Healthy Snacks I'm Loving, Lately!

Truth be told, I'm not a huge snacker. And that’s simply because my job as a recipe developer and content creator involves eating throughout the day. You know those bite shots in my videos? That’s me actually eating the food I make and film. And keep in mind, I film 2-3 recipes on a shoot day! :) So your girl is full…more days than not.

So what that should tell you is that when it comes to snacking, I am selective and PICKY AF. I am not a mindless snacker or someone who reaches for just anything. The food I pick and then calories I choose, matter! :) And rather than give you a laundry list of snacks that I eat here and there, I decided to just share my top 5 things I love — and consume throughout the week and literally crave and look forward to!

Let’s dig in, shall we?

1. Lineage Provisions Air Dried Steak

Lineage Provisions air dried steak is sort of like beef jerky, but BETTER. It’s actually more like biltong, which is a South African soft jerky of sorts. The fact that it’s soft and won’t break my teeth is huge selling point, but more than that, is its simplicity. It’s made with 100% grass-fed beef, organic apple cider vinegar, and salt. That’s it. No weird fillers or nitrates. And should you eat the whole bag, that’s a whopping 64g of quality protein!!

If you want to try something new you can find the air dried steak here, and use code KALEJUNKIE for 10% off.

2. Paleo valley beef sticks

If you’re not a jerky girl and prefer to have beef in stick form, my favorite these days is Paleo Valley! For years, I was a huge advocate of Chomps, and while I still like them, I kind of think they went downhill. Yes, I am aware of their recent recall, but I also think they aren’t as soft and chewy as before and honestly just leave something to be desired. They are fine, but not quite IT anymore for me.

What is IT for me are the Paleo Valley beef sticks. They come in a variety of flavors, but the Summer Sausage and Original are my two favs. They are thick, soft, made with grass fed beef, and the kicker? They are naturally fermented, which means you’re not just getting protein (6g per stick), you're getting gut-loving probiotics too. These beef sticks come individually wrapped and I have them in my purse at all times. As a mom, my kids are always asking for snacks, and these hit the spot every. single. time.

You can stock up on Paleo Valley here!

3. Rawr Protein bars

Let's talk about protein bars. You guys, I hate 99.9% of the bars on the market. They are all filled with crap ingredients, taste like chalk (or worse) and are honestly, not great for you. But take what I just said with a grain of salt. If you are in a bind or have one you love, please eat it and enjoy. I am just excited to share my NEW FAVORITE protein bar. It’s called RAWR!!!

RAWR bars are made with simple, clean ingredients—no fillers! They’re raw (so they do have to be refrigerated), and all of the flavors are vegan, gluten-free, and packed with protein.

They come in several flavors, but I am here to tell you that my favorite is the COOKIE DOUGH! It tastes exactly like cookie dough. In fact, I need to order more now :) You can find me eating a RAWR bar for breakfast or for snack, but I do not skip a day!

If you want to snack like me you can find RAWR bars here - and use code KALEJUNKIE for 10% off.

4. Masa Chips

Let me put you on to the crispy, salty, can't-stop-won't-stop snack you didn’t know you needed: MASA Chips. These aren’t your average tortilla chips—they're made from heirloom corn and cooked in 100% grass-fed tallow. Yup. Tallow. Because flavor and healthy fats? We love to see it.⁣ They’re grain-free, seed oil-free, and basically a love letter to your gut- which in my opinion makes them well worth the price! Pair them with guac, crush them on a salad, or snack ‘em straight outta the bag like the wellness junkie you are!! MASA Chips are my must try salty snack of 2025, and you can get them for 20% off when using code KALEJUNKIE.

5. Collagen chews

If you know me, you know I have been obsessed with one collagen for quite literally YEARS. Modere collagen is my beauty secret that I simply cannot live without. But now, we can have glow-up in a chewable form with Modere Collagen Chews. These chewy little bites remind me of a tootsie roll- chocolatey, gooey, yet packed with multi-patented Liquid BioCell collagen, which basically means your skin, joints, and hair are getting VIP treatment. Think plumper skin, stronger nails, and that lit-from-within vibe we all crave—without mixing powders or chugging funky drinks.⁣ They’re low in sugar, totally travel-friendly, and taste like a treat. Toss one in your bag and consider your self-care for the day handled. Because glowing skin should be easy—and taste good too. I can’t go a day without these little beauties, and with code KALEJUNKIE you can get $25 off plus free shipping on orders over $150 and try them out!

These five are my current favorites, and I hope I inspired you to try something new!

Do you have a favorite snack that you think I should try? Let me know in the comments and I will find it, try it, and report back!

xo,

Nicole