Healthy snacks that are shelf-stable and Canadian (2025)

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What do movies, road trips and everything else have in common? They’re better with snacks. Better yet, with healthy snacks — born and bred in our lovely nation.

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The snack aisle, both in-store and online, can be filled with bright distracting colours and enticing marketing angles. Keto this, no-gluten that, sugar-free, taste-free — all to say, it’s easiest to go directly to the ingredients list to see if you like what snacks are packing.

Of course, everyone has preferences and/or dietary constraints, but here are some snacks that taste good and have clean ingredients. Some snacks have simpler and less processed ingredients, which can be regarded as a healthier option, while others can be “better” options for “junk food” — like Veggie Crisps instead of classic chips. All goodies come from Canadian brands and are organized by snack food group.

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Sweet treats

Awake Chocolate — Caffeinated coffee bites to beat the afternoon slump.
Chiwis — Dehydrated fruit crisps that are perfect for snacking.
ChocXO — Decadent chocolate treats, including bars and cups filled with surprising flavours.
Dare Bear Paws — An assortment of cookie flavours kids and adults will love.
Good To Go bars (available on Amazon) — Yummy bars made from almond flour.
Green Sun — Organic chocolate-covered fruits and nuts.
Madegood — Gluten-free granola bars, oatmeal and cookies infused with fruits and veggies.
nomz Energy Bites — So few ingredients, all so yummy and convenient in snack ball form.
OHME! — Freeze-dried fruits made in B.C. with no added sugar or preservatives.
ShaSha Co. — Bite-sized cookies in gingerbread, lemon and cocoa flavours.
Snack Conscious Bites — A sweet treat that’s ideal for on-the-go snacking, with less than 2 g of sugar.
Stellar Eats — Grain-free baking mixes to whip up cookies, brownies and more.
Wise Bites — Cookie bites that are free from 11 top allergens.
Yumi Probiotique Trail Mix — Trail mix with a blend of dark chocolate, nuts and fruits.

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Salty snacks

Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP — Gluten-free popcorn in sweet and savoury varieties.
CARBS Crackers — Crackers crafted with real sourdough discard for flavor-packed, healthy snacking.
Dare Veggie Crisps — Love that the first ingredients are the veggies.
Frankie’s Organic — Organic, gluten-free, oven-baked snacks.
Hardbite — Chips made with all-natural seasoning and free from GMOs, trans fat, cholesterol and gluten.
Ivanhoe Nothing But Cheese — Cheese puffs that are also a good source of protein.
Meridian Smokehouse — 100% grass-fed beef jerky.
PEACASA — Vegan chips made from chickpeas for healthier snacking.
Plant Up — High-protein puffs in deliciously cheesy flavours.
Riz — Wagyu beef jerky that’s tender, melt-in-your-mouth, tasty.
Smartbite Organic Thin Brown Rice Cakes — Rice cakes with only a few organic ingredients.
Twigz — Baked artisanal pretzels with satisfying crunch.

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Protein power

— 23 g protein and 7 g fibre and available in fun flavours like Birthday Cake. Just add water! Also available with plant-based protein.
Good Protein — Delicious Canadian vegan protein in a range of delicious flavours. Read our full review here.
Jolt Caffeinated Protein Bar Peanut Butter Brownie — 10 g of protein from plant-based sources.
KEEN No Bake Energy Bite Mix — Customizable energy ball mix that delivers 12 g of protein per serving.
Love Good Fats — Delicious protein bars that satiate a sweet tooth.
Raw Nutritional — Vegan protein powder with 20g of plant-based protein per serving.
Sana Sweet Life — Protein bites with 17 g of protein per serving.
Simply Protein — Bars, shakes and chips to satisfy cravings.

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Yummy gummies

Healthy Hippo — Low sugar vegan gummies.
— Organic fruit with a fun candy coating.
SmartSweets — A little sugar and a lot of fibre.
Squish Candy — Montreal-based purveyor of over 100 flavours of awesomely delicious gourmet gummies.

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