Effortless Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe

These heartwarming baked zucchini chips will certainly satisfy your cravings for snacks. This recipe is not only healthy but tasty and will indulge that midnight urge that most of us experience.

Instead of reaching for those forbidden potato chips, why not replace them with something that tastes amazing and won’t ruin your diet?

Unlike those diet-sabotaging potato chips, these baked zucchini chips will satisfy your hunger and allow you to sleep with peace of mind.

Why Do We Feel Guilty After Eating Junk Food?

Do you crave junk food? Do you find yourself captivated by the constant thought of ransacking your refrigerator but you’re trying to be good and not give into the temptation?

If you’re like me, finding the willpower to resist those urges can be a daunting task. Far too often, we give in to the dark side for a quick feel-good fix only to experience shame and soul-crushing depression later once we realize what we’ve done.

The Art of Deceptive Advertising

Let’s face it, potato chips can be irresistibly addictive and the snack industry knows it. Years ago, Doritos released a campaign with Jay Leno called, “Bet you can’t just eat one.”

They definitely know their market. 5 chips lead to 10 chips, 10 chips leads to 20 and so on. This would be exquisite if we lived in a world with no accountability.

Obesity in the United States has never been higher. In a recent CDC poll of 100,000 adult Americans, 30.4% of adults aged 20 and older were determined to be obese. This means that more than 97 million adult Americans are grossly overweight.

Let’s look at it this way. 15 Lays potato chips weigh in at a stunning 180 calories and a whopping 15g of carbs. This isn’t the end of the world if you have to will power to just stop there… but once you get started it can be such a huge battle to say no more.

By comparison, 4 oz of baked zucchini parmesan chips comes to 105 calories and 8 carbohydrates. Considering the fact that potato chips are not filling and baked zucchini chips are, the savings can be substantial.

Trans-Fat is Poisonous

Trans-fat is an artificial laboratory-created ingredient that is used in a lot of the food we purchase. Sadly, companies use trans-fats because it is inexpensive to produce, last longer than other fats and give food a desirable taste.

According to The American Heart Association, eating trans-fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Lovely, I know.

On the flip side, natural monounsaturated fatty acids like those found in olive oil have many benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, monounsaturated fats lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Research also shows benefits in regulating insulin levels and blood sugar if you have or are at risk of type 2 diabetes.

Bottom line, if you are serious about eating healthy, it’s essential for you to pay attention to the ingredients you’re putting into your body. If you are serious about eating healthy, it’s time to start making wiser choices.

Our baked zucchini chips recipe is all natural. We use non-GMO zucchini, olive oil, Parmesan, panko bread crumbs and salt and pepper. That’s it! Simple, healthy and practical…that’s how we roll!