Healthy Alternatives to Cool Ranch Doritos
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3 healthier swaps
#1
Quest Nutrition
Tortilla Style Protein Chips - Ranch
Ranch-dusted crunch with 18g of protein hiding under the seasoning.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Cool Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18g | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g | 1g |
| Calories | 140 | 150 |
- same ranch zing
- 18g protein vs 2g
- 1g sugar
#2
Siete
Grain Free Tortilla Chips - Sea Salt
A sturdy grain-free tortilla chip that still shatters like the real thing.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Cool Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1g | 2g |
| Sugar | 0g | 1g |
| Calories | 140 | 150 |
- same tortilla snap
- grain-free
- 0g sugar
#3
Popchips
Potato Chips - Sea Salt
Popped, never fried: the salty-chip ritual at 120 calories and less than half the fat.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Cool Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1g | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g | 1g |
| Calories | 120 | 150 |
- popped, not fried
- 120 cal vs 150
- half the fat
Or make it yourself
DIY35 min
Cool Ranch Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- salt
Steps
- Dry chickpeas
- Toss with oil and seasoning
- Roast 400°F 30 min
- Cool until crisp
Frequently asked
- Is Cool Ranch Doritos healthy?
- Not really, but not a catastrophe either. An ounce runs 150 calories with 8g of fat and almost nothing in the way of protein or fiber, so there's nothing telling you to stop. The problem with Cool Ranch Doritos isn't any single chip; it's that the serving size and the amount you actually eat have never once matched.
- What is a healthier alternative to Cool Ranch Doritos?
- Our top swaps are Quest Nutrition Tortilla Style Protein Chips - Ranch, Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips - Sea Salt, Popchips Potato Chips - Sea Salt, all with more protein or less sugar than Cool Ranch Doritos.