Watermelon Chaff Chips (Dehydrated)
Fiber. Hydrating. A gentle option for parents looking to support crunchy food cravings from gut imbalance and picky eater.
What this may help support
A crunchy, hydrating snack designed to satisfy sensory cravings for texture without the gut stress of processed chips.
Ingredients
- 1 large watermelon
- Pinch of sea salt or cinnamon (optional)
- 1–2 tsp cassava flour (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut watermelon into chunks and blend until fully liquid.
- 2
Strain through a nut milk bag — the pulp left behind is the chaff.
- 3
Spread the chaff very thinly on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 4
Season with salt or cinnamon if desired.
- 5
Oven method: ~170°F/75°C, door slightly open, 4–6 hours until crisp.
- 6
Dehydrator method: 135°F (57°C), 6–8 hours.
- 7
Break into chip-like pieces once dry.
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