A big part of sticking with your healthy lifestyle habits is creating convenience when it comes to snacking. While many non-perishable snacks are filled with excessive sodium and poor ingredients, food manufacturers have seriously been stepping up their game and now offer tasty and healthy options. (Note: Non-perishable doesn't mean the item will last forever, it does mean it has a longer shelf life and doesn't require refrigeration to be fresh). The list below features chips, popcorn, and other beloved treats that will leave you feeling totally satisfied.
1Baked Crunchy Apples
Bareamazon.com
Bare boasts a variety ofsnacks that are made with simple ingredients, are baked (never fried),and contain no preservatives.Our favorite is the cinnamon variety which is simplyreal apples and cinnamon baked intodeliciously crunchy chips.
2Strawberry Freeze-Dried Fruit Crisps
Gold Emblem Aboundcvs.com
CVS is stocked withtons ofpantry-stocking essentials for under $3. We love their Gold Emblem Abound Line that is free from artificial preservatives, flavors, sweeteners, and colors. These free-dried fruit crisps are solely made from strawberries.
3Seasoned Crunchy Chickpeas
Saffron Roadamazon.com
Saffron Road makes incredible crunchy chickpeas, but this falafel flavor takes it up a notch. Made with organic ingredients, this variety incorporates exotic spices and is the perfect healthy snack to munch on.
4Spicy Crunchy Chickpeas
Saffron Roadamazon.com
If you're looking for a bit more heat, try the bombay spice crunchy chickpeas. They have an awesome flavor that makes these good on their own, or mixed in a salad.
5Sweet Sriracha Roasted Chickpeas
Gold Emblem Aboundcvs.com
With the perfect kick of Sriracha, these roasted chickpeas are a delicious and filling snack option.
6Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Popcorn
BOOMCHICKAPOPamazon.com
Boom Chicka Pop is a favorite of ours, and this particular kettle corn variety has the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Made with simple and real ingredients, popcorn in general is a great staple to stock up on in your pantry to help you get your whole grains.
7Breakfast Probiotic Bars
KINDamazon.com
These new breakfast probiotics bars from KIND are gluten-free and made with five super grains. We love the orange cranberry flavor and find them to be a great mini-snack option.
8Bite-Sized Quinoa Rice Cakes
Gold Emblem Aboundcvs.com
These quinoa and rice cakes have 12 grams of whole grains per serving. The white cheddar flavor is delicious and these bites are naturally gluten-free.
9Superfood Oats Single Serve Cup
purely elizabethamazon.com
Oatmeal cups can come in handy as a snack or meal option, and these superfood oats from Purely Elizabeth are low in added sugar, and contain quite a bit of fiber and protein.
10Chickpea Puffs
Hippeas Organicamazon.com
Theselight and crunchy puffs are thego-to snack right now. Made from chickpeas, these puffs are a good source of fiber and are a great vegan option.
11Cocoa Roast Almonds
Emeraldamazon.com
Portion-controlled snacks are key when it comes to pantry items. These Emerald cocoa roasted almond packsfeature a sweet chocolate taste with only 1g of added sugar.
12Sriracha Cashews
Emeraldamazon.com
These cashews feature a hot chili, garlic, and vinegar flavor thatmake for a fiery kick.
13Sea Salt Dry Roasted Edamame
Seapoint Farmsamazon.com
This high-protein vegan food is certified non-GMO and heart-healthy. Have them on their own or add them to a salad for a plant-based protein boost.
14Organic Thin Stackers
Lundbergamazon.com
Theselight, crunchy, and flavorful stackers aremade with fresh milled organic brown rice. They make the perfect base for hummus, guacamole, or even peanut butter.
15RightRice Medley
RightRiceamazon.com
This rice is made from lentils, chickpeas, and ancient grains.Each serving of RightRice has 2x the protein, 5x the fiber, and almost 25% less net carbs than white rice. The perfect shelf-stable option for a snack or side dish.
16Gluten-Free Multi-Seed Crackers
livegfreealdi.us
If you're gluten-free, snacks can be limiting. ALDI's line of liveGfree offers incredible gluten-free items at an affordable price-point. Their rosemary and olive-oil multiseed snack crackers are delicious and pair well with just about anything.
17Sweet Potato Chips
Terraamazon.com
Terra chips are made from real vegetables, making them a major upgrade from the other types of chips we're used to. Sweet potato is a popular option, but Terra also has plantain and blue potato chips.
18Almond Butter Squeeze Packs
Justin's Nut Butteramazon.com
We love these classic almond butter packets from Justin's that are portable, shelf-stable, and perfect for on-the-go. Have them by themselves, pair 'em with a piece of fruit, or add to a rice cake for a filling snack option.
19Mini Stroopwafels
Rip van Wafelsamazon.com
These sweet snack wafers only contain1g of sugar and make a great low-calorie cookie option. They haveno artificial colors or flavors, and don't have anypreservatives, trans fat, soy, or high fructose corn syrup.
20Dark Chocolate Cocoa Covered Almonds
SKINNYDIPPED ALMONDSamazon.com
We all need to make room for a few sweet-treats in the pantry, and Skinnydipped offers cocoa and chocolate covered almonds that are lower in added sugar than other options on the market. These almonds make theperfect grab and go snack for a boost of energy during the day.
21Organic Snack Bars
JONESBARamazon.com
We love that Jonesbars are 100% organic and made with real, wholesome ingredients. The peanut butter and coconut varieties are our favorite flavors that they offer.
22Gluten-Free Cherry Pie Bars
LRABARamazon.com
Larabars are one of the few bars on the market that are made withwholesome ingredients and don't contain any additives or fillers.
23Reduced Sodium Chunk Light Tuna
StarKistamazon.com
This reduced-sodium version of chunk light tuna is canned in water and requires no draining due to its pouch container. Simply eat right out of the bag oradd to salads. Starkist also offers a variety of flavored tuna that comes in a pouch, such as their lemon pepper and BBQ flavors.
24Organic Nutritional Shake
Orgainamazon.com
Orgain offers a delicious and completely organic all-in-one nutritional shake. This is a great option to have on hand if you aren't feeling well. They also make a nutritional shake for kids.
25Vegan Protein Shake
OWYNamazon.com
Another awesome shake option, these vegan plant-based drinks contain 20g of protein and have an 18 month shelf life. They are free from artificial flavors, colors, and have no preservatives. Unlike most vegan shakes, they aren't gritty at all.
26Organic Dried Fruit
Peeled Snacksamazon.com
Basically like a fruit roll-up for adults, these snacks contain only organic fruit, and are 100% USDA organic. They have quite a bit of vitamin A content and contain no added sugar.
27100% Natural Real Fruit Bar
That's Itamazon.com
Since fruit is highly perishable, something like a That's It bar is a great way to meet your 5-a-day fruit and veggie quota. These bars are 100% fruit and are perfect for the entire family.
28Steel Cut Oatmeal Cups
McCann'samazon.com
McCann's offers authentic steel cut oats that can be ready in minutes thanks to their microwaveable cup. Add berries and sliced almonds for a delicious breakfast or snack option.
29Organic Flax Chia Paks
Carrington Farmsamazon.com
No refrigeration is necessary for these organic flax chia packs. They are 100% USDA organic, gluten-free, and the perfect addition to any yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothie for extra fiber and healthy fats.
30Lemon and Pepper Seasoned Tuna Pouch
Bumble Beeamazon.com
This snack kit from Bumble Bee has under 300mg of sodium per serving and packs all the omega-3s you need for the day in just one 70-calorie pouch. The spoon included is super handy as well.
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