A Crispy Healthy Snack and a GIVEAWAY! {giveaway closed}

Haaaaaapy Tuesday!

Have you all ever heard of popchips?!

I first stumbled upon them in my college years and was blown away by the healthy (and incredibly delicious) chip.

They are natural potato, tortilla, and corn chips that aren’t fried or baked; they’re popped! They use heat and pressure which makes for a crispy and delicious snack!

Their pledge: “No fake colors, no fake flavors, no preservatives, no fluorescent orange fingertips, and no wiping your greasy chip hand on your jeans. They leave out the bad stuff like hydrogenated oils and msg. Popchips have no preservatives.” source

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Are you enticed yet? You should be.

When I was first introduced to them, there were only a handful of flavors, but now they have a whole lotta’ flavors…

Potato popchips flavors:

  • original
  • barbeque
  • sour cream & onion
  • sea salt & vinegar
  • cheddar
  • salt & pepper
  • chili lime
  • sweet potato
  • thai sweet chili

Tortilla popchips:

  • nacho cheese
  • ranch
  • salsa
  • chili limón
  • The newest addition to the popchips family is katy perry’s signature flavor, katy’s kettle corn popchips

I hope I’ve intrigued you enough because I am teaming up with Popchips and Jillian Michaels to help promote healthier snacking! There’s an awesome giveaway to come at the bottom of this post, so keep reading!

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What Jillian Michaels has to say about popchips: 

“my kids love popchips and i love that they are not only delicious, but chemical free with no artificial ingredients of any kind.”

“popchips are my go to afternoon snack. delicious and with half the calories of fried chips and none of the chemicals, they won’t slow you down.”

Here are some healthy living tips from Jillian Michaels that I totally agree with!

1) this new year have more fun with your fitness. staying healthy and in shape shouldn’t be about foods you have to cut or spending hours in a gym, getting healthy can still be fun! instead of working out in a gym, get outside and mix it up during the week. go for an outdoor hike, bike ride, try skiing or take your friends with you to the gym and  try a new class like my new Bodyshred!

2) it’s not about completely eliminating food groups or opting for famine in the new year. enjoy foods that taste great and are better for you.

3) it’s not just about the cardio training. many people believe if they run for an hour they are shedding the pounds. the reality is your body gets used to this type of activity. strength training is a great way boost your metabolism. if you do strength training four times a week, you can increase your metabolism by 6-7 percent! taking a fun weekend boot camp class gets you outside and meeting new people who are trying to accomplish the same goals. plus switching up your workout keeps it fun.

4) making wiser eating choices doesn’t mean you have to skip the fun traditions like taco night. when picking out your main dish options, always go with lean organic meat whenever possible. lean turkey and grilled chicken are great options. and if you love beef in your taco, just make it half lean grass fed organic beef and half turkey meat for a better option that still tastes great. having a burger night? instead of piling on the condiments, which are full of calories and high fructose corn syrup, try adding sliced avocado. they are full of healthy fats that are good for your body and skin!

5) when making dinner for your family, you don’t need to skip out on the fun and nibble on salad – just eat it first! start your meals with the healthiest thing on the table like a rainbow salad or steamed vegetables. that way when you get to the bad stuff you won’t need as much to feel satisfied. also, with better options on the table, your family is more likely to eat them and reap the benefits with you!

An incredibly intriguing recipe using cheddar potato popchips and almonds to crust chicken breast!:

Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts 

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Crusted with cheddar potato popchips for added flavor

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsalted almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup of cheddar potato popchips
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4-to-5 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Procedure:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
  • In the work bowl of a food processor, place the almonds, popchips, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, garlic, and salt.  Process until coarsely chopped; the mixture will be a thick paste.
  • Arrange the chicken breast halves in a baking dish. Divide the almond paste and spread on the breasts; pat down to cover each breast completely.
  • Roast in the oven until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer reads 165 deg F to 170 deg F, about 10 minutes. Loosely tent with foil and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Real quick: I’m not saying that you can swap popchips for your fruits and veggies, because that is a no-no, but you can have popchips as part of a balanced diet. Say it with me…ALL IN MODERATION.

