Pita Chip Nutrition Facts

What is a pita chip made of?

Pita chips are made from pita bread that has been cut into triangles and then baked or fried. For this reason, pita bread is typically lower in fat and calories, plus more versatile. It can be enjoyed as a sandwich substitute or used in place of bread in just about any dish, from wraps to mini pizzas and beyond.

Are pita chips healthier?

Pita chips are not only versatile, happy with hummus or supporting some cheese, they also tend to be healthier than other chips, packing significantly less fat and often less salt.

What kind of food is pita chip?

Pita chips are cracker-like snacks made from dried pita bread. They are often eaten with a variety of dips, or are served topped with hummus as an appetizer. Homemade pita chips are relatively easy to make, though commercial varieties exist as well.

Are pita chips more healthy than potato chips?

Pita chips aren’t actually healthier than potato chips

“Since pita chips are made with refined white flour, oil, salt, and sugar, nutritionally speaking, they’re no better than other nutrient-devoid snacks on the market. In fact, at least when you eat potato chips, you’re eating a vegetable.”

Why are they called pita chips?

In the winter, the harsh weather made the food cart inoperable. Stacy and Mark decided to fully transition to selling pita chips, an operation they could continue year-round, and chose the name Stacy’s Pita Chips because they believed a woman’s name would appeal more to customers.

What can I substitute for pita chips?

You can use whole grain crackers like Triscuit Thins or Mary’s Gone Crackers (btw one of the few whole grain gluten-free crackers on the market), but again, keep an eye on portions to keep calories in check.

How do you eat pita chips?

We love eating homemade pita chips with hummus, guacamole, and salsa. You can also use them to make my favorite salad! It’s amazing!
Looking for other ways to enjoy pita chips? Serve with:

1. Pineapple Salsa.
2. Greek Salsa.
3. Veggie Hummus.
4. Tzatziki.
5. Avocado Spinach Artichoke Dip.

What does pita mean?

pain in the ass

abbreviation for pain in the ass: used, for example on social media and in text messages, to refer to someone or something that is annoying: Deeply held beliefs are no excuse for being a PITA.