Happy National Potato Chip Day! As one of America’s favorite pastime snack, chips are essential at parties, picnics, and everything in between. Chips are so popular that Americans consume about 1.2 billion pounds of it every year! Now, that’s a lot of unhealthy snacking.

Did you know? During WWII, chip production halted because the snack was considered “unessential.”

It seems pretty essential to us, especially with healthier options out there. Celebrate this food holiday with some better alternatives like these kale chips or something exotic like these lotus ones. They make for healthier eating and are sure to make any party unique.

1. Raw Parmesan ‘Pita’ Chips [Vegan]

Here's a raw vegan "pita" chip that's low in sodium and has no cholesterol. The onion flakes and garlic powder add a nice touch to kick up this savory snack into a appetizer winner

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2. Corn and Black Bean Chips [Vegan]

My roving tastebuds are on a continual quest for yummy, healthy chips – and I think this is my most successful recipe yet

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3. Lotus Chips [Vegan]

These vegan chips are extremely easy to make, but their exotic looking appearance would complement any kind of buffet

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4. Baked Kale Chips [Vegan]

With no oil added, these are a crunchy, healthy, baked snack! Ingredients: 1 Bunch Kale Nutritional Yeast Spices Preparation: Preheat oven or toaster oven to 225F

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5. Sour Cream and Onion Kale Chips [Vegan]

This is a flavor-bursting and nutrient-dense treat. From Thrive Foods

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6. Beet Chips [Vegan]

Kale chips have been quite a craze lately, but it’s easy to make delicious, healthy chips with many different vegetables

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