We’ve expounded on our love of snacks in many a post. Being as active as we are, and working the long hours that we do, we are always looking for healthy treats to keep us going in between meals. We last shared our favorite sweets in Super Sweets, and now we’re on to the savory. Here’s 9 of our go-to favorites!
ROW 1: HARD BOILED EGG. At about 80 calories with 7 grams of protein, a hard boiled egg is a filling snack that doesn’t fill you up. There is ongoing discussion about the cholesterol count, but recent research has concluded that infrequent egg consumption does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Conveniently packaged in its own natural carrying case, boil them up and take them to go!
SEASNAX. Seasnax roasted seaweed sheets are marketed as “strangely addictive” and that they are. This is great news as seaweed is nutrient packed! It’s one of the richest sources of minerals, high in Iodine, Vitamin B12 and potassium. Seasnax come in convenient single serve packs that are a ridiculously low 15 calories a piece.
EPIC BARS AND BITES. Epic bars and bites are meat, fruit, and nut based, that make a deliciously satisfying, slightly sweet and savory snack. Following the principals of the popular Paleo diet inspired by our ancestors, each bar is made with 100% grass fed meat and are just 140 calories — rich in protein, low in carbohydrate and sugar, gluten free, grain free, soy and dairy free. With gourmet flavors like Bison Bacon Cranberry and Lamb Current Mint, these bars and bites are so rich in flavor they could be a meal… or at least an appetizer.
ROW 2: JUSTINS SNACK PACKS. Justin’s are known for their delicious all-natural nut butters, and now available are these combo snack packs of pretzels with peanut, almond, and hazlenut butter. They’re 180 calories each, with 4g of protein, 18g carbs, and just 2.5g of saturated fat (12g total).
ENLIGHTENED ROASTED BROAD BEAN CRISPS. In spicy flavors like Sriracha, Wasabi, and Mesquite BBQ, Enlightened Roasted Broad Bean Crisps are a nutrition powerhouse, packed with protein and fiber. Lightly roasted in sunflower oil, sprinkled with sea salt, and seasoned to crunchy perfection, each serving has just 100 calories, 7g protein, and 15g carbohydrates, of which 5g is fiber. They are gluten-free and available as well in convenient single packs.
MAUNA LOA MACADAMIA NUTS. If you love Macadamia nuts, these Mauna Loa 100 calorie pouches keep you from overdoing it with these delicious, but high calorie nuts. Everything in moderation is our motto, and these single serve packs make portion control easy.
ROW 3: SOMERSAULTS SUNFLOWER SEED CRUNCHY BITES. Sunflower seeds are a nutritionally dense superfood, packed with protein, fiber, vitamin E, and healthy fats, and these Crunchy Bites pack them into a savory snack. Available in a variety of flavors, each single serving 1 oz. pack has 150 calories, 12g carbohydrates, and 1g saturated fat (9g total).
STRING CHEESE. Promoted as a kids snack, string cheese is a perfect on the go treat for grown-ups too. Individually wrapped, each cheese stick has 80 calories and 8 grams of protein, similar to a hard boiled egg, and is packed with calcium too. Mozzarella, Cheddar, Colby Jack and more — you can have all your favorite cheeses in a cheese stick!
SKINNY POP POPCORN. If you love popcorn, you’ll love Skinny Pop. It tastes like movie popcorn but has just 100 skinny calories in a single serving bag.
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