Better Snacks + a NatureBox Giveaway!

Calling all snack-a-holics! How many of you have felt guilty after giving in to a big time snack attack? I've got my hand raised! The good news is, the world of better-for-you snacks is moving way beyond carrot sticks and boring whole wheat crackers. Yes, you can still indulge and be healthy at the same time!

Here are a few healthy and great tasting snacks that have come across my desk recently:

NatureBox

The people behind NatureBox, a new subscription based, healthy snack delivery company, know that snacking is here to stay. Their mission is to help you snack to your heart's content without feeling the least bit guilty.

The NatureBox monthly snack delivery is filled with Nutritionist-approved, delicious treats made with wholesome ingredients and without the bad stuff like high fructose corn syrup, trans fats or artificial colors and flavors.

Each NatureBox includes 4 to 5 unique snack foods, based on a a new theme every month. The March box was focused on healthy swaps and when I opened up my box, I found Sunshine Chips made with sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, taro and green beans, Figgy Bars (fig bars made with honey), Firecrackers (rice-based sweet chili crackers), dried cherries and a delicious, homemade granola. The cost is $19.95 per box with free shipping.

Interested in trying NatureBox? The company is offering a one-month NatureBox delivery to one Mindful Momma reader! (See details at the end of this post.) If you don't win, use the code HEALTHY for 25% off your first month with a month-to-month subscription. Also keep in mind that you get 1 month free with a 6 month subscription, and 3 months free with a 12 month subscription. Wouldn't this make a wonderful gift for a college student or new mom?

Bare Fruit Apple Chips

When you're dying for something crunchy but don't want to give in to potato chips or crackers, Bare Fruit apple chips are just the ticket! Super crunchy and 100% organic, these chips are dry baked without oils and are only 29 calories per 2.6 oz bag. Available in Cinnamon Apple, Granny Smith Apple or Fuji Apple.

Navitas Power Snacks

Sometimes you are just plain hungry and you need a snack that will stick to your ribs and tide you over until the next meal. Navitas Power snacks are good for that. Made with a base of date paste, nuts and seeds with superfoods like maca, camu-camu and lucuma mixed in for added nutrition, Navitas Power Snacks are certified USDA Organic, raw, vegan and gluten-free. Available in Blueberry Hemp, Citrus Chia and Cacao Goji.  (They make an awesome superfood chocolate making kit too!)

What are your favorite "better" snacks?

(Full disclosure: I was sent free samples of these products in exchange for my honest opinion. There are affiliate links in this post. Any purchase you make helps support this blog. Thank you!)

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Comments

[Yosefa @nonrecipe]

I LOVE freeze dried apples. I also enjoy seasoned, roasted chickpeas.

[Brenna @ Almost All The Truth]

I think the snacks mentioned in the review sound perfect! I would love to see more vegan, gluten-free snacks with no added sugar.

[purplelarkspur]

I would like to see something with Chia seeds!

[Katie]

I don't buy too many packaged snacks - they're either too pricey if they're the good stuff, or they're not things I want to eat/feed my kids. We eat a lot of fruit, nuts, dried fruit and popcorn for snacks.

[Beth Stratton]

Sounds wonderful! I'd love not to have to think about snacks for my family.

[Beth Stratton]

I'd love freeze dried veggies.

[Sarah B.]

Organic fruit and veggie snacks with no added sugars and selfishly anything dark chocolate!

[Olivia]

I would love to see chia seeds and apricots or raspberries.

[Kim]

Always looking for new, unique, healthy snacks for my son. Life is so busy, having some pre-packaged snacks come in so handy!

[Erin]

I would like it to be as real food-ish as possible like dried fruit. No preservatives or other non-food additions please.

[Amber Kemp]

Love homemade yogurt, muffins, or smoothies for yummy snacks. :o)

[La Alicia]

something I have never seen before! ;)

[Amanda]

Best snack that the whole family loves is primal strpis! Vegan jerky (I know it doesn't sound too tastey) but they are great low calorie (100 cal) and extremly high in protein (10grams) they also have flavors that are even gluten free!!! I love sticking them in my kids' lunch boxes for a snack or putting them in all sorts of recipies like chili, stri fry, and even salads. My kids love it in sandwhiches too! Last month I read an article on the dangers of red meat found from a harvard study: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/2012-releases/red-meat-cardiovascular-cancer-mortality.html . If you eat 1 serving of red meat per day it could increase premature mortality by 20%!
After reading this I tried finding meat alternatives for my family and this is the best product by far!
you can find them here:
http://primalspiritfoods.com/products.php

[Diane]

My son has a corn intolerance so I'm always looking for healthy, corn-free snacks for him. These sound like something the whole family would enjoy!

[Diane]

I'm learning a lot and enjoy being a subscriber!

[Dana]

I'd like to see healthy candy like lollipops

[Amanda H]

This sounds like a great way to try new snacks!

[Serena Powell]

Definitely dried fruits. Ever since I tried dried cranberries I am in love.

[Lauren B]

I like to snack on raw almonds or bananas. :)

[Betz]

I make the power balls (I forgot what you call them) from your book! :)

[Small Footprints]

I love dried fruit and nuts ... Mmm! Thank you for this opportunity!
Sml Footprints
reducefootprints at gmail dot com

[elven johnson]

Dried seaweed.

[debbie]

We love granola bars! Would love to try these new snacks.

[Rian M]

Fruit Jerkey and dried mango

[Cindi]

How about some carob chips or yogurt drops?
Thanks, Cindi