On the Go Snacks For Kids and Adults Alike
It’s hard to resist when a snack attack comes calling. And far too often, I’ve grabbed something full of sugar, artificial coloring, or some other garbage. THAT ALL CHANGES NOW. Surely there has to be some on the go snacks that both taste good and aren’t terrible for you, right?
Why yes, hypothetical question asker, such snacks do exist. Whether you’re going back to school shopping with your children or picking up something on your own, I gotchu covered. Check out these snacks next time you’re browsing the aisles.
Chocodates
Admittedly, I was not a fan of almonds OR dates when I was a kiddo. Of course, I never experienced either of those foods covered in chocolate. Had that been the case, I would have been nuts about ‘em.
Luckily, you don’t have to live the same date-free life that I did. Chocodates are real simple: they’re an almond squeezed inside a date and covered in chocolate. Even better, they’re individually wrapped, so you can snack on them throughout the day without going too crazy. They’re also gluten-free and GMO-free, and most importantly, super tasty. Get yourself a date that won’t stand you up!
Fresh Cravings Salsa and Tortilla Chips Snack Pack
When I go to a Mexican restaurant, the biggest issue is chips. There are WAY TOO MANY of them. I probably eat the equivalent of 17 large bags of tortilla chips while waiting for my meal to arrive. That is no good – the sodium and carb consumption goes through the roof.
That’s why I’m such a fan of these snack packs from Fresh Cravings. The salsa is never cooked and is a combo of fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, hand-picked vegetables, and zesty spices. And the amount of chips is far more manageable. That’s what I want out of my on the go snacks. You can pick your own packs up from the produce section of your local Walmart.
As a bonus, if you use the grocery store app Ibotta, you can save $2 when you purchase a combo of Fresh Cravings’ salsa tubs and Salsa and Tortilla Chips. If you’re not using Ibotta, you can sign up here. It’s awesome – you get money back on common grocery items simply by taking a picture of your receipt.
Fizzique Sparkling Protein Water
Can’t get your kids to drink enough water during the day? What if you could mix up their routine a bit while packing in 20 grams of protein? What if that mixed-up routine also had no sugar and only 80 calories per can? What if I stopped asking these questions?
The answer to all of the above is Fizzique Sparkling Protein Water. I drink it after exercising so I don’t feel way too sore throughout the day. In the true spirit of on the go snacks, drink one of these either mid-morning or mid-afternoon to beat any kind of lull in energy. Sign up for the Fizzique email list and score 10 percent off your first order just by signing up for their email list.
El Norteño Beef Jerky and Meat Sticks
Sorry to all my non-Texan readers, as you can only pick these up in the Lone Star State (for now, at least). But El Norteño’s beef jerky and meat sticks are so tasty I had to include ‘em. These on the go snacks are in all Fiesta grocery stores, as well as certain HEB, Shell, and Valero locations. And if you’re not a Texan, you can pick them up on Amazon and through the El Norteño website.
With original, jabanero, hot jerky, and lime options, there’s something for everyone. The beef jerky pouches contain 24g of protein and their own hot sauce if you need a more CALIENTE experience. The meat sticks have 5g of protein, just 1g of sugar, and MSG-free. For a unique twist, stick ‘em in a Michelada or a similar refreshing beverage. Ha, I just said to stick a stick somewhere. My vocabulary is impressive.
The next time you’re looking for some on the go snacks that both you and your kids will dig, check these products out. They just might become a new favorite.
Disclaimer: I received free samples of some of the products included here, but I only recommend products I thoroughly enjoy.
