When you have a craving for something crunchy, nothing else but your favorite crunchy snack will cut it. We know, we’ve all been there! Finding healthy crunchy snacks that satisfy your craving is not always the easiest thing to do.
Cravings for crunchy snacks usually lead to grabbing a bag of chips, or something else that’s bound to add inches to your waistline. Everything in moderation — we’re not saying to avoid those kinds of snacks, we’re just saying that it’s a good idea to add more healthy crunchy snacks to your cupboards to satisfy those cravings.
There are plenty of healthy crunchy snacks out there that will not only satisfy you without all the empty calories, they’ll also give you the energy you need to carry you through the day until your next full meal.
Here are some of the best healthy snacks we recommend adding to your grocery list to balance out your other special occasion treats.
Top 5 Healthy Crunchy Snacks
Popcorn
What? Popcorn.. healthy? Yes that’s right — air-popped, low-fat popcorn is one of the better healthy crunchy snacks you can consume. You might be surprised to know that two cups of popcorn contains fewer calories and fat than a handful of chips! Since popcorn is a source of fiber it will also leave you feeling full longer than a less-healthy alternative.
Nuts and Seeds
Don’t let their high fat content fool you, nuts and seeds are actually quite healthy due to the fact that they contain mono and polyunsaturated fats. They’re also chock full of fiber, protein and antioxidants. However, nuts and seeds are dense in calories, so be careful not to overindulge.
Raw Vegetables
You can’t go wrong with chopped up raw vegetables — or crudités if you want to get fancy about it. Serve with your favorite low-fat dip and you have one of the most guilt-free healthy crunchy snacks available.
Roasted Chickpeas
Although somewhat of an acquired taste, roasted chickpeas are inexpensive, full of flavor, and a great source of iron and fiber. You can either buy them roasted, or roast them yourself if you know how. With a little searching you can find a roasted chickpea recipe to appeal to whatever taste you’re in the mood for.
Crispy Green Freeze Dried Fruit
We are proud to offer one of the best healthy crunchy snacks on the market. Get all the flavor of your favorite fruits in a snack that’s easy to transport, easy to consume, and requires absolutely no prep work. Just grab and go! You can even combine Crispy Green freeze dried fruit with other items on this list, such as nuts and seeds, for an irresistible medley of crunchy goodness.
Did we leave your favorite healthy crunchy snack off the list? Share some of your favorites with us and let everyone know what’s satisfying your crunchy cravings. Bonus points if they pair well with our freeze dried fruit!
