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  4. 2013 SHAPE Snack Award Winners

2013 SHAPE Snack Award Winners

By Jennifer R. Beck
June 24, 2013
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2013 SHAPE Snack Award Winners
We taste-tested hundreds of new healthy snacks to find the best 24 on the market
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Snack Attack!

Snack Attack!

Hundreds of new snacks hit grocery store shelves each year. Unfortunately, you can't taste-test them all, but we can—and did. The result: 24 tasty and good-for-you noshes that address every craving and situation, from crowd-pleasing chips to late-night nibbles and sweet treats. So dig in!

What made our winners SHAPE-worthy? In addition to being delicious, each serving contains:

200 or fewer calories

No high-fructose corn syrup


0 grams of trans fats

No more than 3.5 grams of saturated fat

No more than 400 milligrams of sodium

Note: Special consideration was given to snacks with pre-portioned packaging, whole grains, reduced sugar, and extra vitamins and minerals.

Show us your snacks! Snap a pic of your go-to snack food, post it on Instagram, and tag @shape_magazine and #snackawards in your post. A few lucky readers may be featured on shape.com and have a chance to win a Snack Awards prize pack.

RELATED: 25 Healthy Grab-and-Go Lunches

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Van's Whole Grain Crackers: Lots of Everything!

Van's Whole Grain Crackers: Lots of Everything!

Winner for: Best Party Bite

Packed with feel-good ingredients—like oats, brown rice, millet, quinoa, and amaranth—these light crisps pair perfectly with cheese ($3 for a 5-ounce box).

Nutrition score per serving: 140 calories, 4.5g fat for 30 crackers

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SunChips Sweet & Spicy BBQ

SunChips Sweet & Spicy BBQ

Winner for: Best Party Bite

You won't be able to resist these honey-sweetened barbecue chips. But that's okay, given they've packed 18 grams of whole grains into each generous serving ($4 for a 10.5-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 140 calories, 6g fat for 15 chips

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Green Giant Zesty Cheddar Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips

Green Giant Zesty Cheddar Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips

Winner for: Best Party Bite

Testers found these "totally addictive"—but with their 17 grams of whole grains per serving, you won't stress about indulging ($3 for a 5-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 140 calories, 7g fat for 10 chips

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Dannon Oikos Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Dips

Dannon Oikos Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Dips

Winner for: Best Party Bite

Dips can be a diet trap, but not this Greek yogurt–based one, with 80 percent less fat and half the calories of regular brands ($3.50 for a 12-ounce cup).

Nutrition score per serving: 25 calories, 1g fat for 2 tablespoons

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Kettle Brand Bakes Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips

Kettle Brand Bakes Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips

Winner for: Best Party Bite

Most baked chips are made from potato flakes, but these briny ones are slices of real spuds. "I could eat them all day," enthused a snacker ($3.50 for a 4-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 120 calories, 3g fat for 20 chips

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Saffron Road Falafel Crunchy Chickpeas

Saffron Road Falafel Crunchy Chickpeas

Winner for: Best Party Bite

Seasoned with Middle Eastern spices like paprika and turmeric, these crisp, protein-rich baked garbanzo beans are a unique alternative to nuts ($4 for a 6-ounce pouch).

Nutrition score per serving: 120 calories, 4g fat for 1 ounce

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Poplets Sea Salt & Butter Toasted Corn Centers

Poplets Sea Salt & Butter Toasted Corn Centers

Winner for: Best Office Bites

These partially popped and baked popcorn "hearts" have all the appeal of the regular stuff, plus 3 grams of filling fiber per serving ($1.50 for a 2.7-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 110 calories, 3g fat for 1 ounce

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Welch's Reduced Sugar Fruit Snacks

Welch's Reduced Sugar Fruit Snacks

Winner for: Best Office Bites

They taste just like the fruit chews all kids (and many adults) love—but these gummies boast 35 percent less sugar ($3 for 8 packs).

Nutrition score per serving: 70 calories, 0g fat per 0.8-ounce pack

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South Beach Diet Sweet Delights Dark Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seeds

South Beach Diet Sweet Delights Dark Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seeds

Winner for: Best Office Bites

"Give me more!" demanded one editor. And after a nibble of these sweet and salty morsels, you'll understand why. Try them on their own or as a topping for plain yogurt ($6 for 6 bags).

Nutrition score per serving: 100 calories, 8g fat per 0.67-ounce bag

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Cascadian Farm Crunchy Oats & Honey Granola Bars

Cascadian Farm Crunchy Oats & Honey Granola Bars

Winner for: Best Office Bites

This fresh-tasting classic has just seven ingredients (and they're all things you can pronounce). Each package comes with two bars, so you can enjoy them twice in one workday ($4.50 for 5 pouches).

Nutrition score per serving: 180 calories, 7g fat per 2-bar pouch

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Chobani Fig With Orange Zest Greek Yogurt Bite

Chobani Fig With Orange Zest Greek Yogurt Bite

Winner for: Best Office Bites

It's hard to believe one 100-calorie snack can supply 8 grams of protein, but Chobani's new Bite line makes it happen. With its sophisticated flavor profile, this yogurt "tastes like a decadent dessert" ($3 for 4 cups).

Nutrition score per serving: 100 calories, 1.5g fat per 3.5-ounce cup

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Cedar's Mediterranean Garlic Lover's Hommus Snack Pack With Hommus Chips

Cedar's Mediterranean Garlic Lover's Hommus Snack Pack With Hommus Chips

Winner for: Best Office Bites

One tester noted that this grab-and-go option had the "ideal chip-to-dip ratio." The crisps are made from chickpeas too, which pleased our gluten-free eaters ($3 each).

