Shape's 2nd Annual Best Snack Awards
Forget about nibbler's remorse! We found 25 new munchies that can kick your cravings to the curb—without derailing your diet in the process.
by Amanda Pressner
With a seemingly endless supply of new cookies, bars, chips, crackers, and freezer treats arriving in grocery stores daily, how can you possibly sort through the entire snack pack to find one that's healthy and tasty? The answer: You don't have to. To spare you the arduous task of reading labels and sampling to find an ideal treat, the Shape staff nibbled, crunched, and spooned up hundreds of goodies. After tallying the results, we narrowed the field to our favorites in five craving categories: sweet, savory, creamy, crunchy, and salty. While flavor and snacking satisfaction were major priorities, we also held each of the winners to rigorous nutritional standards, listed below. So the next time you're feeling the urge to splurge, go right ahead. These 25 treats will not only tame your cravings, they'll also let you feel good about digging in.
| WHAT DEFINES A HEALTHY SNACK? In order to be considered Shape-worthy, the winning products had to meet these nutritional criteria:
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