Snacks were one of the primary ways Americansnourishedthemselves.

Read on for our honest reviewsand to see where it’s possible for you to buy the winners!

The expert’s take:“Sorghum is an ancient grain that is naturally packed with antioxidants.

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The expert’s take:“This salsa is only made with natural ingredients and no preservatives.

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Our tasting notes: “Wow, can you say, ‘healthy Pringle?’

The expert’s take:“This snack is made with nourishing ingredients like peanut butter and cocoa.

Our tasting notes: “Nothing super-crazy is happening texturally here.

KEHO Curry in a Hurry Bar

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These organic gummies contain only two ingredientsmango and vitaminfor a simply sweet whole-food-based snack.

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Say hello to the best innovation in crunchy snacking: Bada Bean Bada Boom.

Chasin' Dreams Farm sweet and salty popped sorghum

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The expert’s take:“Everything but the bagel seasoning goes well on just about everythingincluding fava beans!

The expert’s take:“Hot and spicy usually also means fried when it comes to snacks.

Our tasting notes: “Whisps are a cheese snack that knows how to balance crispy and buttery.

Ancient Provisions Cheddar Cheezish Gluten-Free Crackers

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This high-protein, low-carb snack is tangy, yet packs a little less heat than I expected.

Best healthy meat snack: Stryve’s Peppered Biltong

Biltong is like jerkybut better.

This is like a grown-up version of the classic coconut candy that isn’t cloyingly sweet.

Chosen Foods Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

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Best healthy sweet snack: SkinnyDipped Cashews

These aren’t your average chocolate-covered nuts.

The expert’s take:“I love how these snacks contain plant-based protein to help promote satiety.

And these Skinny Dipped snacks have just enough chocolate to satisfy cravings without going overboard.

Real Food From the Ground Up cauliflower potato chips

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Dark chocolate is a natural source of antioxidants and contains important minerals like magnesium and copper.

So, enjoying these sweet treats also gives your body some important nutrition,” says Manaker.

Our tasting notes:“Goodbye my sweet, sweet BBQ potato chips!

Malua Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

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I literally eat these by the handful,” says Tarantino.

Solely Organic Whole Fruit Mango Gummies

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Bada Bean Bada Boom Everything Bagel Snack

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Whisps Hot and Spicy Cheese Crisps

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Stryve peppered beef biltong

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Core coconut chocolate chip bar

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SkinnyDipped cashews

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Toodaloo adaptogenic trail mix

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