We’ve all been there: hangers set and raid your pantry for the first store-bought grub (looking at you, box of cookies) you can find. Whether it’s a mid-afternoon slump at work or a late-night hunger, sacrificing a healthy diet or feeling lethargic and sick for a tasty, satisfying snack. No. From cereal and potato chips to candy and pizza, there are healthier alternatives that won’t disappoint and won’t compromise flavor. Ahead, a roundup of wholesome snacks that are just as satisfying as their counterparts. Whether your goal is to eat healthier or feel better, look no further. We’ve got all your OG’s go-to sweet and salty treats.
Before we get to the point, here’s a quick disclaimer. all Healthy Foods – Foods that tick nutritious boxes, and foods that are simply delicious and bring joy. Instead, we offer alternatives similar to your favorites but with a nutritional boost. But if something like that lucky charm or Cheetos doesn’t hit the spot, purposely stay completely guilt-free. It’s intended to give you options if you’re craving something ,salty, or sweet, but want to lean on the healthier side. I’m hungry.
Love Bird Foods
grain
You may no longer be parking in front of your TV for Saturday morning cartoons, but there’s something about breakfast staples (cereal, ICYMI) that brings comfort even into adulthood. Unlike its colorful neighbors on aisle shelves, Lovebird Cereal is made with organic, nutritious cassava and coconut, and sweetened with honey and coconut sugar. In other words, there are no artificial filler ingredients here. Plus, their products are full of prebiotic fiber that helps support gut health.
Available in 4 flavors.
snow day
pizza bite
Your classic childhood favorite (read: a slice of cheese ‘za) reimagined into gooey, bite-sized goodness. Organic veggies, grass-fed cheese and olive oil all in a grain-free golden Each satisfying, nutrient-dense (halo, protein, fiber) nibble wrapped in a crust of peanut butter delivers nostalgic cheesy bliss without the use of pesticides or fillers. Or with added sugar. Of the meat-lover and vegetarian variety, think of Snow Days Pizza Bites as a stand-in for traditional pizza. Your taste buds and your body will thank you.
Available in 4 flavors.
unreal snack
dark chocolate peanut gems
M&M’s, stay away. The Unreal Snacks range uses up to 51% less sugar than the leading brands. With no corn syrup, sugar alcohols, artificial additives or chemical dyes, these pop tidbits may taste unreal, but nothing is fake. Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems Milk Reach for the Chocolate Gem, or the Crispy Quinoa Gem for evenly chocolatey crunchy satisfaction.
Available in multiple varieties.
Siete Foods
kettle potato chips
The phrase “well replicated, never replicated” might apply in most cases, but not here. These Siete potato chips offer the perfect combination of crunchy and salty you’d expect from a traditional potato chip, with one big difference: instead of the typical refined, genetically modified vegetable oils. As is, these gems are cooked in heart-healthy, antioxidant-packed avocado oil. Did I mention the brand also has an unbeatable Doritos deception (come on me)?
Available in 6 flavors.
Lesser Evil
Paleo puff
Fellow lactose intolerant peeps, rejoice! Trade the artificially flavored and dyed Cheetos for these almost too good to be true Paleo Puffs that give the Chester Cheetah his money and then some runs. Cheese Elements (literally) but no dairy (yes, you read that right). Instead, they use organic, non-dairy seasonings to pack flavor. , is gluten-free and made with immune-boosting organic coconut oil. Try to stop with just a handful.
Available in 3 flavors.
simple mills
farmhouse cheddar crackers
No need to spoil a classic like Cheeze-Its. For starters, these cleaner crackers get an ‘A’ for the nutritional boost they offer thanks to the almond, sunflower seed, and flaxseed flour blend. Eat them alone or with black bean dip or hummus for an extra boost of protein and fiber.
Available in 5 flavors.
Toto Foods
sea salt chocolate chip cookie
This is no run-of-the-mill packaged treat. With 10 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber, and healthy amounts of carbs and fats, you won’t regret eating these plant-based, gluten-free cookies during the day or as a post-workout snack. No. Checking all the boxes for foolproof desserts is also fine. Adaptogens like the lion’s mane can reduce mild symptoms of anxiety and depression and add to the list of superfood ingredients.
Available in 2 flavors.
holy service
Gelato
A beloved snack creme de la crème: ice cream. It gets a bad reputation for its usual sugar-laden content, but a pint of Sacred Serve proves otherwise. Here’s the inside scoop: Sure, it’s technically vegan, but it’s rich and creamy. Made with powerful superfoods, adaptogenic herbs and medicinal mushrooms, not to mention naturally sweetened with coconut sugar. Is that so?
Available in 5 flavors.
real food from scratch
cauliflower pretzel twist
Pretzels may balk at some of the aforementioned meals, but don’t get twisted (pun intended): These aren’t your typical pretzels. Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots It’s chock full of a veggie blend of , tomatoes, beets, and mushrooms (something you won’t taste) with a salty, crunchy goodness and a fiber side.
guro nuts
donut
It looks, smells, tastes and feels like a donut, but it’s even better without added sugar or artificial flavors. The feeling of eating “is left. This is what we call a major “glow” up.
Available in 5 flavors.
