Losing weight is never easy, especially when that midday snack time rolls around. Change up how you snack with these healthy bites that not only tackle your worst afternoon cravings but also help you keep the pounds off. With sugar and spice and everything in between, these low-cal snacks are all you need to stay full and stay satisfied. If you want to know exactly what snacks to eat to lose weight, take a look at some of the tastiest and healthiest foods we found.
Make snacking healthy again!
— Additional reporting by India Yaffe and Maggie Ryan
With almonds, cashews, and pistachios, Sahale Snacks Grab & Go Classic Fruit + Nut Trail Mix ($20 for 18) is too tasty to pass up.
Just like the name implies, these Protein & Fiber Bars by ThinkThin ($15 for 10) have all the protein and fiber you need to stay full.
Rich in flavor and low in sugar, you will be snacking hard on these Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds ($18).
Get your daily dose of whole grains with these Wheat Thins Reduced Fat Crackers ($4).
A perfect on-the-go treat, these Organic Dried Fruit Snacks in Mango ($19 for 10) are completely natural and packed with flavor.
With seeds, nuts, and other natural goodies, these Thunderbird Paleo and Vegan Snacks in Almond Apricot Vanilla ($31 for 15) will cover all your craving bases.
Cheese and nuts join together to make a tasty snack in these Sargento Balanced Breaks ($4 for a three-pack).
If you're craving chocolate, these Special K Protein Meal Bars in Chocolate Caramel ($5 for six) are a healthy fix.
Keep your cravings at bay with the help of these Terrasoul Superfoods Sun-Dried Apricots ($15).
Hearty and wholesome, this Majans Bhuja Gluten-Free Snack Mix ($29 for six) mixes all the best bites together.
Put these Navitas Organics Goji Berries ($16) in oatmeal, pair them with other fruits, or eat them alone. They are tasty any way you eat them!
These Sesmark Ancient Grains Rice Crackers ($27 for six) pair well with hummus or tuna.
Thinking about tuna? Grab Bumble Bee Sensations Lemon & Pepper Seasoned Tuna With Crackers ($33 for 12) and start snacking.
The Good Bean Chickpea Snacks ($8) are protein-packed and extra crunchy.
Made with plant-based ingredients, Kashi Oatmeal Raisin Flax Soft-Baked Cookies ($4) are a sweet snack.
Craving a cookie without the calories? Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie in Oatmeal Raisin ($23 for 12) is all you need to fill up and feel good.
If you're looking for a snack with a crunch, Seapoint Farms Sea Salt Dry Roasted Edamame ($15) is all you need.
For a flavor-packed dose of veggies, reach for Karen's Naturals Just Veggies Large Pouch ($13).
Get a whole lot of flavor and a whole lot of crunch when you bite into these Kashi Breakfast Cereal Organic Blueberry Clusters ($4).
Give your afternoon a healthy pick-me-up with these Detour Smart Gluten-Free Oatmeal Bars in Apple Cinnamon ($10 for nine).
Stay fuller longer with the help of WonderSlim Weight Loss Meal Replacement Sweet Poppers Snacks ($15 for 7).
Looking for something spicy? Try these Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas in Bombay Spice ($7).
With 13 grams of hearty protein, these NuGo Dark Mint Chocolate Chip Bars ($17 for 12) will keep you full long after snack time.
Get poppin' with this low-calorie (and high-flavor) Arrowhead Mills Organic White Popcorn ($20 for a six-pack).
Gluten-free and 94 percent fat-free, Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop! Butter Microwave Popcorn ($22 for a 12-pack) tastes just as good as the real thing.
Crunchy, flavorful, and low-calorie, Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame ($35 for 12) has got it all.
If you're looking for a big bite of protein, indulge in these Kirkland Signature Protein Bars in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ($29 for 20).
Cascadian Farm Organic Granola Bars ($3 for six) are complete with whole grains and a great dark chocolate taste.
With 16 grams of protein, StarKist Tuna Creations in Herb and Garlic ($30 for 24) is the best midday snack.
In need of protein? This Quest Nutrition Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Bar ($23 for 12) has 20 grams of hearty protein.
Boost your energy and curb your cravings with these Raw Crunch Bars ($33 for 12).
Chewy and rich, Van's Simply Delicious Gluten-Free Snack Bars ($5 for 5) will become your new favorite treat.
Naturally smoked with real wood, these Sea Salt Black Truffle Almonds ($22) will melt in your mouth.
Full of fiber and low in calories, Cheese Thinables Fiber Gourmet Crackers ($12) will curb all of your cheese cravings.
Gluten-free, sugar-free, and kosher, these Peanut Butter Extend Bars ($20 for 15) give you all the nutrients you need.
Wholesome and flavorful, Annie's Gluten-Free Chewy Granola Bars ($8 for five) are a sweet treat.
With 14 grams of protein and nine grams of fiber, the Atkins Protein-Rich Meal Bar ($7 for five) will fill you up all afternoon long.
These fresh-picked, dried Karen's Naturals Just Peas ($6) snacks have big flavor in every bite.
Low-fat and only 125 calories per serving, Kay's Naturals Protein Cookie Bites ($6) are as tasty as they are healthy.
With a punch of organic veggies, these Chili Beef Meat and Veggie Bars ($30 for 10) will keep you satisfied and full.
For a homegrown, healthy snack, go for these Lightly Salted In-Shell Pistachios ($30).
