Eating well just got a whole lot more delicious! It is often difficult to find tasty snacks to fit really specific dietary needs. Some folks can’t stand gluten, some can’t tolerate dairy and others choose to only go organic. Either way, we found a variety of tasty options for particular eaters and these are our favorites.
PJ’s Organics – PJ’s Organics is the only line of USDA Organic frozen burritos. Available in a variety of classic flavors such as Skinny and Steak & Cheese as well as breakfast varieties including Denver Breakfast and Surf’s Up– these burritos are made with non-GMO, healthy ingredients that keep the protein high and the calorie count low.
GoPicnic is the premier line of delicious and nutritionally balanced shelf-stable ready-to-eat meal, snack & breakfast kits. GoPicnic’s better-for-you selections offer the perfect balance of grains, protein, fiber and calories. GoPicnic’s three portion-controlled but filling ready-to-eat breakfast meals contain no artificial colors, flavors, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup or added MSG. All for under 400 calories, the protein packed kits do not require refrigeration or preparation making it easy to simply pack, open and enjoy! The breakfast line also caters to special diets including gluten-free and vegetarian.
Lucy’s Holiday Sugars and Chocolate Merry Mint Cookies are a great holiday alternative for folks who’d like to enjoy a cookie or two, while maintaining fairly strict eating habits. Like all Lucy’s cookies, the holiday varieties are gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and allergy friendly! Made without wheat, dairy milk, butter, eggs, casein, peanuts, or other tree nuts, anyone with or without dietary needs can enjoy these! ($5.49)
Funley’s super crackers are made with 100% natural and real ingredients, including nutrition-rich vegetables like broccoli, carrots and sweet potatoes. SUPER CRACKERS come in four indulgent flavors: “Cheddar n’ Stuff,” “Pizza n’ Stuff,” “Ranch n’ Stuff,” and “Cornbread n’ Stuff,” each with superfood veggies hidden in every bite and are a good source of essential vitamins and minerals – but you would never know it!
Wholly Granolly Clusters, all-natural unique new bite-sized, poppable wholesome and crunchy granola clusters with flavors such as Apple Berry, Double Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Pretzel. HOLLY GRANOLLY is delicious with yogurt parfait, ice cream and milkshakes!
STIX IN THE MUD are chocolate cookie clusters, and come in 3 variety flavors including Original, Caramel and Peanut Butter. Funley’s products pack a healthy punch with no preservatives, trans-fats or high fructose corn syrup, and no artificial anything. The snacks are a good source of Vitamin D, calcium and iron.
Nate’s Meatless Meatballs – This line of vegan and vegetarian meatballs are perfect to throw on top of spaghetti, in a sub, or just to eat on their own. Flavors include Classic, Savory Mushroom, and Zesty Italian. Made with protein packed soy and still have the texture and consistency of regular meatballs.
Justin’s, maker of all-natural, high-quality nut butters and peanut butter cups, offers nut butter squeeze packs that are perfect for any brown bagged lunch. Packed with protein and providing an excellent source of vitamin E and a good source of fiber, these squeeze packs come in a variety of delicious flavors such as Maple Almond Butter, Chocolate Hazelnut Butter and Classic Almond Butter, just to name a few. Looking for something to satisfy a sweet tooth? Justin’s organic Milk and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups offer the taste expected from a sweet treat, without the guilt!
18 Rabbits, maker of organic, artisan granola and granola bars, offers a family of items perfect for brown bags and lunches everywhere! The bars come in a variety of flavors, such as Cherry, Dark Chocolate & Almond and Date, Pecan & Coconut, as well as their delicious granola.
Quest Protein Chips are the world’s first high-protein snack chip. A revolutionary high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free chip, one that’s actually good for you! Quest Protein Chips come in three varieties – Sea Salt, Barbeque, and Sour Cream & Cheddar – in a personal-sized, 1-1/8 oz. (32 gram) bag, with other flavors and sizes to come. Quest Protein Chips are available on the Quest website and will be launching at retail later this summer.
Stack Wine allows party-goers to enjoy single-serve glasses of delicious wines at home or on-the-go. If you have a habit of finishing off the bottle or just drinking far more than you’d prefer, this is a super smart choice for you, your sobriety and your waistline. The stylish packaging is 100% recyclable and preserves wine longer. The tear apart elegant stemless “glasses” are available in a Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay. Users simply: zip loose the sleeve, snap apart the glasses, and peel back a foil seal to sip.
