I always have some type of on the go snacks in my purse. Whether it be a protein bar, a bag of pretzels, nuts, a nutrition bar, or any other snack food, you’ll find it. This habit started in college while I was stuck in class, starving, wishing I had packed a healthy snack. Since then, I’ve always carried something with me. There a certainly many different on the go snacks out there, but these are a few of my favorites that fit in my purse and just so happen to follow a sweet and salty trend.
ZonePerfect Perfectly Simple bars: A recent discovery of mine, but a new favorite. It’s the perfect blend of healthy, tasty ingredients for a simple feel good, on the go snack. The Perfectly Simple bars are gluten free, packed with protein, and low calorie. When I need something to hold me over, these always fill me up! They come in a variety of flavors, but my personal favorite is the cashew and dark chocolate protein bar. At a close tie would be the almond toffee crunch though. I stocked up on a few boxes of these during my last Target trip since they were $1.00 off. Love a good deal!
Sweet Potato Fries: These are the perfect substitution to those tempting drive through fries. You can easily find these on many restaurant menus and order as take out, or make them at home. Sweet potato fries are just as easy to eat on the go as those greasy drive through fries and a lot more healthy for you.
Cocoa Almonds: Raw nuts are always a great healthy snack food, but when you’re craving something sweet and salty, cocoa almonds are perfect. Look for the ones made with natural cocoa without added sugars for the perfect hint of chocolate. A handful of almonds are just enough to hold you over until lunch or dinner time and is one of my favorite on the go snacks.
Trail Mix: Who doesn’t love trail mix!? With so many options to choose from, there’s a trail mix combination out there for everyone. I personally love the variety with trail mix and it’s much better than snacking on candy and chips.
Dipped Pretzels: Pretzels are great to eat alone or for dipping. A few great combos are peanut butter and pretzels, hazelnut and pretzels, or, if you’re really feeling sneaky, go for the cookie butter. That last option is probably not the best for you, but it is divine.
Do you have any favorite on the go snacks?
The Gastronom says
Great tips! I love to have both sweet and salty for me and the kiddos whenever we go somewhere! Thanks for the great ideas!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
I'm sure they love that! Glad I could give some more ideas!
Kelci Lately says
I just had lunch and now I'm hungry all over again! I LOVE sweet potato fries, I order them whenever I see them on a menu! Those Perfectly Simple bars look delicious and the almond toffee crunch sounds like a winner in my book! I always keep snacks in my bag when I go to class or else I become hangry! I'll have to check these out on my next Target run!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
I swear it's something about sitting in class that makes you feel hungry! I could have just eaten and still would want a snack!
Amanda says
Ohh I love sweet potato fries! I love sweet and salty, the best combination! I really love dipped pretzels, I always look for those in the store! Thanks for sharing this list of great on the go snacks! Have a lovely weekend!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
All of those are my weakness, especially chocolate with anything salty!
Eatlovemerry says
Ah that look so good!! xo
Sabrina S says
What great ideas! I just absolutely love a sweet and salty combo. I have to try the cocoa nuts you suggested. Thanks for sharing:)
Farrah Fong says
All of these sound delicious! 😀 I love the sweet + salty combination for snacks! :]