3 High Fiber Snack Recipes With Real Chips

If you’re anything like us, you love chips. Nothing beats kicking back with a bag of salty or savory chips to keep hunger at bay. And while we love noshing on these crunchy morsels straight out of the bag, we also love using them to add more dietary fiber to our snack recipes. 

You might be wondering, how the heck can chips be high-fiber? One serving of potato chips contains one measly gram of fiber. Well, we’re not talking about regular potato chips. When we make our high-fiber snack recipes, we use Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips. 

Interested in learning more? We’ve got your back! Read on to learn about three high-fiber snack recipes using real chips. 

What’s So Special About Fiber Anyway? 

We see fiber being promoted on tons of food products, from cereal to energy bars and everything in between. But what exactly is fiber, and what’s so special about it anyway?

Simply put, fiber is a carbohydrate found in plants that can’t be digested or absorbed by the body. While other carbs tend to break down into sugar molecules to be used as energy, fiber passes through the body undigested and intact. 

There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Most fiber-rich foods have a healthy mix of both. 

Soluble Fiber 

This type of fiber absorbs water just like a sponge, forming a gel in your gut, ultimately slowing down digestion. Soluble fiber also helps you feel full and adds softness to your stool. 

Insoluble Fiber 

This type of fiber doesn’t absorb water. Instead, insoluble fiber bulks up your stool, helping food and waste to pass through your gut more efficiently. 

What Are the Benefits of a High-Fiber Diet? 

Snacking on high-fiber snacks like Uprising’s Superfood Freedom Chips provide a ton of incredible health benefits. Here are some of them:

Benefit #1: Shed Pesky Pounds 

Even if beefing up your fiber intake is the only dietary change that you make, it can help you lose weight. In one study, dieters who were directed to get a minimum of 30 grams of fiber each day but given no other dietary parameters dropped a significant amount of weight.

Foods rich in fiber not only fill you up faster and keep you satisfied longer, but they also prevent your body from absorbing some of the calories you eat. It does this by binding with sugar and fat molecules as they travel through your digestive tract, which greatly reduces the number of calories you actually get. We all know consuming fewer calories can lead to weight loss! So if you’re looking to lose a little weight, adding fiber to your diet is the way to go.

Benefit #2: Supports Gut Health 

The trillions of microscopic “good” bacteria that live in your gut feed on fiber and flourish. As your gut bacteria (which collectively make up the “gut microbiome”) feast on fiber that has fermented in your gastrointestinal tract, they produce short-chain fatty acids that have a whole host of amazing benefits, such as calming the gut.

Benefit #3: Promotes Restful Sleep 

Snacking on refined carbs late in the day can cause your blood sugar level to peak and then crash while you’re catching Zzzs, which is why some people tend to get up in the middle of the night, resulting in a terrible snooze and feeling undeniably sleepy the following day. On the flip side, consuming a fiber-rich meal for dinner can keep your blood sugar on a more even keel so you can lock in some undisturbed beauty sleep.  

Benefit #4: You’ll Be More Regular 

Did you know that constipation is one of the most common G.I. complaints in the U.S? Thankfully, fiber can help. Fiber makes your stool softer and bulkier, both of which speed its passage from your body. 

Benefit #5: You Just Might Live Longer

According to one recent study, researchers found that those who followed a high fiber diet lived longest. The fiber was credited with reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and stroke, infectious and respiratory disease, as well as some forms of cancer. 

The Best High Fiber Chips On the Planet: Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips 

Now that you’re totally convinced that you need to start adding more fiber into your diet, let's dig into some of the best high-fiber snack recipes with real chips. 

There are a ton of different chips on the market. From salty to sweet, the possibilities are endless. The problem? Chips are typically made with confusing ingredients, questionable fillers, and unnecessary additives. That’s why we love Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips that are made with clean ingredients like psyllium husk, almonds, and apple cider vinegar as well as zero grams of added sugar and absolutely nothing artificial. Finally, an unbelievably crunchy chip that you can feel good about eating!

And the best part? In each serving, you’ll fuel your body with six grams of energizing protein and nine grams of heart-healthy fiber. What’s not to love?

The Best High-Fiber Snacks With Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips 

Ready to learn about a few easy-to-make high-fiber snacks with Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips? Let’s dive in!

Snack #1: Homemade Trail Mix 

Who doesn’t love a good trail mix? Make your own using a healthy assortment of nuts like cashews, almonds, and walnuts, along with some of your favorite dried fruits. Toss in a few dark chocolate chips if you’re in the mood for something sweet, and top off your mix with Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips for an extra layer of crunch and nine grams of fiber. Dig in!

Snack #2: Baked Crunchy Kale Chips 

Kale is a nutritional powerhouse. Just one cup of chopped kale contains more than 600 percent of our daily vitamin K, 100 percent of your daily vitamin C and A, 10 percent of your daily calcium, and seven percent of your daily magnesium requirements in just a measly 33 calories. It’s also high in antioxidants and (you guessed it) fiber. 

One great way to enjoy kale is by crisping it up in the oven and topping it with chopped chips to give it an extra crunch for a wonderfully nutritious salty snack when you have the munchies.

To make this high-fiber snack, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Then, cut or tear the kale into bite-size pieces. Wash the kale and dry it well. Next, put the kale in a large bowl and add a little olive oil and salt, massaging the ingredients into the kale. Place the kale on a single layer on a large baking sheet and sprinkle chopped chips on top before placing it in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes until crispy and slightly brown at the edges. Enjoy! 

Snack #3: Chips and Black Bean Dip

If you ask us, nothing goes better with chips than a great dip. For this super simple yet extremely filling snack, we’re using Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips, which come with a whopping nine grams of fiber per serving. We’re also using black beans, which bring an extra 15 grams of fiber per cup to the table. Now that’s a lot of fiber!

You already have the chips, so all that leaves you with is the black bean dip:

In a food processor, puree two cans of black beans (drain and rinsed), ¾ cup of salsa, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of water, and a dash of salt until smooth. Add ¼ cup of minced cilantro and pulse until perfectly combined and serve with Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips. Bon appétit! 

A Final Word 

When it comes to high-fiber snack recipes, we love using Uprising Food’s Superfood Freedom Chips because they bring an incredible nine grams of body-nourishing fiber with each serving to every dish. Plus, they are so unbelievably crunchy, and at only two net carbs per serving, you can enjoy these tasty chips guilt-free.

If you’re looking to improve your health by incorporating more dietary fiber into your diet, look no further and check out Uprising Food today. Trust us; you’ll be glad you did!

Sources:

For Consumers, About Dietary Fiber | Fiber Facts

Dietary fiber intake and mortality in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study | NCBI

The Microbiome | The Nutrition Source | Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health