Nutrition score per serving: 195 calories, 8g fat per 3-ounce package

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Dole Banana Dippers With Almonds

Dole Banana Dippers With Almonds

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

These frozen, chocolate-covered, almond-sprinkled banana slices were the highest scorer of the entire awards. "It's exactly what I want around 9 p.m.," said one taster ($4 for 6 packs).

Nutrition score per serving: 120 calories, 3g fat per 4-piece pack

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Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Snack Size Caramel & Vanilla Swirl Ice Cream Bars

Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Snack Size Caramel & Vanilla Swirl Ice Cream Bars

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

A generous caramel ripple runs through light vanilla ice cream in this no-sugar-added indulgence. Who needs the Good Humor man? ($5 for 8 bars)

Nutrition score per serving: 70 calories, 3.5g fat per bar

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Orville Redenbacher's Pop Crunch Cheddar & Caramel Mix

Orville Redenbacher's Pop Crunch Cheddar & Caramel Mix

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

When a sweet nibble alone just won't cut it, reach for this popcorn covered with sticky caramel and savory cheese. "It takes care of all my cravings!" said a judge ($3 for a 6-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 140 calories, 5g fat for 2/3 cup

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Unreal 8 Nougat Bars

Unreal 8 Nougat Bars

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

We shouldn't say which chocolate-coated, caramel- and peanut-filled candy bar this tastes like... but nearly all of our samplers noted the similarity. You won't miss the corn syrup and preservatives, though ($5 for an 8.5-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 100 calories, 6g fat per bar

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Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Greek Frozen Yogurt

Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Greek Frozen Yogurt

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

"Better than ice cream!" marveled one fan of this velvety indulgence. Others appreciated the pre-portioned size, which offers "the ideal amount of sweetness for a before-bed treat" ($3.50 for 3 cups).

Nutrition score per serving: 100 calories, 2g fat per cup

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Ginny Bakes Organic Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Love

Ginny Bakes Organic Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Love

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

These crunchy, chocolatey cookies reminded a happy snacker of her mom's family recipe. But this lighter version is guaranteed to be a lot easier on your waistline ($7 for a 7-ounce box).

Nutrition score per serving: 70 calories, 3.5g fat per cookie

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Oh Boy! Oberto All Natural Spicy Sweet Beef Jerky

Oh Boy! Oberto All Natural Spicy Sweet Beef Jerky

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

This meaty and "spicy with a kick" hunger buster is loaded with 12 grams of protein and has 30 percent less sodium than most of its competitors ($6 for a 3.25-ounce pouch).

Nutrition score per serving: 80 calories, 1g fat for 1 ounce

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Mini Babybel Mozzarella

Mini Babybel Mozzarella

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

The familiar red-wax package has a new flavor hiding inside: mozzarella! Testers lauded the smooth texture, and we like that it provides 20 percent of your daily calcium needs ($5 for 10 pieces).

Nutrition score per serving: 50 calories, 3.5g fat per piece

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David Roasted & Salted Almonds

David Roasted & Salted Almonds

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

Less is definitely more with these heart-healthy nuts. Our staff loved that a light dusting of salt (just 45mg of sodium per serving) was the only addition to this pick ($3 for a 5.25-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 180 calories, 15g fat for 1 ounce

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Promax Fit 'N Crisp Vanilla Marshmallow Bar

Promax Fit 'N Crisp Vanilla Marshmallow Bar

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

This chewy rice treat has something its famous snap-crackle-pop cousin doesn't: protein, and lots of it (13 grams!) ($2 each).

Nutrition score per serving: 140 calories, 3g fat per bar

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Gold Emblem Fruit & Nut Trail Mix

Gold Emblem Fruit & Nut Trail Mix

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

CVS Pharmacy created this tasty blend of raisins, pineapple, apricots, cranberries, cherries, cashews, almonds, and more. "I enjoy everything in here!" exclaimed a fan ($7 for a 13-ounce pouch).

Nutrition score per serving: 130 calories, 4.5g fat per 1/4 cup

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Balance Bar Dark Chocolate Peanut Bar

Balance Bar Dark Chocolate Peanut Bar

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

A tester declared this "brownie-like" bar with chunks of salty peanuts to be "the whole package." It has 13 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber—so we can't disagree ($1.50 each).

Nutrition score per serving: 180 calories, 6g fat per bar

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1 of 25 Snack Attack!
2 of 25 Van's Whole Grain Crackers: Lots of Everything!
3 of 25 SunChips Sweet & Spicy BBQ
4 of 25 Green Giant Zesty Cheddar Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips
5 of 25 Dannon Oikos Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Dips
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7 of 25 Saffron Road Falafel Crunchy Chickpeas
8 of 25 Poplets Sea Salt & Butter Toasted Corn Centers
9 of 25 Welch's Reduced Sugar Fruit Snacks
10 of 25 South Beach Diet Sweet Delights Dark Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seeds
11 of 25 Cascadian Farm Crunchy Oats & Honey Granola Bars
12 of 25 Chobani Fig With Orange Zest Greek Yogurt Bite
13 of 25 Cedar's Mediterranean Garlic Lover's Hommus Snack Pack With Hommus Chips
14 of 25 Dole Banana Dippers With Almonds
15 of 25 Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Snack Size Caramel & Vanilla Swirl Ice Cream Bars
16 of 25 Orville Redenbacher's Pop Crunch Cheddar & Caramel Mix
17 of 25 Unreal 8 Nougat Bars
18 of 25 Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Greek Frozen Yogurt
19 of 25 Ginny Bakes Organic Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Love
20 of 25 Oh Boy! Oberto All Natural Spicy Sweet Beef Jerky
21 of 25 Mini Babybel Mozzarella
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