15 Healthy Snacks That Don't Taste Like Cardboard — I Know, I Tried Them
There are two types of people in this world: those who snack and those who don't. I fall squarely into the former category; sometimes, I find myself forgoing full meals for a bunch of little snacks throughout the day. I like to generally eat pretty healthy, and I'm not going to eat cardboard, so I've tried a bunch of healthy snacks, and I'm here to share my favorites. These 15 options are picks everyone can enjoy, and trust me, you will.
I love the combination of salty and sweet, so you'll see plenty of options from both camps in this list. Whether you feel like you need a good chip or are desperately craving gummies, I found healthy alternatives that I can personally vouch for. Keep reading to shop my picks, and get ready to stock your pantry!
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Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs + Vegan White Cheddar
These Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs + Vegan White Cheddar ($3, originally $7) really do taste like cheese puffs, even though they're vegan. You won't be able to stop eating them.
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Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers, Fine Ground Sea Salt
You'll have no idea these Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers, Fine Ground Sea Salt ($13) are grain-free. They taste like a classic cracker, and are a perfect vehicle for cheese and dip.
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Daily Crunch Cherry Berry Nut Medley
This Daily Crunch Cherry Berry Nut Medley ($15) is the perfect mix of salty and sweet.
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Bada Bean Bada Boom Roasted Broad (Fava) Bean Snacks
If you love crunchy, salty snacks, these Bada Bean Bada Boom Roasted Broad (Fava) Bean Snacks ($20 for 24) are for you. They're perfectly bite sized, and the sriracha flavor is a personal favorite.
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Perfect Bars
These Perfect Bars ($18 for eight) are maybe the best protein bars I've ever tried. Keep them refrigerated, and I promise, you won't regret it. The dark chocolate peanut butter is dreamy.
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Wonderful Pistachios
Pistachios are some of my favorite nuts, but I hate having to deal with all the shells. I always keep these Wonderful Pistachios ($10) on hand.
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Hu Vegan Chocolate Bars
The variety pack of the Hu Vegan Chocolate Bars ($57 for eight) is a perfect pick, because you're definitely going to want to check out all the fun flavors. The hazelnut butter is a personal favorite.
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Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Mix
These Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Mix ($36 for six) are, in my opinion, even better than the real thing. The nacho flavor tastes like Doritos, and the lime flavor goes perfectly with guacamole.
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Paleonola
I'm not a huge granola person, but I love this maple pancake Paleonola ($25 for two). I mix it in with my yogurt or, honestly, eat it by the handful in the afternoon.
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SmartSweets Red Twists
My love for SmartSweets is no secret, and the newest flavor, the SmartSweets Red Twists ($34 for 12), are the best yet. They're the perfect consistency, and the taste is just like strawberry licorice. In other words, delicious.
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Whisps Parmesan & Cheddar Cheese Crisps
Any cheese-lover will be obsessed with these Whisps Parmesan & Cheddar Cheese Crisps ($15 for 12). Good luck picking a favorite flavor.
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Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Cocoa Dusted Almonds
I can eat chocolate-covered almonds by the truckload, so I appreciate these preportioned Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Cocoa Dusted Almonds ($15 for 32).
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GimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed Sheets
Looking for a salty snack? These GimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed Sheets ($16 for 20) are delicious and satisfying. Once you start, you won't be able to stop.
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Lesser Evil Organic Popcorn
This Lesser Evil Organic Popcorn ($15 for three) is made with coconut oil, which for some reason makes it infinitely more delicious.
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Raw Rev Glo Protein Bars
If you're looking for the perfect on-the-go bar, these Raw Rev Glo Protein Bars ($23 for 12) are a favorite choice.