Made with whole grains and an organic fruit spread, Plum Organics Jammy Sammy Organic Snack Bars ($21 for six) will curb those midday cravings.
These cinnamon banana chip Whole Me Grain-Free Clusters ($7) are everything we've ever dreamed of in a snack.
This Larabar Minis Variety Pack ($5) is the perfect bite of goodness. They're so yummy, even your non-Paleo friends will want a taste.
We've needed these Siete Grain-Free Tortilla Chips ($22 for a three-pack) taken away from us — they're that delicious. The lime flavor is our personal favorite.
These Dang Toasted Coconut Chips ($4) are seriously addictive. Put them in salads or just munch on them straight out of the bag.
Another highly addictive snack, the Barnana Organic Crunchy Banana Brittle in Dark Chocolate ($5) comes in little squares you won't be able to stop eating.
These ProCookie Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies ($30) are easy to toss in your bag and make a quick afternoon snack.
With only two grams of net carbs, you won't regret these Low Carb Keto Snack Cakes ($18 for six).
Stash this KetoBrownie Blondie Keto Brownie Bar ($34 for 12) in your bag for that 3 p.m. sugar craving.
You're going to live off this Health Warrior Chia Bars, Breakfast Variety Pack ($17 for 15).
We could munch on these salty Eda-Zen Cruncha Ma-Me Edamame Veggie Snacks ($12 for eight) all day long.
Looking for a cookie that fits in with your healthy lifestyle? You need these Fat Snax Low-Carb, Keto, and Sugar-Free Cookies ($23 for six). They come in four flavors, and you can do so much with them.
Have a sweet tooth? These Beanitos White Bean Cinnamon Twists ($11) are made with whole navy beans and contain three grams of plant-based protein. If cinnamon isn't your thing, they've got plenty of savory flavors to choose from, too. Nutrition info: four grams of protein and fiber per serving.
These Raw Rev Glo Vegan Gluten-Free Protein Bars ($21 for 12) taste like candy, but pack a whopping 11 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber.
On the go? Stash these Justin's Vanilla Almond Butter Squeeze Packs ($12) in your bag so you can have a quick, healthy snack wherever your day takes you.
ChocZero's Keto Bark, Milk Chocolate Almonds ($15 for two) are our favorite kind of sweet treat.
With only four grams of net carbs, the Quest Nutrition Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar ($24 for 12) is so yummy. Pro tip: if you have time, microwave the bar for around 10 to 15 seconds and thank me later.
These Noosh Almond Butter Cupcake Packets ($18 for 20) have 90 calories and 3 g of carbs per serving. So, basically, we just found our new go-to snack.
This Brami Lupini Bean Snack Starter Pack ($19 for four) is the low-carb, low-cal version of a potato chip, and we can't get enough.
Crunchy and addictive, these Enlightened Bada Bean Bada Boom Roasted Broad (Fava) Bean Snacks ($20) are so delicious and tough to put down.
The Iconic Grass Fed Protein Drinks ($32 for 12) come in five flavors, but the Chocolate Truffle is by far our favorite. It tastes like chocolate milk and contains a whopping 20 grams of protein with only eight grams of carbs.
We could easily eat the entire bag of this Barnana Organic Crunchy Banana Brittle ($5).
For us, almonds are a go-to snack. These Blue Diamond Almonds, Bold Salt 'n' Vinegar ($8) taste like potato chips and give us that intense flavor blast we crave. We could eat the whole bag.
If you love bars, reach for these Health Warrior Chia Bars ($17 for 15).
Always baked and never fried, these satisfyingly crunchy crisps are made from lentils instead of potatoes. A serving of standard potato chips can be upwards of 200 calories, but Harvest Snaps Red Lentil Snack Crisps ($26) are only 130 calories a serving, plus five grams of protein and three grams of fiber. Harvest Snaps sells plenty more flavors if these don't look like your faves, all sold in packs of 12.
If you're someone who likes the mixture of salty and sweet, try these perfectly portioned Weight Watchers Cherry Almond Trail Mix Mini Bars ($14). They're so easy to stash in your bag for when hunger hits.
Girl Scout season is upon us, but if you're gluten free, you can still indulge with these genius Biena Girl Scouts Thin Mints Dark Chocolate Crunchy Chickpea Snacks ($40 for eight).
These Biena Roasted Chickpea Snacks, Sea Salt ($18 for 10) are so easy to pack in your bag, so traveling's no excuse to not eat healthy.
If you need a protein bar, reach for these KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt ($14 for 12).
Seaweed snacks were always a childhood favorite, and Annie Chun's Roasted Seaweed Snacks ($17 for 12) come in yummy flavors like sesame or salt and vinegar.
You'd never guess you're getting a hefty serving of leafy greens and vegetables when you pop open this bag of Rhythm Superfoods Kale Chips ($15 for a pack of four). They're made with only the most wholesome of ingredients, like kale, cashews, tahini, lemon juice, and chipotle powder. You might be surprised when you see how crunchy they are, too. Check out flavors like Kool Ranch and Mango Habanero, all available in packs of four.
You can't go wrong with these yummy Wonderful Pistachios, Roasted and Salted ($13).
Recently, we've been obsessed with this Pure Organic Chocolate Brownie Bar ($19 for 12); it tastes like a real brownie, with ingredients we can pronounce.
You'll want to munch on these honey mustard Youtopia Snacks ($28 for 10) all day long.
Looking for a vehicle for dips? These Primal Thin Crackers ($12) will satisfy your craving.