Reddit mentions: The best packaged string & snack cheese

This is more or less just a PSA that parmesan cheese crisps make an excellent “guac vehicle”, a.k.a. tortilla chip substitute.

I buy these ones from Costco, and while they’re just small enough to be kind of annoying—I don’t have the patience to DIY them. I know I’ve seen recipes for this though. Maybe there’s a way to make them tortilla chip shaped too, idk.


You can use any guac recipe, for the record. This is what I call “guac for one”, but you can double the recipe as many times as you want. Adjust the avocado content to your personal macros. Also, really every ingredient here is “to taste”—if you like more, add more.

1 medium haas avocado - halved, pitted, and peeled

1 wedge of lime

1/8 medium onion - diced

1/4 roma tomato - seeded and diced

1 tsp fresh cilantro - finely chopped

1/3 clove fresh garlic - minced extremely finely, to a paste

sea salt - to taste

pepper - to taste

Put the avocado in a medium mixing bowl and mash the pulp. I like to leave it a little chunky, but you do you. Add salt and pepper to taste. I just use our tabletop shakers to avoid adding too much. Squeeze the wedge of lime to release some juice. Discard the wedge. Add fresh garlic paste. Mash the avocado again to combine. Fold in the onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.

You’re done. Enjoy with cheese crisps.

Guac:

26.8g fat

4.2g protein

7.1g net carbs

Parmesan Cheese Crisps (per 23 crisps):

10g fat

13g protein

1g net carbs

I have these [Whisps](Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps 2.12 oz (3 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N14QDH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iFQUzb0FXK70F) on my wishlist which are like little carb free crackers that are amazing. 😊

I love Cello Whisps Pure Parmesan Cheese Crisps: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3MKFHX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AaUAzb3FGEXWM

I usually buy them at costco, but looks like amazon sells them as well. Hard boiled eggs are also a nice on the go snack!

Ooh, I’ll check them out, thanks! My go-to chip swap is the Whisp crackers in Parmesan cheese. We get them at Costco for cheap. The other flavors are good, too, but Parmesan is addictive. I eat them plain, with dip, and crushed on salad. Sometimes I make Parmesan crisps myself, too, but these are just their own delicious version. They have 1g carbs and 150 calories for 23 chips, which is a really generous portion.

https://www.amazon.com/Whisps-Cheese-Crisps-Crunchy-Assortment/dp/B07D5JGVN6/ref=asc_df_B07D5JGVN6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312174232040&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3814289847583298383&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015254&hvtargid=pla-569104127220&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63216443038&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312174232040&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3814289847583298383&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1015254&hvtargid=pla-569104127220

They're also pretty low carb too, about one gram per cracker. These are good too: gluten free and even less carbs.

These. They're expensive online for some reason, I get mine for $3 a pack at Big Lots, and I'm pretty sure they sell at Costco too. They have the crunchiness/texture of like a crouton or something

I'm not sure if Starbucks has their own version, but if it's this moon cheese, I'm snacking on it now and love it!

Parmesan whisps. I'm not a fan of pork rinds, so these are great for satisfying that crochet craving when i get tired of nuts. You can also get these at Costco usually if there's one near you. They're amazing.

Whisps are good, I think, and they have 0 net carbs, which is also good:
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Value-Whisps-Parmesan-Cheese/dp/B01M3MKFHX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485885808&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=whisps&psc=1

Check out cello cheese whisps for a salty/crunchy snack. Takes like a cheesier cheese it.

Cello Whisps Parmesan Cheese Crisp, 9.5 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B5EF0OK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ddXgzbQ78QND8

Cheaper at Costco if you have a membership there.

Also, pork rinds are good too.

It's a pretty decent cracker substitute. This is a different brand, but it's my favorite flavor ever. It reminds me of the BBQ cheddar Ruffles chips I used to be obsessed with.

https://www.amazon.com/Whisps-Bacon-Cheese-Crisps-2-12oz/dp/B07DLB5Q8W

They are a little too crunchy. I served them at Thanksgiving and that's the consensus of my family. They're a little bit too much cracker and not enough cheese.

The Japanese have come out with a cheese cracker called 53% and if it ever comes here it will take the world by storm. They're amazing.

Cheese Cracker with Cheddar Cheese - Cheeza- By Glico From Japan 42g https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VE1ZWO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Zoy-BbA4KXCXD

I usually have some kind of cheese in my fridge as well as roast chicken (i buy a rotisserie chicken once a week). I also have moon cheese as a non-perishable as well as the aforementioned quest bars and zero carb protein powder.

you can also get the value pack from Amazon at $19/3 bags

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3MKFHX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

nvm. Wrong pack size. Thanks those who commented

Here's the whisps if you're interested.

Cello Whisps Parmesan Cheese Crisp, 9.5 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B5EF0OK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zpBCybTZ051JN

BACON. I never really was a huge fan until after I started Keto and now I crave it all the time. But I have a newfound appreciation for it.

Also these freaking cheese whisps

These are great but they're expensive. https://www.amazon.com/Cello-Whisps-Parmesan-Cheese-Crisp/dp/B01B5EF0OK
(They're cheaper at Costco)

Costco has these as well as these

Moon Cheese

It's just cheese, so it is 1 carb per serving of 6-7 pieces, so 2 carbs per 14 pieces. These are my go to, but they're a bit on the expensive side and you do have to be careful not to eat the whole bag in one sitting...:D

The Easy 5-Ingredient Ketogenic Diet Cookbook: Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes for Busy People on the Keto Diet https://www.amazon.com/dp/1939754445/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SfTZCb6736GS2

And also as a snack: Whisps Cheese Crisps (2.12 ounce) 100% Cheese Low Carb Crunchy Snack Assortment (5 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5JGVN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ogTZCb0CTQQHR

I had bought some parmesan cheese crisps, these
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B5EF0OK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Had them for the first time tonight, counting out 1 serving (15 pieces), plus 4 tablespoons of sour cream and onion dip. Yum yum yum.

when these are gone, I'm gonna make them myself

Moon Cheese is lightweight and portable.

Epic Uncured Bacon bars are a little on the heavy side, but if you have a campsite, they could work.

Have you seen these?

Parmesan Whisps:

https://smile.amazon.com/Cello-Artisan-Parmesan-Protein-serving/dp/B01B5EF0OK

https://www.amazon.com/Whisps-Parmesan-Cheddar-Cheese-Crisps/dp/B01MSB79LE?crid=3RV0EUKYMQZH6&keywords=cheddar+crisps&qid=1540613122&sprefix=cheddar+cr%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-11&ref=sr_1_11

You can find something similar in the crouton section of the grocery store. There is also mooncheese, which is basically the same thing, but more expensive for some reason.

Moon cheese: https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Cheese-Pack-Three-Assortment/dp/B00LMMLRG6

White Cheddar & Jalapeno Peanuts: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P0WWNS

https://www.amazon.com/Assortment-Cello-Whisps-Cheese-Crisps/dp/B074CSPGX1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1510344225&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=parmesan+crisps&psc=1

This is what I get.

Moon Cheese (like this)

I found this on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Cheese-Pack-Three-Cheddar/dp/B00LMIIBAA/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1475038534&sr=8-4&keywords=moon+cheese

pork rinds are my go-to dip and chip replacement. You might also check out these :https://www.amazon.com/Cello-Artisan-Parmesan-Protein-serving/dp/B01B5EF0OK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466711471&sr=8-1&keywords=low+carb+chip

here!

I guess I should have mentioned that you're forced to buy a three pack if you want prime shipping. It's a pack less than the site makes you buy, though.