A new generation of healthier snack ideas

More businesses are starting to understand that whole foods are one of the best ways to support employee wellbeing and sustainability goals. We pride ourselves on sourcing and supplying snacks and refreshments that are better for people and have less environmental impact.

We want to make healthier choices easy for you and your teams, so here is our list of healthy snack ideas.

What are the healthiest snacks?

There are a variety of opinions when it comes to the ‘healthiest’ snack, but there are a wide range of contenders. Our advice is to look for snacks that are lower or free of additives and not excessively high in saturated fat. Many of the better choice products that we recommend are plant based, often offering higher fibre and beneficial micronutrients and in many cases a source of protein and antioxidants.

We recommend mixed seeds and nuts, as they provide a good balance of protein, fibre, and healthy fats. These nutrients support digestive health, help maintain steady energy levels, and contribute to normal brain function.

Raise does a wonderful range of nut and seed clusters, free from additives and vegan friendly. We also offer a plethora of nut options from Wholefood Earth.

What alternatives to crisps are there?

Some new and exciting products we’d recommend include Taking The Pea’s Pod Packs and Love Corn’s crunchy corn. Taking The Pea use British Marrowfat peas to create a delicious fibre and protein packed snacks. Love Corn has been a rapidly growing name in the snack space for a while and for good reason, they offer roasted corn kernels that are delicious, vegan and naturally gluten-free.

If you want something more along the lines of a traditional crisp, we also love Shore’s seaweed chips, Proper’s lentil chips and Boundless’s sorghum chips.

Using alternative ingredients and gentler cooking methods help retain flavour and texture. They also come in a range of traditional ‘crisp’ flavours so you can still get your fix.

What about healthier snack ideas for chocolate lovers?

Chocolate is often packed with sugar and saturated fats, making it extremely unhealthy when eaten in excess. We understand it’s delicious and we believe you shouldn’t have to cut it out completely.

Opting for chocolate coated snacks is a terrific way to sneak in some healthy fibre through dried fruits and nuts, whilst still indulging. We offer a range of coated snacks like Olly’s chocolate Pretzel Thins, Forest Feast Dark Chocolate Sour Cherries, Snacking Essentials Milk Chocolate Raisins and Raise’s clusters and nut pieces.

For healthier chocolate only options, it’s generally higher cocoa solids content that makes the difference – this means that it is ‘legally’ classified as chocolate and isn’t loaded with palm oil and unnecessary sulphites. Divine and Tony’s Chocolonely are two brands that take pride in ethical and sustainable cocoa. Divine is a farmer owned, Fairtrade B Corp creating tasty vegan, palm oil free chocolates. Tony’s Chocolonely is on a mission to end exploitation in cocoa, they follow five sourcing principles in the production of rich milk and dark chocolate bars free from palm oil and unnecessary additives across much of their range.

For more alternative, dietary inclusive options, Otherly and NOMO are amazing options. Otherly creates creamy oat milk-based chocolate that’s suitable for vegans. Nomo is a plant-powered and free from chocolate brand a perfect choice to cater to most dietary requirements.

If you’re interested in finding healthier snacks that are just as delicious, you’re in the right place, our team at Totally Tasty are experts in helping businesses select better choice products. If you’re ready to introduce healthier alternatives in your office try our Snack IQ audit or contact us today.