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Crunchy Cravings: Favorite Healthy Snacks for Pregnant Mamas

Satisfy Your Growing Belly With Balanced, Nutrient-Dense Snacks

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Tired of feeling faint because of unexpected waits at the doctor’s office? We’ve found some of the best clean, snacks to give you a boost of energy when you need it most. If you’re struggling to keep your blood sugar stable after a gestational diabetes diagnosis, you’ll find that many of these options are naturally balanced in protein and carbs. You’ll also find a healthy mix of plant-based and animal-based protein choices so you can maintain your preferred diet. And while a few of our selections are refrigerated, the majority are individually packaged and shelf stable, ready to throw in your bag for the next time hunger hits.

Best Healthy Snack of 2024 Nominees

Aloha Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bar

Organic, plant-based, and made with ingredients you can pronounce, the Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bar by Aloha helps moms meet their daily protein goals with no sketchy additives. Each bar is free of artificial sweeteners, dairy, soy, and gluten. Not a peanut fan? Aloha offers over a dozen different flavors like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.


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Aloha

Bare Crispy Reds Apple

Addictive in the best way, the Crispy Reds Apple from Bare are thinly sliced apples baked into the perfect chip. Each serving contains four grams of fiber, providing 14 percent of your daily fiber needs. Purchase the individual serving bags to keep in your purse for a quick snack, and explore the other flavors like the Granny Smith for a nice tart taste.


Beanitos White Bean Chips - Nacho Nation

Craving the crunch of a corn chip but not the carb crash that follows? Beanitos’s nacho-flavored White Bean Chips satisfy that craving while providing five grams of plant protein and four grams of fiber. These chips are gluten-free and made with non-GMO, US-sourced beans. Sea salt, lime, and black bean with sea salt are the brand’s other varieties that offer similar nutrition stats.


Biena Chickpea Snacks (Sea Salt)

Biena’s Chickpea Snacks contain just three ingredients, so you can feel good about adding them to your snack rotation. Balanced in fiber and plant protein, each serving has six grams a piece and just 15 grams of carbs. If you avoid allergens, these are free of gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, all grains, and dairy. They also come in small packs, which makes them easy to tote around.


Chomps Original Beef

Made with 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef and a handful of other real ingredients, Chomps is definitely one of the cleanest beef jerky products available today. The Original Beef packs 10 grams of protein and tastes slightly smoky with just a touch of spice. Prefer something with a bit more kick? Try the Jalapeno Beef. And don’t forget about the mini-size Chomplings, either.


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Chomps

Good Culture Organic Low-Fat Classic Cottage Cheese

Dying for a bowl of ice cream before bed but not sure your blood sugar can take the hit? Try a cup of Good Culture’s Organic Low-Fat Classic Cottage Cheese. Each serving has 14 grams of protein but only three grams of sugar. Pair with some diced fruit, chocolate shavings, or honey-toasted granola to indulge your ice cream dreams while avoiding a sugar spike.


Joolie Organic Medjool Dates

Rich in fiber and folate, dates are a powerhouse of nutrients, and some believe they may even help support labor when eaten regularly in late pregnancy. Joolie’s Organic Medjool Dates are a convenient way to add this treat to your diet, as they come pitted in snack packs ready to eat. Naturally high in sugar, these dates can satisfy your sweet tooth and also provide a boost of energy.


Justin’s Classic Almond Butter Squeeze Packs

One of the reasons Justin’s Almond Butter is such a good grab-and-go option is because it comes in handy little squeeze packs. Created with just two ingredients, the almond butter offers six grams of protein that can be eaten straight from the pouch or paired with an apple or whole-grain crackers for a satisfying snack.


Lesser Evil Himalayan Pink Salt Organic Popcorn

If you love popcorn but are a bit wary of the ingredients in some brands, check out the Himalayan Pink Salt Organic Popcorn by Lesser Evil. Organic non-GMO popcorn, extra-virgin coconut oil, and Himalayan pink salt are the only things you’ll find in this bag. Every serving boasts four grams of fiber, and you can buy the same popcorn in smaller bags to stash at the office.


Mamma Chia Squeeze Pouch

Throw one of the Mamma Chia squeeze pouches into your gym bag, briefcase, or purse for a quick pick-me-up when hunger strikes. Each pouch is made with real fruit and vegetables as well as chia seeds, which offer plant-based Omega-3s and a healthy dose of prebiotic fiber. The Blackberry Bliss is a fan favorite, but the pouches also come in Cherry Love, Mango Coconut, and Green Magic if blackberries aren’t your thing.


Munchkin Milkmakers Prenatal Iron Supplement Cookie Bites

Struggling to meet your daily iron needs without upsetting your stomach? The Milkmakers Prenatal Iron Supplement Cookie Bites are a sweet way to reach your goal. Every box includes six snack-size bags, and each bag supplies 25% of your daily iron needs. Made with whole grains, these cookies also have four grams of protein and three grams of fiber to keep your blood sugar stabilized.


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Munchkin

Oats Overnight Party Variety Pack

Ideal for a mid-morning snack, Oats Overnight can be prepped the evening before by mixing with milk (or a milk alternative of your choice!) before storing in the fridge. The Party Variety Pack gives you a chance to try some of the most popular flavors, like Maple Pancakes, before you build your own box, and almost all the varieties include an amazing 20 grams of protein.


Purely Elizabeth Original Ancient Grain Granola

Purely Elizabeth’s Original Ancient Grain Granola is full of real-food ingredients. On the label, you’ll see grains like organic puffed amaranth, quinoa flakes, and certified gluten-free oats, all slightly sweetened with organic coconut sugar. While each serving is balanced in terms of fat, carbs, fiber, and protein, you could always up the protein by enjoying the granola over some non-fat Greek yogurt.


Sabra Classic Hummus Singles

Sold in small two-ounce cups that are convenient for eating on the go, the Classic Hummus Singles from Sabra are a savory choice. The shallow cup makes it easy to dip in whole-grain pretzels or some carrot sticks to round out the snack, and each serving has four grams of protein and four grams of fiber to keep you full until mealtime.


Terrasoul Super Foods Sun-dried Apricots

With four grams of fiber per serving, the Sundried Apricots from Terrasoul Super Foods are a tasty way to avoid the dreaded pregnancy-related constipation. These apricots are harvested at peak ripeness, gently dried, and cold stored to maintain their delicate flavor. Enjoy alongside your favorite aged cheddar to elevate your snack with some protein.


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