Organic Snacks to Stock Up Your Healthy Pantry

A roundup of certified organic snacks that are perfect for on-the-go snacking and school lunches.

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Let’s face it – sometimes you just need snacks.

Whether you’re on-the-go driving kids to sports, heading to the gym straight from work, or dealing with a mid-afternoon slump at your desk – whatever the reason. Better to have something healthy on hand than succumb to the drive-through or junk from the vending machine, right?

So with that in mind, I’ve been keeping tabs on the newest organic snacks for you. Many of these I discover at the Natural Products Expo, where I go to keep on top of the trends in natural food and personal care products. Some I find at the ShiftCon blogging conference – where they have amazing brands ready to talk to us about their products. Others, I just see at the store and buy!

The cool thing about these snacks is that they are all certified USDA Organic snacks. That means they are made with organic, nonGMO ingredients and have no artificial colors or flavors added. So even though they are snacks, they are healthier for you (and the planet) than most snacks you find at the grocery store.

(Yes, I received a few free samples, but I promise you, I love all of these snacks! There are a few affiliate links in this post. If you make a purchase through a link, I may receive a small commission, at no extra charge to you of course. Thank you for supporting Mindful Momma!)

Favorite Certified Organic Snacks

Gorilly Goods

I never thought raw food snacks were all that tasty but Gorilly Goods has changed my mind! The banana based fruit & nut blends are incredible – both the Forest (chocolate) and the Jungle (original) varieties. Love the Sweet Curry Cashew blend too. I’m really hoping these show up in Whole Foods or my local food co-op soon!

• Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO
• Fair Trade ingredients
• Vegan
• Raw

Figgy Pops

These Tart Cherry Fig Supersnacks from Made in Nature are the ultimate power snack. A blend of fruit and nuts (figs, cherries, walnuts, cashews), mixed with cocoa nibs, coconut flakes and cinnamon means they are packed full of energy but satisfyingly sweet too. Other flavor combos available too, but these are my favorite!

• Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Project Verified
• No refined sugar added
• Available at Costco, Whole Foods and REI

 

Barnana

If you haven’t tried Barnana yet, run to your nearest Whole Foods or food co-op and buy some immediately. Unless you don’t like bananas. But who doesn’t like bananas? Especially when they are dehydrated and covered in a peanut butter or chocolate coating. They have other flavors too (coffee, coconut and apple cinnamon), plus a plain version. Peanut butter is the best in my opinion!

• Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Verified
• Fair Trade ingredients
• Gluten-free
• Good source of potassium

 

Love Crunch Granola Bars

If you’ve ever had Love Crunch granola, you know how addicting it is. Now all that healthy goodness is available in a granola bar! Stash one in your purse or your desk drawer and you’ll never even think of hitting up the vending machine. Dark chocolate granola base mixed with either red berries, peanut butter or macaroon.

• Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Project Verified

 

Nutiva O’Coconut

When the sweets craving hits I like to pop one of these lightly sweetened coconut treats for a quick fix. But beware – this could turn into a serious addiction! We burned through two bags in no time flat. Get the Hemp & Chia version for extra goodness in each bite!

• Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Project Verified
• Fair Trade Certified
• Only 60 calories each

 

Pamela’s Oat Up Bars

I love me a good oat bar and these are one of the best! They may be gluten-free but they are certainly not short on texture or good flavor. I’ve tried the peanut butter and chocolate almond varieties but also available in cinnamon, cranberry orange and ginger spice.

• Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Project Verified
• Certified gluten free by GFCO

Peas Please

When only salty and crunchy will do, these pea-protein based snacks are healthier than those bright orange fake cheese puffs you were about to grab. Peeled Snacks, known mainly for dried fruit snacks has proven it’s worth in the salty snack department. I recommend the Southwest Spice or Sea Salt flavors!

• Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Verified
• Gluten-free
• 5 grams each of protein and fiber per serving
• Available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target

 

 

Fruit Fusion

More than just your average fruit, nut & seed combo, these blends are flavored – with good-for-you ingredients like maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, fruit juices and spices – making them a very satisfying snack.

• Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Project Verified
• No refined sugar
• Unsulfured fruit

 

Nature’s Bakery Honey & Oat Bar

A healthier alternative to the generic cereal bars sold in most grocery stores, these are perfect for the school lunch box. These fruit based bars come in apple cinnamon, strawberry and blueberry flavors.

•  Certified USDA Organic
• Non-GMO Project Verified
• Certified Kosher

 

 

Leaf & Love Lemonade

We know kids don’t need extra sugar but we still want to give them a “special drink” every once in a while. Enter Leaf & Love Organics, with a zero sugar lemonade juice box. It is sweetened with natural stevia leaf, which has zero calories and no effect on blood sugar. We’re past the juice box phase at our house but I tried some at ShiftCon and I think it tastes delicious and very refreshing!

• Certified USDA Organic
• Zero Sugar
• Only 5 calories per box
• Gluten-free

 

Have you tried any new organic snacks lately? What are your favorites?