New year, new you—a universal quote everyone loves saying at the start of the year. It’s something we try to commit to and helps set goals for the new year. This 2025, whether you’re planning to finally hit the gym, start a new hobby, or simply try to eat healthy, always remember: small steps go a long way.
At Joel’s Place, we want to help you achieve your goals. If you’re looking for something small to start with, may we recommend these healthy alternatives to your favorite snacks. Here are 10 alternative snacks you can switch to!
Cookies, biscuits, and granola bars
No need to resist those cookie cravings—simply switch to these healthier alternatives. Who knows, you might even find your new fave!
- Catalina Crunch Cookies: Choosing between tasty and healthy is not an issue with Catalina Crunch’s line of cookies. Enjoy flavors such as Chocolate Vanilla and Peanut Butter made with protein, fiber, good fats, real ingredients, and very little to no sugar. They are also 100% Vegan and 100% Keto-friendly, with no artificial flavors guaranteed to give you satisfaction without the bad stuff.
- Mood Food Bar: Enjoy delicious and all-natural snack bars by trying out Mood Food in flavors such as Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cranberry with Acai, and Mango with Chia Seeds. Each bar is made with only 6 to 8 ingredients, 100% whole grain oats, and naturally sweetened by honey with no refined and granulated sugar. They’re also zero cholesterol and low sodium so you get to enjoy these tasty snacks without worries.
- McVities: Who said oaty biscuits are bland and boring? With McVities’ Hobnobs, each oaty biscuits are smothered in chocolatey love with the goodness of rolled oats and whole wheat. Try out their Milk Chocolate flavor and get a dose of delicious and crunchy biscuit that has the perfect balance of healthy and sweet.
Nuts and trail mixes
Nuts and trail mixes are classic on-the go-snacks. With proper portioning, nuts have numerous health benefits; not to mention, they’re addictive and you can’t just resist having one more! However, if you wish to switch up your favorite nuts and trail mixes into something exciting without sacrificing your health, we have some alternatives:
- Karma Nuts: Karma Nuts are healthy non-GMO snacks made from air-roasted cashews with unique flavors like Cocoa Dusted and Toasted Coconut. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats and are gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and have 2x fiber compared to other cashews with lower carbs.
- Toodaloo: Toodaloo stands for creating quality trail mixes that heal your body and the earth—from plastic-neutral packaging to artisan trail mix with ancient adaptogenic herbs that help support the balance of mind, body, and spirit. Their Slow Your Roll Trail Mix is a healthy mix of maple brittle with raw and sprouted cashews, walnuts, coconut chips, cashew butter, mulberries, ashwagandha, reishi, and mucuna herbs.
- SunRidge Farms: Spruce up your snacking with organic and natural foods from SunRidge Farms. From a variety of trail snack mixes to organic Pumpkin Seeds and other nuts, dried fruits, and grains, all their products contain no unhealthy trans fats, hydrogenated oils, artificial colorings, or preservatives making it the perfect snack buddy or breakfast add-ons.
Chips
Can’t cut off chips from your diet? Snack better with healthier bags of chips with these unique and healthier alternatives.
- Kangkong King: Made with 100% real leaves, Kangkong King is crispy flavored kangkong chips made in coconut oil and free from preservatives. Enjoy classic favorites like Sour Cream, BBQ, and Salted Egg.
- Piranha Snaps: If you’re looking for a healthier snack range, Piranha Snaps offers gluten-free, probiotic-enhanced, Vegan, Kosher Pareve Certified and Halal Certified snacks. Their unique chip flavors like Oregano & Thyme, and Light & Tangy Salsa are good sources of dietary fibers, contain no artificial flavors and colors, no preservatives, and no added MSG.
- DJ&A: Fruits and vegetables have never been good with DJ&A’s all-natural, plant-based chips. From Beetroot to Potato Wedges, you’ll find a variety of flavored fruits and veggie chips that contain no added MSG, no genetically modified vegetables, and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Dried Fruits
Nothing’s sweeter (and healthier) than a pack of fresh or dried fruit to munch on while you’re working or on the road. They’re naturally sweet and have a lot of health benefits too! Here’s one we recommend:
- Made in Nature: Organic supersnacks that are organic, non-GMO, certified gluten-free, and 100% plant-based, that’s Made in Nature! Enjoy varieties of dried fruits from Plum to Smyrna Figs bursting with natural sweetness that often emerges from their sun-drying process—truly all thanks to nature!
So, what’s your goal this year? Start small and slow, like simply finding alternatives to your favorite classics! Visit Joel's Place and find these amazing treats today!
