Always aiming to please the ever-expanding allergy community, Enjoy Life Foods added very crunchy chips to their line-up last year in some enticing flavors. But rather than going the ordinary route with plain old potato, Plentils are lentil-based.
The twisted Plentils squares are made simply with lentil powder, potato starch, safflower oil and seasonings. They are lightly “puffed” yet very crunchy, thick, and hearty. As well as a pleasing nutrition profile for those of us who like big servings. You get about 30 sizable chips!
Plentils come in several intriguing flavors for those of us who forgo dairy. We first trialed the Dill & Sour Cream. The flavor started out strong, with a nice little herb and vinegar tang, but the lentil backdrop tended to overwhelm a touch. Overall, the flavor didn’t finish with the punch that I’ve come to expect from dairy-free flavored chips. For us, the Margherita Pizza was more of a hit. The warm, earthy flavor that did hint at a cheesy tomato pizza seemed to meld a bit better with the hearty lentil base. It was good, but not in-your-face-flavor.
Though better than traditional chips in the calorie, fat, and even protein department (about 3 grams per serving), I wouldn’t classify Plentils as a superfood. Still a relatively wholesome snack to indulge in periodically. Also, I would tread lightly with consumption. A few of us reported stomachaches when we crunched on too many Plentils in one sitting.
The Facts on Plentils
Certifications: Plentils are Certified Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher Pareve, and Non-GMO Verified.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Plentils are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian. Nonetheless, always read the ingredient statement and check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.
For More Product Information: Visit the Enjoy Life Foods website at www.enjoylifefoods.com.
4 Comments
I am dairy free for the last 10 years or so (lactose intolerance) and struggle with finding chips past tortilla and bbq. I tried these in garlic parm before and didn’t like them at all but the other day I saw the margherita pizza and bought a bag. Tonight I was craving something salty and ughghghg…bbq not again. I saw these in the pantry and figured why not…and, wow, they are amazing. Puffy, so not like a chip, but decently crunchy and dense. The flavor is SPOT on for pizza, which really fills a void since I haven’t had actual pizza for over 12 years. I only ate a handful to pace myself, but I imagine I will eat a few bags of weeks of these soon…very good chip.
So glad you liked them Sarah – thanks for sharing your review!
This chips are tasty. My dad, who is not dairy free, wondered how the Parmesan and Garlic chips got their cheesy flavor. These chips do not have the same consistency as regular potato chips, they are puffed. So far, I have only bought the Parmesan and Garlic and Margarita Pizza flavors. I liked them both.
Thanks for sharing your take and your dad’s Jordan!