.
Carole D. says
08/14/2011 at 3:36 pmI would like to win because I have never tried Popchips before.