18 Australian Snacks Just That Don’t Get Enough Credit

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    Jemima Skelley
    by Jemima Skelley

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    1. Nutri Grain

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    The cereal you can convince yourself is healthy, despite it probably having a similar sugar content to Coco Pops. It was never the cereal you begged your mum to buy as a kid, but as an adult, a bowl of Nutri Grain really hits the spot. 

    2. Anything with a sweet chilli and sour cream combo

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    Sour cream and sweet chilli is a pretty uniquely Aussie combo. It obviously pairs best with wedges (or even potato gems), but we would never say no to a good pack of Red Rock Deli chips. 

    3. Tic Toc biscuits

    Arnott's

    Long before TikTok, we had Tic Tocs. These bikkies blow everything else out of the water (except maaaaaaybe Double Coat Tim Tams).

    4. Nacho Cheese Shapes

    Arnott's

    Pizza and Barbecue Shapes are crowd-pleasers, and a safe bet if you're taking a box to a party. But there's something about the flavour of Nacho Cheese Shapes that just can't be beat. Chicken Crimpy is a close second. 

    5. A hot, fresh, chook

    Woolworths

    Ah, the classic bachelor's handbag. A fresh rotisserie chook from Woolies or Coles is one of the most versatile foods you can get your hands on in this country. Put it in soup or pasta, take it to a BBQ with a side of coleslaw...or just eat it with your hands out of the bag while standing at your kitchen counter, and call it dinner. 

    6. Schnitz chips

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    Everyone in this country froths over KFC chips. And yeah, they're pretty good. But sorry, nothing can beat Schnitz. If you're lucky enough to live near a Schnitz, then you're set for life. If not, Oporto is a pretty good second place. KFC, sorry, you're third. 

    7. Banh Mi

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    Yes, yes yes. Banh Mi is definitely not Australian. But we do a bloody good version of it. Walking down to the local bakery for a pork roll (and maybe a vanilla slice while you're there) is a hungover Aussie rite of passage. 

    8. Subway white chocolate macadamia cookies

    Subway

    Subway is always a good choice. Subway cookies are always an excellent choice. And Subway white choccy macadamia cookies are perhaps one of the best fast-food options we have in this country. 

    9. Splice

    10. YoGo Mix

    Woolworths

    YoGos are a medium-tier snack. YoGo with the mix-ins? Bloody game changers. 

    11. Cheese and Vegemite sandwich

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    No other country on Earth has been blessed with the perfect concoction of a cheese and Vegemite sambo. Sure, you can fancy it up by making a jaffle or using sourdough bread, but we reckon it's just as good on a loaf of cheap white supermarket bread. 

    12. The Big Orange

    Darrell Lea

    Yes, Jaffas are good. They're stock-standard, a lolly shelf staple, and you always know what you're going to get. But if you haven't tried the Darrell Lea orange chocolate balls, you're really missing out. 

    13. Finger Bun from Bakers Delight

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    We love a good Cheesymite scroll, and don't even get us started on the holy snack of a cheese and bacon roll. But damn, a good 100s and 1000s finger bun from Bakers Delight always hits the spot. 

    14. Milkos

    Allen's

    Does anyone else feel like Milkos have fallen off the face of the Earth? It's been a good while since I saw a Milko...you've got to find a particularly dusty corner shop if you wanna get your hands on one. But it's worth it. Sherbies are pretty good too. 

    15. Corn Thins and avocado

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    Name a better 3 p.m. snack. You can't! Especially if you add a smear of avo on there. 

    16. Chomp

    Cadbury

    No one ever goes into the corner store specifically for a Chomp bar. But every now and then, you'll see it sitting on the shelf next to the Curly Wurlys and think to yourself, "You know what, I could go a Chomp".

    17. Boysenberry choc tops

    Bulla

    If I'm going to pay $7 for an ice cream, it better be a choc top and it better be boysenberry. OK, the fancy Dendy and Palace hand-dipped choc tops are pretty good, but you can't beat a classic. 

    18. Finally, Farmer's Union Iced Coffee

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    South Australians know what we're talking about here. You can keep your overpriced iced oat lattes, all we need in the morning is the high-sugar, low-caffeine jolt of a FUIC.