Getting kids to eat vegetables is every parent's challenge. Rhythm Superfoods Beet Chips attempt to bridge the gap between "vegetable" and "snack." Do they succeed? It depends on your kid.
The Vegetable Snack Proposition
Rhythm Superfoods dehydrates organic beets into thin, crunchy chips. Unlike fruit chips (which taste like candy), beet chips taste like... beets. Earthy, sweet, distinctly vegetable.
This is either brilliant or challenging, depending on your child's palate.
Ingredient Quality
Naked Beets flavor contains: Organic Beets, Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt.
Three ingredients. Organic certification. No added sugar. No preservatives. This is what vegetable snacking should look like.
Nutritional Profile
Per serving (1.4oz bag):
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g (from beets - naturally high in sugar)
- Fiber: 1g
- Potassium: 430mg (12% DV)
Beets are naturally sweet vegetables (hence their use in sugar production). The 10g sugar is entirely from the beet itself - no added sugars. The potassium content is notable - beets are excellent potassium sources.
The Betalain Bonus
Beets contain betalains - antioxidant pigments that give beets their red color. These compounds have been studied for:
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Cardiovascular support
- Athletic performance (nitric oxide)
This isn't marketing hype - beets genuinely contain beneficial compounds beyond basic nutrition.
The Taste Reality
Here's my honest assessment: Rhythm Beet Chips taste like beets. Earthy, sweet, with mineral notes. Adults who enjoy roasted beets love them. Kids who already like beets will eat them.
Kids who hate beets? These won't convert them. The chip format doesn't disguise the beet flavor - it concentrates it.
My kids' reception was split: my adventurous eater loved them, my picky eater refused after one bite.
Strategies That Work
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Introduce early: Kids who try beet chips before developing vegetable aversions often accept them.
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Model eating: When parents enthusiastically eat beet chips, kids are more likely to try.
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Mix with other chips: Combining beet chips with fruit chips or popcorn can ease introduction.
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Don't force: Making beet chips a battle guarantees rejection.
Flavor Variety
Rhythm offers several beet chip flavors:
- Naked Beets: Just beets, oil, salt
- Sea Salt: Light salting
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth
Naked or Sea Salt are best for testing kid acceptance. Cinnamon can be polarizing.
Comparison to Alternatives
vs. Bare Apple Chips: Apple chips have universal kid appeal; beet chips are niche. Apple chips for broad acceptance, beet chips for veggie variety.
vs. Brad's Veggie Chips: Brad's offers multiple vegetables; Rhythm focuses on beets. Depends on your diversity goals.
Value Assessment
At $5.99 for a 1.4oz bag (~$4.28/oz), Rhythm Beet Chips are expensive. You're paying for:
- Organic certification
- Specialty vegetable processing
- Superfood positioning
For families committed to vegetable variety, the cost may be worthwhile. For casual snacking, better values exist.
Allergen Status
Rhythm Beet Chips are:
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Soy-free
- Vegan
Safe for most allergy situations and school policies.
Who Should Buy This
Families with adventurous eaters who enjoy earthy flavors. Parents committed to increasing vegetable variety. Adults seeking healthy snacks to share with willing kids. Beet fans of all ages.
Who Should Skip This
Families with picky eaters unlikely to accept beet flavor. Those seeking universal kid-appeal snacks. Budget-conscious shoppers (premium pricing). Anyone who dislikes beets (the flavor is concentrated, not hidden).
The Verdict
Rhythm Superfoods Beet Chips are excellent for what they are: organic vegetable chips with genuine nutrition. The betalain antioxidants, potassium, and clean ingredients deliver real value. However, the distinctive beet flavor limits universal kid appeal. These work best for adventurous eaters or as part of a vegetable-variety strategy. Know your kid before buying.
