15 Healthiest Snacks You Can Buy at Walmart

Walmart now offers a big selection of organic, gluten-free, non-GMO foods. Next time you're there, fill your cart with these healthy options.

Veggie Pops
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Made in Nature Veggie Pops

These crunchy and delicious organic snacks are made from real veggies including kale, cauliflower, and bell peppers; they also offer plant-based proteins like chickpeas, nuts, and seeds. Each serving of Made in Nature Salt & Pepper Veggie Pops has seven grams of protein and four grams of fiber to get you through the day. Unlike some other puffed veggie snacks, these contain no powders or fillers. Check out these 30 healthy snacks no adult needs to feel guilty about eating.

Bobs Red Mill Muesli
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Bob’s Red Mill Muesli

Whether it’s part of your breakfast or a snack, muesli is a great option. Bob’s Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli contains a nutritious blend of 100 percent whole grains, seeds, nuts, and dried fruit. It’s vegan, high in fiber, and low in sugar, and it’s delicious served with yogurt and fresh fruit, eaten as a hot or cold cereal, or used to make overnight oats—just add milk or almond milk and refrigerate overnight.

Good Belly Shots
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GoodBelly StraightShots

Put some probiotic power into your shopping cart with GoodBelly StraightShots. They’re delicious dairy-free, oat-based shots with no added sugar; plus, they contain 20 billion live and active probiotic cultures of the superhero strain LP299V. This probiotic is scientifically proven to promote healthy digestion and overall wellness. StraightShots are USDA-certified organic, vegan, kosher, and soy-free, and they’re available in three yummy flavors: Lemon Drop, Original and Yumberry (yumberries are an actual subtropical fruit loaded with antioxidants). Let your kids try these 11 healthy after-school snacks.

Pistachios
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Wonderful Pistachios

It seems like snack foods tend to be mostly carbohydrates and can leave you feeling hungry again in no time. That’s why I love snacking on nuts such as pistachios: You get filling protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Nearly 90 percent of the fats in pistachios are the healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated types. Pistachios are also one of the lowest-calorie snacking nuts, so you get to have more per serving compared with other nuts. For more filling meals, try using Wonderful Pistachios instead of croutons on your salad, or chopped pistachios instead of bread crumbs on your baked chicken or fish.

Quest Cookies
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Quest Protein Cookies

Give in to your cookie cravings without worrying about your blood sugar. Quest’s Protein Cookies serve up 15 grams of protein and at least nine grams of fiber to help keep you satisfied—and only a gram of sugar! They come in all the classic varieties; my favorites are Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter. Try these 17 on-the-go snacks nutritionists keep in their bags.

Blueberries
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Great Value Frozen Blueberries

With frozen blueberries in your freezer, you’ll always have a delicious and nutritious snack at the ready. At just 80 calories a cup, blueberries deliver plenty of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Fiber helps support healthy digestion; vitamin C supports your immune system. Blueberries are perfect in smoothies and as a topping for oatmeal, cereal, and yogurt. Plus, frozen blueberries last ten months in the freezer—not that they ever make it that long in my house. Walmart’s store brand Great Value has both organic frozen blueberries and conventionally grown frozen blueberries to choose from.

protein and kale
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Amazing Grass Protein & Kale

This organic, plant-based protein powder combines pea, chia, and quinoa proteins with leafy greens such as kale. With one serving, you’ll get 20 grams of protein and the equivalent of a full cup of greens. Amazing Grass Protein & Kale is vegan and gluten-free. Keep these 9 healthy snacks in your desk drawer.

Bare apple chips
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Bare Fuji & Reds Apple Chips

If you’re looking to keep your snacking simple, here’s your solution: These apple chips contain only one ingredient: non-GMO (genetically modified organism) apples. There’s no added sugars or oils, and they’re a good source of fiber. Bare Apple Chips are baked, not fried, and have a satisfying and healthy crunch.

Oatmeal
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Earnest Eats PRO: Protein + Probiotic Oatmeal Cups

These gluten-free oatmeal cups pack a powerful combo of around 15 grams of grass-fed whey protein and one billion CFUs—colony-forming units—of probiotics per cup. Along with oats, Earnest Eats PRO cups feature the superfood whole grains quinoa and amaranth to offer a filling and satisfying breakfast or snack. Just add boiling water and you’re ready to enjoy. Check out the 7 ancient grains that could become the next quinoa.

