20 Delicious Healthy Snacks We Promise You Haven't Tried Yet
We'll definitely be filling our office snack drawer with these indie picks from Mouth.com.
Let's face it: You're not always in the mood to snack on fresh fruit. But you don't have to resort to vending-machine potato chips, either: We partnered with Mouth.com to put together a collection of healthy indie snacks made with wholesome ingredients. Each one comes in at a max of 170 calories per serving—and most of them also pack a dose of fiber and protein to keep you satisfied. We can't think of a better way to stock your office snack drawer...or car...or beach bag. Visit mouth.com to purchase items from the collection, or click through the slideshow to preview our picks.
Just Pure Foods Spicy Jalapeno Tomato Chips
“I never would have thought to turn tomatoes into chips, but these have lots of great umami flavor—for just 80 calories a serving.” —Laura Sampedro, production director
Per 28-gram serving: 80 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 240 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein
$10.50, mouth.com
Jan's Farmhouse Crisps
“You can see (and taste!) the real pistachios and dried cranberries in these.” —Robin Hilmantel, online deputy editor
Per 8-crisp serving: 100 cal, 2.5 g fat, 17 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 180 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein
$8.50, mouth.com
Pulse Salted Crispy Chickpeas
Ruby Bay Seafood Teriyaki King Salmon Jerky
“This tastes like lox, which is great if you want a high-protein snack but aren’t in the mood for beef.” —Christina Heiser, online senior associate editor
Per 1.25-oz serving: 88 cal, 1 g fat (1 g saturated), 4 carbs, 1 g sugar, 813 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 18 g protein
$7, mouth.com
Just Pure Foods Pesto Zucchini Chips
“The pesto flavoring on these zucchini chips tastes so fresh! And it doesn’t hurt that they come with a hit of fiber, protein, and vitamins A, C, and K.” —Christina Heiser, online senior associate editor
Per 1.5-oz serving: 140 cal, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 390 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein
$10.50, mouth.com
Granola Lab Chocolate Coffee Granola
“This is everything I love—coffee, chocolate, and hazelnuts—in a lovely breakfast-y ensemble. And unlike some granolas, the sugar count—five grams per quarter-cup—isn’t through the roof.” —Marissa Gainsburg, assistant fitness editor
Per 1/4-cup serving: 144 cal, 8 g fat (2 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 31 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein
$12.75, mouth.com
Pacific Pickle Works Spicy Pickled Asparagus
The Real Dill Caraway Garlic Dills
“These have just the right amount of garlicky flavor—and they’re pretty low-sodium for a pickle (just 150 mg of sodium per ounce).” —Ashley Oerman, online associate editor
Per 1-oz serving: 10 cal, 1 g sugar, 150 mg sodium, 1 g fiber
$17, mouth.com
Blackbird Food Co. Savory Rosemary Granola
“This is the perfect blend of (not-too) sweet and savory. It would go great with plain Greek yogurt.” —Sandra Roldan, senior producer
Per 1-oz serving: 124 cal, 6.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 14 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 78 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber, 3.5 g protein
$12, mouth.com
Just Pure Foods Cheesy Kale Chips
“These tasted so flavorful (probably from the soy-free chickpea miso). I love that each serving has five grams of protein and three grams of fiber.” —Gabrielle Porcaro, senior fashion and market editor
Per 1-oz serving: 120 cal, 8 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 10 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 250 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein
$10.50, mouth.com
Pipsnacks White Truffle Pipcorn
“I could eat the whole bag! It’s got a nice balance of smoky truffle flavor and saltiness. And I don't feel too indulgent because 2.5 cups is only 120 calories.” —Sandra Roldan, senior producer
Per 2.5-cup serving: 120 cal, 6 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 19 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 190 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein
$8, mouth.com
Field Trip Cracked Pepper Turkey Jerky
“The cracked pepper combined perfectly with the turkey jerky. And I can’t believe each ounce has just 70 calories and 12 grams of protein.” —Jennifer Peña, online video editor/producer
Per 1-oz serving: 70 cal, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 3 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 310 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 12 g protein
$8.50, mouth.com
Hot Bread Kitchen Lavash Crackers
“These would be such a great afternoon snack—like grabbing a sesame seed bagel, but better (and with a totally reasonable 110 calories per ounce).” —Cassie Skoras, designer
Per 1-oz serving: 110 cal, 4 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 16 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 270 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein
$7.25, mouth.com
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Just Pure Foods Crispy Onion Rings
“These definitely satisfy cravings for greasy onion rings—but in a light, crunchy way. And I like that they only have five grams of fat per serving.” —Tracey Ford, online managing editor
Per 1-oz serving: 120 cal, 5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 16 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 210 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein
$10.50, mouth.com
Fuller Foods Blue Cheese Jalapeno Cheesy Puffs
“These are really light and crispy—like Cheetos but with a distinct blue cheese flavor. They have a slight kick but aren’t too spicy; I’d probably end up eating handfuls, but that’s okay since 22 sticks (one serving) have just 130 calories.” —Justin Miller, online designer
Per 22-stick serving: 130 cal, 5.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 18 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 240 mg sodium, 1.5 g fiber, 3 g protein
$6.50, mouth.com
Allgood Provisions Organic Trail Mix
“This trail mix is sweet, savory, and crazy good. I’m used to the version sold at my drugstore, which tastes waxy and too sugary. This pack tastes fresh and has four grams of protein per serving.” —Ashley Oerman, online associate editor
Per 1-oz serving: 140 cal, 6 g fat (0 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 65 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein
$5, mouth.com
Three Jerks Filet Mignon Beef Jerky
“The texture of this beef jerky is much more tender than what I was expecting having only tasted other types of beef jerky before. And you can’t beat the protein count—12 grams per ounce. Love it!” —Charesse James, junior producer
Per 1-oz serving: 100 cal, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 6 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 370 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 12 g protein
$14, mouth.com
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Bjornqorn Sun-Popped Popcorn
“It actually tasted like corn, unlike most packaged popcorn. And it’s great that there are only four ingredients: organic popcorn, safflower oil, nutritional yeast, and salt.” —Lisa Chudnofsky, site director
Per 1-oz serving: 134 cal, 7 g fat (0 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 193 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein
$6, mouth.com
Battenkill Brittle
“These have a seriously satisfying crunch and just the right amount of sweetness from the maple syrup, not to mention healthy fats and five grams of protein!” —Lauren Del Turco, assistant social media editor
Per 1-oz serving: 170 cal, 13 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 10 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 10 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein
$4.75, mouth.com
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