Woooooooofta! That was a lot of fun info, right? It gets even better. Are you still with me?

Enter to win at www.popchips.com/bringthefun…

“No resolutions required”. Popchips are asking snackers to tell them how they will bring the fun (not the fat) to 2014. They can enter their “bring the fun” ideas @www.popchips.com/bringthefun for a chance to win the following:

  • a round trip for two to jillian michaels maximize your life tour
  • a 1 year subscription to fitfusion
  • a 1 year supply of popchips!

Saaaaweet!

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A giveaway to my readers NOW!: One lucky participant will win a one-month supply of popchips (24 bags)!! Yes really!

To enter to win one month supply of popchips: leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite popchip flavor or the one you would be most excited to try if you’ve never had them. Earn an extra entry by tweeting, “I want to win a month supply of @popchips from @NuttyMelanie! http://wp.me/p2J5VV-2FS.” Be sure to leave another comment on this post so I know you tweeted!

I will announce a winner this Friday. Good luck! (No P.O. Boxes—-sorry).

Disclaimer: I am teaming up with Popchips to help promote healthier snacking. I was not compensated for this post but was given free popchips to sample. All opinions expressed in this post are opinions that I agree with and/or are my own.

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This Post Has 50 Comments

  1. Brian Faletti 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    I’ve only tried original, but the thai sweet chili sound intriguing!

  4. Adam 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    What do you call cheese that’s not yours?

    Nacho cheese! That’s the flavor I’d most like to try since I’m addicted to another slightly more famous nacho cheese tortilla chip that is ummmm….not so healthy. These could be a great alternative!

    I also Tweeted my desire to win!

    1. Melanie 18 Feb 2014 Reply

      Thanks for tweeting your desire!

  5. Jennifer 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    I love the sea salt and vinegar and have been wanting to try the sweet potato!

  6. Angie Jerde 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    I love the Sour Cream and Onion and the Cheddar! The other flavors sound delicious..I would love to give them a try!

    1. Melanie 18 Feb 2014 Reply

      The highly addicting and super delicious veggie straws you mean? 😉 Love those things! They taste like french fries!

  10. Katie Zierhut 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    I love the original flavored Pop Chips! They are Luke and I’s favorite snack!

    1. Melanie 18 Feb 2014 Reply

      Ha ha, oh the simple pleasures. 😉

  12. Heidi 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    The sea salt and vinegar ones sound delicious!

  15. Danielle T 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    i would love to try the sour cream and onion!

  17. Jaclyn Reynolds 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    My favorite are the sea salt and vinegar!!

  18. Natalie 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    I would love to try the cheddar flavor or even the barbecue!!!

  19. Sarah P 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    I would love to try the barbeque chips!

  26. Kendra 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    I love the BBQ. But I’d love to try the sweet potato.

  29. Jessie C. 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    I would like sweet potato flavor.

  30. Jessie C. 18 Feb 2014 Reply

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/436016631316086784

  33. Julie 19 Feb 2014 Reply

    I’d like to try the salsa chips thanks for the giveaway

  37. Will Hsu 19 Feb 2014 Reply

    Salt & Vinegar FTW!

  38. Georgiana 19 Feb 2014 Reply

    I’d be most excited to try the classic original as Popchips are totally new to me!

  39. Michelle 19 Feb 2014 Reply

    So many great flavors to try, I’d like the Chili Lime or the Kettle corn for sure!

  40. Heather Hayes Panjon 19 Feb 2014 Reply

    My Favorite Flavor Is Sea Salt & Vinegar!

  42. Renata 20 Feb 2014 Reply

    I’d love to try the Sweet Potato Popchips as sweet potato chips are my favorite snack and healthier too!

  44. David 20 Feb 2014 Reply

    I have only tried the barbecue and the sour cream and onion, but the sour cream wins by a hair. They are both delicious, and the texture and “pop” makes them one of a kind.

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