Hummus
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Cedar’s Organic Hommus

Looking for a delicious dip for raw vegetables or a spread for whole-grain bread, chips, or crackers? Pick up Cedar’s Organic Roasted Red Pepper Hommus. Made from whole-food ingredients—primarily fresh chickpeas—it’s vegan and gluten-free with only 70 calories per tablespoon.

Good seed bread
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Dave’s Killer Bread

Packed with protein, fiber, and whole grains and no artificial ingredients, this organic bread is delicious at meals or as the base for a quick snack. Dave’s Killer Bread’s Good Seed Bread is made with the goodness of flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, brown sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds and contains 660 milligrams of omega-3s. If you’re watching calories, they also have Thin-Sliced bread. Check out the most popular Walmart item in every state.

Synergy Drink
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GT’s Living Foods Synergy Organic Kombucha

Kombucha—fermented tea—is rich in probiotics, which is good news for your immune system and digestive health. GT’s Living Foods Synergy Organic Kombucha Watermelon Wonder is organic, vegan, and gluten-free, and it pairs raw kombucha with fresh-pressed watermelon, sweet cherry, and tart lime. Don’t miss out on these 30 healthy snacks that can help you lose weight.

Milk
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Elmhurst Milked Oats

Oat milk is the newest plant-based milk alternative on grocery-store shelves. Elmhurst Milked Oats is vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free milk with 20 grams of whole grains per glass and just five simple ingredients. It’s a great addition to your cereal or smoothies and for stirring into your coffee or tea.

sea snax
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SeaSnax Roasted Seaweed

With only 15 calories per serving, SeaSnax Roasted Seaweed is roasted with extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt. It’s free of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and genetically modified ingredients. Delicious right out of the bag, they’re also nice as a topping on salads or sandwiches—or as a base for your favorite dips. Don’t be shocked by the craziest things Walmart employees have seen at work.

Sharp Cheddar
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Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar

Here’s a protein-rich snack that’s also rich in calcium: Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cracker Cuts are presliced for perfect snacking and easy portion control—four cracker-sized slices are only 120 calories. Cabot’s cheddars are naturally lactose-free and gluten-free. They’re also minimally processed, made with milk, salt, and cheese cultures, and do not contain animal rennet. Cabot Creamery is a family-farmer owned cooperative that gives 100 percent of its profits back to its farmers. Want more healthy snack ideas? Check out these 15 things you’re not buying from Walmart but should be.

Christy Brissette, MS, RD
Christy Brissette, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and a leading nutrition and food communications expert. President of 80 Twenty Nutrition, a nutrition and food media company, her mission is to end food confusion and dieting once and for all. As a spokesperson, she is regularly interviewed on nutrition and health by CTV National News, CBC, The Globe and Mail, and many more. Her work as a nutrition and food writer, blogger, recipe developer, and YouTube video producer has been featured in Reader's Digest, The Huffington Post, as well as many other national and international magazines.

In the earlier part of her career, Christy was the dietitian for cancer survivorship at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center (PMCC) in Toronto, Canada, one of the top five cancer centers in the world. During her time there, Christy created and delivered innovative nutrition education programs such as interactive live online nutrition and cooking classes that were streamed to other cancer centers across the country. While at the PMCC, Christy received their prestigious Innovation in Education Award and was recognized for using innovative and creative tools and strategies to foster a supportive learning environment and for stimulating critical thinking and problem solving through mentorship and an innovative approach. Christy is the recipient of the National Recognition Award from Dietitians of Canada, an honor chosen by her colleagues based on expanding the media footprint of dietitians. As the awards committee put it, “Christy is a role model for other dietitians interested in working with the media and representing the dietetics profession.”

Christy completed an Honors BASc in Nutrition and Food at Ryerson University where she later became an Advisory Committee member and guest lecturer. She completed the highly competitive dietetic internship at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and has a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the Faculty of Medicine at The University of Toronto. For her Master’s thesis, Christy ran a randomized control trial on the effects of different fibers on weight loss, glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. Visit her site 80 Twenty Nutrition.