Satisfy Your Growing Belly With Balanced, Nutrient-Dense Snacks
What Are the Best Pregnancy 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.
Our nominees were researched and selected as the top products in their category. We then turned to the experts—the Motherhood Community—to place their votes and determine the best of the best! The votes are in, and the winners are...
- Chomps Original Beef Jerky
- Lesser Evil Himalayan Pink Salt Organic Popcorn
- Aloha Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bar
- Sabra Classic Hummus Singles
- Bare Crispy Reds Apple
- Mamma Chia Chia Squeeze
- Munchkin Milkmakers® Prenatal Iron Supplement Cookie Bites
- Justin's Classic Almond Butter Squeeze Packs
- Oats Over Night - Party Variety Pack
- Purely Elizabeth Original Ancient Grain Granola
Best Healthy Snack of 2024 Winners
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Mamma Chia Chia Squeeze
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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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.
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.
