Better-for-You-Snacks

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I have been on a quest to find better-for-you snacks, since I'm quite the snacker, and my kids are often craving a snack afterschool.  

Although I do make a lot of smoothies and homemade treats, pre-packaged snacks can be very convenient, and below are ones we've tried that we love that are much better in terms of ingredients than their counterparts, which are full of additives, artificial colors, and other inflammatory ingredients.  

 

Let me know if there are any others we should try!

CauliPuffs - Salt & Pepper

I loved these CauliPuffs so much!   It's hard for me to resist those cheesy puffed snacks, but I know even the more popular "natural" ones can be full of preservatives and additives.  These CauliPuffs are a tasty substitute-  crunchy, airy, with a great salt & pepper seasoning.  

From the Ground Up - Cauliflower Stalks

The first time I tried the Sea Salt Cauiflower Stalks, I honestly wasn't expecting much, but I was blown away by the texture and taste.  I was addicted! Made from cassava and cauliflower, they are light and airy, but with just enough crunch and flavor to keep you wanting more.  

Kibo Chickpea Chips

The Chickpea Chips are gluten free, have 6g of protein, and have a nice crunch!  They come in 3 flavors - Pico de Gallo, Sea Salt, Mediterranean Herb (the Sea Salt and Mediterranean Herb were my faves).

Hippeas

Hippeas are another snack made from chickpeas.  The puffs come in a variety of flavors (my fave is the Vegan White Cheddar), and have 4g of protein and 3g of fiber.  It's another tasty, healthy alternative to those cheesy puff snacks.

PeaTos

PeaTos was a pandemic find for me.  These pea-based snacks have a satisfying crunch, and I was pleasantly surprised with how tasty they were.  They offer various flavors and varieties, and my fave is the Crunchy Onion Rings, which taste very similar to the more well-known crunchy onion ring snack, but the PeaTos version is plant-based and is made with better-for-you ingredients.