Upgrade Your Snack Game: 25 Healthy Swaps to Add to Your Pantry
I'm kicking off the new year with a health mindset -- easing back into a workout routine by hiring a trainer for just 30 minutes a week, plus swimming (yes, in winter!) and hot pilates. In terms of food, I'm focusing on less sugar, fewer carbs by eating veggies for breakfast, for one.
Week one, I went food shopping and stocked up on vegetables and proteins and healthier snacks. I work from home so I'm often raiding the fridge for nibbles and treats throughout the day. But with my new health-focused drive I'm looking for snacks that aren't going to literally weigh me down.
If you're packing your lunch for the office or school, or you're working from home too, here are 25 healthy snacks that are better than your go-to variety of chips, puffs, chocolates and jerkies. Have the munchies? Reach for these instead.
Healthy Snacks We Love
Magic Dates Bestsellers Sampler
Your tastebuds and the rest of your body will love this gluten-free, paleo snack. You don't have to worry about any added sugars *and* you can indulge in delicious flavors like Lush Lemon Bar and Coconut Cream Cake.
SkinnyDipped Almonds
Score some healthy fats with these sweet yet low-sugar almonds that are gluten-free and made without artificial ingredients. They're also very delicious!
Real Food From the Ground Up Butternut Squash Crackers
Made with butternut squash and other real veggies like cauliflower, these vegan and gluten-free crackers and chips are a great alternative for your usual salsa dippers.
MadeGood Healthy Snacks Variety Pack
Grab and go these vegan and gluten-free bars in assorted flavors AKA your new between meals go-to.
The Only Bean Crunchy Dry Roasted Edamame Snacks
Craving a salty snack? These keto-friendly snacks are hight in protein, low carb and just 100 calories per pack.
BEAR Real Fruit Snack Rolls
Fruit snacks for kids or adults (why not?), these gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO treats in strawberry flavors will satisfy your sweet tooth any day.
Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers
Healthy snacks like these gluten-free cheddar crackers can prevent energy crashes while keeping you focus and productive (not hungry!).
Perfect Bar Variety Pack
Healthy snacks can also help you avoid overeating at meal time. Keep a steady pace throughout the day with these protein bars that are also gluten and soy free with no added sugar.
GoMacro Macrobar Organic Vegan Protein Bars
Made with blueberry and cashew butter and organic ingredients, these protein bars will keep the hangries at bay.
The Daily Crave Lentil Chips
If you're into spicy in the form of sriracha, then these gluten/non-GMO lentil chips will keep you satiated until dinner.
POSHI Vegetable Snack Variety Pack
Get your veggie serving in with a paleo snack you can grab without waiting for steaming or roasting.
Siete Tortilla Chips
These grain-free chips are so good you won't miss the grain. Snack on them solo or dip them in your favorite dips.
Cascadian Farm Organic Granola
Organic granola makes a great breakfast meal or afternoon snack, especially with no added sugar (this one is sweetened with fruit). This one's made with whole-grain oats, date powder, coconut and cashew.
CHOMPS Grass Fed Beef Jerky Snack Sticks
These jerky sticks are sugar-free and perfect for tossing in your bag for late-day cravings.
SmartSweets Lollipops
Bring back the nostalgia of lollipops with these low sugar, plant-based suckers.
Sheila G's Brownie Brittle
Get a ton of chocolate goodness in a small bite with this chocolate chip brownie brittle. Not only does this snack taste amazing with vegan ice cream or coffee but it's also kosher!
Hippeas Organic Vegan White Cheddar Chickpea Puffs
These baked vegan snacks are full of plant protein and fiber and are perfect when you're craving a cheesy crunch.
GoodSam Foods Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Bar
Vegan chocolate for the win. Grab one of these keto-friendly bars next time you're in need of a chocolate fix. And for dessert, try their Vegan Miso Chocolate Cake, yum!
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Cacao Mix with Reishi
Reishi mushrooms offer a host of health benefits (like immune- and mood-boosting) and mixed with organic cacao in a gluten/dairy-free hot chocolate, they are a great swap for your morning cup of joe.
Schoolyard Snacks Keto Cheese Puffs
Keto cheese puffs? We're sold. These grain and gluten-free snacks are low carb and tasty to boot!
Country Archer Provisions Grass-Fed Beef Pack
For carnivores, these low-sugar, gluten-free jerkies are made with grass-fed beef, no nitrates or msg, and come in delicious varieties like teriyaki and mango habanero.
Alter Eco Organic Chocolate Superdark Truffles
These sustainably-made dark chocolate truffles have a coconut oil-based ganache inside that's so rich one is enough to get you through the after-lunch slump.
GimMe Sea Salt Roasted Seaweed
This delicious vegan snack just features three ingredients: seaweed, sunflower oil, and a pinch of sea salt.
opopop Flavor Wrapped Kernels Starter Kit
These popcorn packs come with your kernels and flavoring (like Fancy Butter, Maui Heat, and Cinnalicious) all in one pack which makes things way easier, and more mess-free than ever. Count us in.
Yes Bar Macadamia Chocolate
We have yet to meet a macadamia nut we don't like. These buttery, nutty and chocolatey bars also have tart cherries and a pinch of French sea salt for the perfect salty-sweet treat. They are also low in sugar (sweetened with maple syrup and coconut nectar), paleo-friendly and free of GMOs, gluten, grains, dairy, soy and eggs.
What healthy snack are you munching on these days? Share with us @BritandCo!
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