Breastfeeding Friendly Garlic Herb Sweet Potato Chips
Crispy, golden, and fragrant with garlic and fresh herbs, these oven-baked sweet potato chips hit that perfect snack craving without any of the processed ingredients you'd find in a store-bought bag. Sweet potatoes bring natural sweetness and a satisfying crunch, while coconut oil, rosemary, thyme, and a pinch of turmeric layer in flavors that feel genuinely nourishing rather than just indulgent. For anyone nursing, it can be tough to find snacks that feel wholesome and actually taste good — this one clears both bars easily. The technique here matters: slicing the rounds as thin and uniform as possible, then baking on a wire rack, is what takes these from soft and chewy to genuinely crisp. A little patience in the final minutes of baking pays off big, since the chips continue to firm up as they cool on the rack. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley for a pop of color and brightness, and serve them right away while they're at their crunchiest best.
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4 servings
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb total), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)Can be omitted
fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top of each, if available — this promotes airflow and crisper edges.
- 2
Using a mandoline set to 1/16-inch (about 1.5 mm) or a very sharp knife, slice the sweet potatoes into rounds as uniformly thin as possible. Uniform thickness is the single most important factor for even baking — thicker slices will stay chewy while thinner ones crisp.
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