Ideally, when you get hungry in between meals, you'll grab a simple snack made from whole foods. But sometimes that's not so easy!
When you need to just grab something and GO, here are some great and healthy packaged snacks that will hold you over to your next meal and satisfy those pesky cravings.
Remember: Snack time is inevitable. And if you're hungry you should eat.
1. Dole's Wildly Nutritious Mixed Berries
High in vitamin C and fiber, this antioxidant blend tastes great whether it's in smoothies, over yogurt, or straight out of the bag by the handful. Go here for more nutritional information.
Serving Size: 1 cup
70 calories
0 g protein
0 g fat
0 mg sodium
17 g carbohydrates (11 g sugar, 5 g fiber)
2. The Good Bean Roasted Chickpeas, Cracked Pepper
These roasted chickpeas pack 5 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, and only 130 calories per serving. Get more nutritional information here.
Serving Size: 1 oz
120 calories
5 g protein
3 g fat (0 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
185 mg sodium
18 g carbohydrates (1 g sugar, 5 g fiber)
3. Wholly Guacamole and Wholly Salsa
Wholly products are vegan, gluten free, and are made with only real, natural ingredients, which means no preservatives and no additives. Go here for more nutritional information on the guacamole and here for the salsa.
Wholly Guacamole, Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
60 calories
1 g protein
5 g fat (1 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
105 mg sodium
3 g carbohydrates (0 g sugar, 2 g fiber)
Wholly Salsa, Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
10 calories
0 g protein
0 g fat (0 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
120 mg sodium
3 g carbohydrates (2 g sugar, 0 g fiber)
4. Banana Chia Pods
Each little pod contains 6 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, and is made with only natural plant ingredients including chia seeds, which will help keep you full longer throughout the day. Get more nutritional information here.
Serving Size: 1 pod
170 calories
3 g protein
10 g fat (5 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
10 mg sodium
21 g carbohydrates (13 g sugar, 6 g fiber)
5. S'mores Luna Bars
All the gooey s'mores flavor but with 9 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. Go here for more nutritional information.
Serving Size: 1 bar
190 calories
9 g protein
6 g fat (2.5 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
180 mg sodium
26 g carbohydrates (10 g sugar, 4 g fiber)
6. UNREAL Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Peanut Butter Cups
If you've got a major sweet tooth, UNREAL peanut butter cups are a great alternative to your normal candies. They have 20 grams less sodium and 3 grams less sugar than regular Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. YUM. Get more nutritional information here.
Serving Size: 1 oz
80 calories
2 g protein
5 g fat (3 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
40 mg sodium
7 g carbohydrates (5 g sugar, 1 g fiber)
7. Mott's Healthy Harvest Granny Smith Apple Sauce
No added sugar or artificial sweeteners, 80 milligrams of potassium, and only 50 calories per serving. Go here for more nutritional information.
Serving Size: 111 grams
50 calories
0 g protein
0 g fat (0 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
0 mg sodium
80 mg potassium
13 g carbohydrates (11 g sugar, 1 g fiber)
8. Mini Babybel Light Cheese Wheels
Get your post-workout snack on with these Babybel cheese wheels that have six grams of protein, 15 percent of your daily calcium, and are only 50 calories a pop. Get more nutrition info here.
Serving Size: 1 cheese wheel
50 calories
6 g protein
2 g fat 2 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
160 mg sodium
0 g carbohydrates (0 g sugar, 0 g fiber)
9. Siggi’s Icelandic Style Skyr Plain 4% Whole-Milk Yogurt
Pronounced 'skeer', this Icelandic style yogurt has no artificial sweeteners, is low in sodium, and has a magical 11 grams of protein and 16 percent of your daily calcium. Get more nutritional info here.
Serving Size: 1 container
100 calories
11 g protein
5 g fat (3 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
45 mg sodium
4 g carbohydrates (3 g sugar, 0 g fiber)
10. Boom Chicka Pop Sea Salt and Vinegar Popcorn
Get your salty fix with this gluten-free, organic, 100 percent whole-grain popcorn that's only 60 calories per cup. Get more nutritional information here.
Serving Size: 2 2/3 cup
150 calories
2 g protein
9 g fat (1 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
240 mg sodium
17 g carbohydrates (0 g sugar, 3 g fiber)
11. dang Caramel Sea Salt Toasted Coconut Chips
Not only are these chips filled with healthy coconut oils, they're also vegan, gluten free, and a good source of iron and healthy fats. You can go here for more nutritional information.
Serving Size: .7 oz
115 calories
1 g protein
7 g fat (7 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
115 mg sodium
12 g carbohydrates (8 g sugar, 3 g fiber)
12. RxBars
Made with blueberries, egg whites, dates, figs, and almonds, each bar is health in a wrapper. Oh, and they have a whopping 12 grams of protein. Get more nutritional information here.
Serving Size: 1 bar
200 calories
12 g protein
6 g fat (0 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
115 mg sodium
290 mg potassium
25 g carbohydrates (17 g sugar, 4 g fiber)
13. Sundate California Pitted Dates
Dates are rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, A1, and C, magnesium, copper, and just one-fourth of a cup carries 260 milligrams of potassium, four grams of fiber, and one gram of protein. Get more nutritional info here.
