Whole Foods has a host of great products for busy people, including plenty of amazing snacking options. Whether you're looking for something salty or something sweet (or maybe a little of both), there's no doubt you can find it at Whole Foods. Bonus: it'll probably be pretty good for you, too!
Black and Whites are an NYC staple, so I like to have these on hand for my ultra indulgent snack from time to time. Whole Foods has a really quality bakery department, so if you don't like Black and Whites, you can probably find another sweet treat instead.
Siggi's Icelandic Skyr-Style Yogurt, which is like an ultracreamy Greek yogurt, comes in a huge variety of flavors and is super easy to grab and go in the mornings or while running errands.
Chia Pods are a filling option for breakfast or a snack that's basically like a jelly-like pudding made from chia seeds reconstituted in coconut milk and/or pureed fruit.
Kefir is essentially drinkable yogurt for a more convenient in-transit breakfast. Opt for plain yogurt flavor or one with some added fruit for a hint of sweetness.
These little French treats taste like light cheese and yogurt with fruit mixed in. Because of the small size, they're a good option for when you are only a little bit hungry and just need something to tide you over until your next meal.
The great thing about Bear Naked's granolas is that you'll trick yourself into thinking you're eating a dark chocolate sea salt bar but really you're eating whole grains. Any of these little nuggets of would pair nicely with kefir or yogurt.
I like to throw these in my bag for whenever I get hungry. They're soft and come in a ton of flavors (many of which are chocolate). It's hard to stop at eating just one.
Whole Foods has a killer cheese selection, and you can easily find something to suit your fancy no matter what you're looking for. Buy a block and cut it into snack-size portions at home to grab at your leisure.
Mixed nuts are always a filling snack option. Whole Foods carries them in roasted, raw, salted, unsalted, and even flavored to satisfy different preferences.
Whole Foods's trail mixes come with a variety of fruits, nuts, and seeds and are a great option for in your desk to eat a little bit at a time. I personally love Blueberry Blaze, because of the blueberries (obviously), but also because the sweetness balances the salty, crunchy peanuts and almonds.
Freeze-dried fruits, which taste like light, crunchy chips, are less messy than fresh and are a decent alternative when fresh fruit isn't available. There's also a good chance they'll last longer in your purse than fresh berries would.
Packets of Justin's almond and peanut butters are particularly stellar on their own straight out of the pack but taste even better when paired with an apple or banana.
I can't function without popcorn of some sort in my life, and Pipcorn is a delicious variety. I keep a bag at my desk and a bag in my cupboard at home so I'm never without it. Also, you really can't go wrong with adding truffle flavor to anything, and Pipcorn does that oh so well.
I've eaten a lot of Terra Chips, especially the sweet potato ones, and I always feel like they're better for me than regular potato chips. Whether or not that's true does not matter because, regardless, they're a great salty snack when you need something crunchy.
Another crunchy option is Dang Coconut Chips, which are just lightly sweetened and come in a few different flavors. The original are my favorite, because the chips are super coconutty but don't taste artificial since they are made with pure coconut.
Saffron Road's crunchy chickpeas are so full of flavor it's unreal. I can never choose a favorite between Bombay Spice and Korean BBQ, so do yourself a favor and get one of each — for home and work — for when you need a good, flavorful crunch.
Sometimes you just want a cracker in your life, and if you're gluten-free, your options are limited. One option is Blue Diamond's Almond Nut-Thins, which I discovered during a food-allergy phase a few years ago. The nut and rice crackers taste just as good as crackers with all the gluten!
I will sing the praises of everything Enjoy Life does, and trust me when I say these cookies are awesome. The "soft-baked" label is absolutely true — these cookies have the texture of freshly baked treats.
Whole Foods makes its own versions of a lot of popular branded foods, including Sandwich Cremes, which are a quality cookie to stash away for when you're craving Oreos. If you go with the mismatched variety, you get a little of everything with the vanilla and the chocolate.
If you can't make it to Southampton, NY, to get Tate's straight from the shop, you can easily grab a bag at Whole Foods and munch on them whenever you please. Tate's Cookies have that signature crunch to them, so beware if you don't want to get crumbs on yourself!