There is described a cereal-based chip-like snack having a very reduced total fat content and an improved shelf-life and a process for the production thereof which comprises the steps of cooking, drying, flaking and toasting. Specifically, chips according to the present invention have size and thickness completely similar to those of the traditional chips. Therefore, they are a highly valid and useful alternative to traditional chips, not only in terms of nutritional and dietetic values, but also in terms of appearance, agreeableness and crispness.