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
110 calories
1 g protein
0 g fat (0 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
0 mg sodium
260 mg potassium
30 g carbohydrates (21 g sugar, 4 g fiber)
14. Sabra Hummus
Hummus makes a great alternative to other dips and spreads because it's made primarily with cooked chickpeas, which are high in fiber, protein, potassium, and low in cholesterol and sugar. Go here for more nutritional information.
Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
70 calories
2 g protein
5 g fat (1 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
130 mg sodium
4 g carbohydrates (0 g sugar, 1 g fiber)
15. Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop! Kettle Corn
This kettle corn makes a great alternative for your movie theatre popcorn cravings. One serving has four grams of protein, six grams of fiber, four-percent of your daily iron, and is only 140 calories. For more nutritional information go here.
Serving Size: 7 1/2 cups
140 calories
4 g protein
2.5 g fat (1 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
230 mg sodium
29 g carbohydrates (0 g sugar, 6 g fiber)
16. Kashi Organic Promise Berry Fruitful
Each little whole wheat "biscuit" is made with grapes, apples, strawberries, and raspberries. You get six grams of fiber, six grams of protein, and 46 grams of whole grain per serving. Get more nutritional information here.
Serving Size: 29 biscuits
170 calories
6 g protein
0.5 g fat (0 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
0 mg sodium
170 mg potassium
42 g carbohydrates (8 g sugar, 6 g fiber)
17. Cranberry Almond + Antioxidants with Macadamia Nuts KIND Bars
18. Food Should Taste Good Original Sweet Potato Chips
These kettle-cooked sweet potato chips are only 140 calories per serving, gluten free, and have around 70 grams less sodium than the average tortilla chip. Nom, nom, nom. Get more nutritional info here.
Serving Size: 1 oz, about 14 chips
160 calories
1 g protein
9 g fat (1 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
95 mg sodium
18 g carbohydrates (4 g sugar, 3 g fiber)
19. Bare Apple Cinnamon Chips
These organic baked chips are high in vitamins and are 100 percent naturally made, which means no added sugar or preservatives. Munch on these to satisfy your crunchy cravings. Get more nutritional info here.
Serving Size: 1 oz, about a 1/2 cup
90 calories
0 g protein
0 g fat (0 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
10 mg sodium
26 g carbohydrates (21 g sugar, 4 g fiber)
20. Back To Nature Cashew Almond Pistachio Mix
One serving (1 oz.) of this mix has six grams of protein, two grams of fiber, and a good percentage of your daily iron, calcium, and vitamin E. Get more nutritional info here.
Serving Size: 1 oz
160 calories
6 g protein
13 g fat (1.5 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
100 mg sodium
7 g carbohydrates (2 g sugar, 2 g fiber)
21. Fiber One Protein Cookies and Creme
With six grams of protein and five grams of fiber, these chocolate protein bars make a great alternative to your vending machine candy options. Get more nutrition info here.
Serving Size: 1 bar
140 calories
6 g protein
6 g fat (3.5 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
105 mg sodium
18 g carbohydrates (7 g sugar, 5 g fiber)
22. Justin’s Classic Almond Butter Squeeze Pack
Each packet has a whopping seven grams of protein, three grams of fiber, and is simply made with two ingredients: California almonds and palm fruit oil. Go here for more nutritional information.
Serving Size: 1 pack
190 calories
7 g protein
16 g fat (2 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
0 mg sodium
7 g carbohydrates (2 g sugar, 3 g fiber)
23. Horizon Organic Mozzarella String Cheese
String cheese was your favorite childhood snack for a reason. It's an awesome source of protein (eight grams per stick) and calcium (20 percent of your daily need), has no sugar and contains less than one gram of carbs. Get more nutritional information here.
Serving Size: 1 stick
80 calories
8 g protein
6 g fat (3.5 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
200 mg sodium
<1 g carbohydrates (0 g sugar, 0 g fiber)
24. Beanitos Black Bean Chips
All the chip taste but with four grams of protein, five grams of fiber, and only 140 calories per serving (12 chips.) Would definitely pair well with the hummus from #14 👌. Go here for more nutritional information.
Serving Size: 1 oz, about 12 chips
140 calories
4 g protein
7 g fat (.5 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
55 mg sodium
15 g carbohydrates (0 g sugar, 5 g fiber)
25. Ola Gluten Free Granola, No Nut Vanilla
This all natural granola is made with pure vanilla and maple syrup. It's gluten free, and has four grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, and only 1.5 grams of fat per serving. Go here for more nutritional information.
Serving Size: 1/3 cup
100 calories
4 g protein
1.5 g fat (0 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
10 mg sodium
17 g carbohydrates (3 g sugar, 2 g fiber)
26. Rhythm Superfoods Zesty Nacho Kale Chips
A crispy, tangy snack with all the benefits of the miracle food that is kale. Get more nutritional information here.
Serving Size: 1 oz
140 calories
6 g protein
7 g fat (.5 g Sat. Fat, 0 g Trans Fat)
190 mg sodium
12 g carbohydrates (3 g sugar, 3 g fiber)
