New Year's Eve Snack Haul from Kroger

One thing I've always missed on a low-carb diet is chip and dip. There are low-carb alternatives, but most of them are full of junk ingredients like emulsifiers or vegetable oil. Surprisingly, Kroger (and probably other chains it owns) has chips, dips and more that are low-carb, free of junk ingredients and taste great.

Pork rinds, chicken drumettes, seed crackers, cheese crisps, dip, and guacamole.

The seed crackers are thin and crunchy and hold up well under a scoop of dip; the cheese crisps are crunchy and filling (great to take on the road); the dips are delicious and even dairy-free. Look for the dips and guacamole in the refrigerated section.

The chicken drumettes from Miller Poultry (no relation) come from "egg to table" farms whose barns are certified by the Global Animal Partnership and meet or beat Step 2 standards. This particular brand isn't available at all stores, but there are probably similar brands near you.

4505 chicharrones (aka pork rinds) are light and airy and come in a bunch of flavors. Like the chicken drumettes, they come from humanely raised animals. They are cooked in lard according to the FAQ page on the site.

Snack without worry tonight and have a Happy New Year!

ETA: The cheese crisps and seed crackers are also available from vitacost.com.

Comments

Lowcarb team member said…

Stopping by to wish you a Happy New Year.

All the best Jan

December 31, 2023

Lori Miller said…

You too, Jan!

December 31, 2023

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