Protein Chips, Crisps and Puffs

Ordinary crisps are easy to eat and hard to fit into a plan. A small bag brings plenty of carbs and very little protein, so you are hungry again soon after. This page looks at protein chips, crisps and puffs, so you can pick a savoury crunch that suits your eating plan.

Protein puffs built on milk protein

Puffs are the lightest option here. The Twin Peaks range is described as a light, crunchy snack built around milk protein isolate, with a serious amount of protein per serving and very low carbs. They suit someone who wants a bowl-of-snacks feel and likes bold cheesy or tangy seasonings. They also come in a larger bag format rather than single portions, so you will need to measure out your own serving.

If you lean towards barbecue, there is a mesquite version in the same line. It is a good pick if cheese flavours are not your thing.

Zipper snacks with an airy crunch

Proti-Thin zipper snacks are also puffs, described as light and airy with bold flavour. They come as a box of seven convenient snack packs. That makes them useful for a lunch bag or a desk drawer, where portion control is already done for you. The flavours lean tangy: chipotle BBQ, sour cream and fine herbs, salt and vinegar, and tangy tomato.

Protein chips with a proper chip bite

If a puff does not feel like a crisp to you, the Proti-Thin protein chips are the closer match. They are described as a crunchy, savoury chip bite, made to keep in a bag at your desk or in your lunch. Flavours include ranch, barbecue, spicy nacho cheese, salt and vinegar, and dill pickle. They suit anyone who misses classic crisp flavours and wants them in a single-serve bag.

Not sure which flavour you will like? Single bags let you try one before you commit to a box of seven. Dill pickle and salt and vinegar are the sharper choices.

Protein crisps in single bags and boxes

ProtiDiet and HealthSmart sell protein crisps with a smoky or cheesy flavour. They are described as light and crunchy, and they fit the same job as the chips. ProtiDiet comes in a box of seven, while HealthSmart barbecue is sold as a single serve bag. This is a handy way to see how you get on with a brand before buying more.

A sweet exception: chocolate mini crisps

Not every crisp here is savoury. The Weight Loss Systems Mini Crisps are tiny, chocolate-coated and described as portion-controlled. They are for the evening you want something sweet rather than salty, and they pack easily.

How to choose

Texture: puffs and zipper snacks are airy. Chips and crisps are closer to a standard crisp.
Flavour: pick the profile you actually crave, whether cheese, barbecue, tangy or ranch. A snack you like is one you will stick with.
Portion format: single-serve bags and boxes of seven keep portions fixed. Larger puff bags need you to measure.
Numbers: check protein, calories and carbs on each label against your plan, then compare the cost per serving.
Trial first: a single bag is a low-risk way to test a flavour.