12 Plant-Based Chips to Dip and Dips for Chips!

What’s one thing you can do without even thinking about it? Blink? Sure. Breathe? Yes, but you’re missing the point. Deep within the recesses of the human mind, within the subcortex of the brain, lies the impulsive nature to grab a chip off of a platter, dip it into the appropriate sauce, and proceed to eat it. It’s just what we do, and we’re proud of it. We went through the Food Monster App and found fun and exciting chips and dip creations. Celebrate with us with some of our favorite chips and dips!

1. Chili Coated Plantain Crisps With Lime Ketchup

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These Chili Coated Plantain Crisps With Lime Ketchup by Renee Press are great for parties, or an afternoon snack and are perfect for when you have a potato chip craving. They are best warm, but if you slice them about half as thick as these, and bake them until they’re extra crispy, you’ll have something very close to a potato chip that will keep and travel well. You can find plantains at most grocery stores now, but they’ll be much more affordable at an Asian or Latino market. Look for ones that are still green; they should be firm without too many brown spots.

2. Creamy Zucchini Hummus

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Many people are sensitive to chickpeas; they tend to be hard to digest. This Creamy Zucchini Hummus recipe from the Raw and Radiant cookbook is made with zucchini instead. Still creamy and flavorful, but easy to digest! A great way to enjoy fresh veggies!

3. Oil-Free Chili Lime Spiked Corn Chips

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Crispy, crunchy corn chips that are 100 percent free from oil! Molly Patrick‘s Oil-Free Chili Lime Spiked Corn Chips are perfect for those who are trying to eat more whole, plant-based foods but don’t want to give up on crunchy snacks. Lime and chili powder pair perfectly together. Then, all you need is the dip! These pair well with creamy dips like hummus or with low-salt salsa.

4. Cashew and Salsa Queso Dip

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Robin Runner‘s Cashew and Salsa Queso Dip is perfect for game day or whenever you’re craving something cheesy but without the dairy! The blend of cashews, salsa, and spices makes this dip extra zesty, and ready for your chips and veggies.

5. Smoky BBQ Kale Chips

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Buffy-Ellen Gill‘s crispy, crunchy Smoky BBQ Kale Chips taste just like the burger rings you had grown up – except they’re made with good ingredients. The kale chips are marinated in a combination of tomato, shallot, nutritional yeast, sea salt, with a dash of miso for cheesiness, and a pinch of cayenne for the bite. Then all you need to do is pop them into a dehydrator or oven and wait.

6. Creamy Baked Kale and Artichoke Dip

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You won’t believe that this Creamy Baked Kale and Artichoke Dip by the Colorful Kitchen is dairy-free! Pairs perfectly with veggies, crackers, toast, or whatever you fancy.

7. Spicy Balsamic Baked Eggplant Chips

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Looking for a healthier way to snack? Lenia Patsi‘s Spicy Balsamic Eggplant Chips will satisfy your craving for crunchy snacks without all the oil because they’re baked and not fried!

8. Pizza Hummus

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Saturated with umami flavor, this Pizza Hummus from the Real Food Really Fast cookbook is like a roasted tomato puree, voluptuous “cheese” sauce, and the creamiest hummus possible all wrapped up in one spreadable, dippable package. Just a touch of red pepper flakes lends a faint, piquant bite, exactly the way a good slice ought to.

9. Zucchini Chips With Lemon Basil Tahini Dip

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Whether you are a fan of these veggies or aren’t too keen on them, you will adore Courtney West‘s Baked Zucchini Chips served with a refreshing, summer-inspired tahini dip. Since zucchini is a great source of manganese, vitamin C, and dietary fiber, you don’t have to feel guilty about eating a hearty portion of these chips.

10. Copycat Ranch: Creamy Cucumber Herb Dressing

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Lindsay Clarke‘s cashew-based Creamy Cucumber Herb Dressing is creamy but so refreshing! This is a very cooling dip or topping that could be brilliantly paired with spicy foods. What you do with this dressing is entirely up to you. Try it on salads, in wraps, and overcooked veggies (and pizza, of course.)

11. Raw Okra Chips

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Mariko Sakata‘s Okra Chips are un-fried, raw, and good for you! Salty and crunchy just like potato chips but with a hint of okra flavor. Okra is packed with vitamins and minerals, high in dietary fiber, and low in calories!

12. Roasted Beetroot Hummus With Kale Chips

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This healthy vegan Roasted Beetroot Hummus by Ellen Szeliga is served with pita chips is a delicious colorful appetizer perfect for any day! This creamy beetroot hummus is packed with nutrients.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Unfortunately, dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend purchasing one of our many plant-based cookbooks or downloading the Food Monster App which has thousands of delicious recipes making it the largest vegan recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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