Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice each bagel vertically (from top to bottom) into 8 thin slices. Arrange in single layer on 2 ungreased nonstick baking sheets. Lightly spray bagel slices with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle oregano and garlic on bagel slices. Bake until crisp, about 12 minutes. Let cool and enjoy! Stores in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutritional info for approximately 4 bagel chips

Calories 85
Fat 1 gm
Saturated Fat 0 gm
Fiber 3 gm
Sodium 100 mg
Protein 4 gm
Carbohydrates 18 gm

For greater interest, here are some spreads that can be served on top (spreads not intended right before bed)

Crab dip

Ingredients:
1 tub (8oz) light cream cheese, softened
½ cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 can (6oz) crab meat, well drained

Mash and spread across bottom of a decorative serving platter. Spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle crab lover sauce. Circle the platter with Bagel Chips.

Nutritional Info for approximately 2 T dip and 2 bagel chips

Calories 90
Fat  3 gm
Saturated Fat 1.5 gm
Fiber 1.7 gm
Sodium 230 mg
Protein 6 gm
Carbohydrates 11 gm

Herbed Salmon Spread

Serve on bagel chips or inside a hollowed-out round loaf of pumpernickel bread

Ingredients:
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt, drain liquid

Gently mix the following ingredients into yogurt. Refrigerate 2 or more hours before serving:
(Note: If  liquid appears after the dip has sat awhile, simple stir)

1 can (15 oz) red or pink salmon packed in water, drained and picked over for skin and bones
1 T Miracle whip, light
1 T fresh parsley, chopped
1 T green onion, tops and bottoms, chopped
¼ tsp dill weed
¼ tsp thyme

Nutritional Info for approximately 2 T dip and 2 bagel chips

Calories 70
Fat 2 gm
Saturated Fat 0 gm
Fiber 1 gm
Sodium 172 mg
Protein 6 gm
Carbohydrates 8 gm

Credit: Zonya Foco, RD