In a world of fruit snacks with more ingredients than actual fruit, Bare Apple Chips stand out by doing one thing perfectly: taking apples and making them crunchy.
The One-Ingredient Wonder
Flip over a bag of Bare Crunchy Apple Chips. Read the ingredients: Apples.
That's it. Just apples. Sliced thin and baked until crispy. No added sugar. No oil. No preservatives. No "natural flavors." Just apples.
This is what I want to feed my kids. Real food, minimal processing.
How It Works
Bare uses a slow-baking process that removes moisture while preserving flavor and nutrients. The result is apple chips that are:
- Genuinely crunchy (not chewy like dried apples)
- Sweet from natural fruit sugar (not added sugar)
- Shelf-stable without preservatives
- Recognizable as apple
It's essentially dehydrated apple slices with superior texture.
Nutritional Profile
Per serving (1/2 bag, 15g):
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g (from fruit only - no added)
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
The 12g sugar seems high until you realize it's from actual apples - the same sugar you'd get eating an apple. There's no added sugar. The fiber remains (2g), though less than a fresh apple due to the baking process.
The Sugar Clarification
Parents sometimes worry about the sugar content. Here's the context:
- A medium apple contains ~19g natural fruit sugar
- Bare Apple Chips have 12g sugar per serving (half a bag)
- This is fruit sugar, not added refined sugar
- The glycemic impact is moderated by the remaining fiber
Fruit sugar in whole/baked fruit behaves differently than added sugar in processed foods. The fiber slows absorption. This isn't the same as 12g from candy.
Taste and Texture
My kids love these. The crunch is satisfying - like eating a chip, but apple. The sweetness is natural and pleasant without being cloying. They'll eat an entire bag (which is basically eating an apple, so I don't mind).
Flavor varieties include:
- Simply Apples: Just apple
- Cinnamon: Apples with cinnamon (still no added sugar)
- Fuji Red: Sweeter apple variety
Simply Apples is our standard; Cinnamon is a nice variation.
The Chip Alternative
Bare Apple Chips satisfy the chip-craving brain. Kids who want something crunchy to munch can crunch through apple chips instead of potato chips or puffs. Same satisfying crunch, actual nutrition.
This makes them valuable for weaning kids off less healthy crunchy snacks.
Allergen Excellence
Bare Apple Chips are:
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vegan
- Top-8 allergen-free
Safe for virtually any school policy, any allergy situation.
Value Assessment
At $4.99 for a 3.4oz bag (~$1.47/oz), Bare is premium-priced compared to chips. But consider:
- It's actual fruit
- No added sugar or oil
- Equivalent to 2-3 apples worth of fruit
- Significantly more nutrient-dense than chips
Individual snack packs are available at roughly $1.50 each for lunchboxes.
Portability Strengths
Apple chips are incredibly portable:
- Don't bruise like fresh apples
- Don't brown or oxidize
- Survive backpacks and lunchboxes
- Long shelf life
- Resealable bags
For families who struggle to get kids to eat fruit, apple chips solve the portability and texture problems.
Who Should Buy This
Every family seeking healthy crunchy snacks. Parents trying to increase fruit intake. Kids who love chips and need healthier alternatives. Anyone with allergen concerns requiring safe options.
Who Should Skip This
Those watching natural sugar intake for specific medical reasons. Families seeking high-protein snacks (0g protein). Anyone who needs the maximum fiber of fresh fruit.
The Verdict
Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Chips are what fruit snacks should be: actual fruit, minimal processing, no added garbage. One ingredient, legitimate nutrition, and taste that kids genuinely love. These are a pantry essential for families seeking real-food snacks. When kids want something crunchy, apple chips deliver fruit nutrition in chip-satisfying form.
