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Safe & Tasty Snack Favorites
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items In our neurodivergent household we have a variety of texture and taste preferences to satisfy. Here's what we are snacking on to keep ARFID at bay.
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Dips & Spreads
Crunchy
Fruity
Savory
Sweet
Dips & Spreads
Sabra is my favorite brand of hummus, it has a creamy smooth texture and great flavor. I generally stick with the original but sometimes I like the roasted pine nut variety as well.
Sabra Classic Original Hummus, Fresh, 10 oz Plastic Tub, Gluten-free, Serving Size 2 tbsp
These Wholly Guacamole mini cups are a great portion size and convenient to go option for a creamy dip for vegetables and salty snacks
WHOLLY GUACAMOLE Minis Paste, Classic, 12oz, 6 Pack
I'm not a huge fan of spicy food so I stick with this mild corn & black bean salsa for a hearty addition to chips
Great Value Mild Black Bean & Corn Salsa, 16 oz
For some zip with vegetables or chips Litehouse chunky blue cheese dip is my preferred option. It's got a strong flavor without the vinegar taste
Litehouse Chunky Blue Cheese Refrigerated Salad Dressing & Dip, 13 Fluid oz Bottle
For a fresh, light dipping option to add to your snack time I recommend Boar's Head tzatziki sauce. Yogurt sauce and cucumbers with dill with a great taste to level up your snacking or spread in wraps, sandwiches and pitas
Boar's Head Tzatziki Sauce - 12oz
Don't wait for company, treat yourself to a luxurious snack with this delicious Alouette garlic & herb cheese spread that may stimulate your appetite if you're struggling
Alouette Garlic & Herbs Soft Spreadable Cheese, 6.5 oz (Fresh)
Did you ever see the joke on social media about people buying "another bottle of Hoisin sauce" and showing how many times they overstocked on their favorite grocery product? That's my life with Nutella.
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa for Breakfast, 13 oz Jar
When all else fails a generous spoonful of peanut butter can save me from hunger between meals. Add some raisins, honey, banana or Nutella on some good bread for a more substantial snack
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16-Ounce Jar
Crunchy
My favorite snack of all time, on days when I have trouble eating these keep my appetite up. Perfect crisp, baked instead of fried and easy to bite these are my go to pretzels.
Snack Factory Original Pretzel Crisps, Non-GMO, 14 oz Party Size Bag
I'm a fan of thin and crispy snacks. Popcorners make popcorn better, with these you don't have to worry about sudden hard kernels or sharp hulls. There are a variety of flavors, my favorites are this white cheddar flavor and kettle corn
Popcorners White Cheddar Flavored The Crunchy And Wholesome Popped Corn Snack, 3 oz Bag
The bit of lime adds a zing to these tortilla chips that raises them above the rest
Tostitos Tortilla Chips, Hint of Lime, 11 oz Bag, Snack Chips
When I need that salt craving satisfied I'm going for the Lay's Sour Cream and Cheddar potato chips
Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips, Party Size, 12.5 oz Bag
Crispy, salty and a different flavor from potato or tortilla chips, plantain chips are great with salsa
Chifles Natural Chips Everyday Healthy Snack, Natural, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Kosher
These crackers have great crispy texture, stimulating shape and strong salty taste. I like them with apple slices & sharp white cheddar or even just on their own
Chicken in a Biskit Original Baked Snack Crackers, 7.5 oz
You don't have to prep anything with baby carrots but you could add some red pepper slices, broccoli & cauliflower florets and some good hummus for more veggie power
1lb Baby Peeled Carrots
Fruity
Sometimes it's too busy or I'm just not in the mood to eat but I know I need nutrients so I grab one of these Naked smoothies to keep me going. I like blue machine and green machine
Naked Juice Blue Machine Flavored 100% Juice Smoothie Blend, 15.2 fl oz
Get your iron in with nature's candy
Great Value Sun-Dried Raisins 6 Pack, 6 - 1oz (28g) Cartons
Dried apricots are my favorite dried fruit
Great Value Dried Apricots, 16 oz
These Special K fruit bars have the perfect light crispy texture. They come in strawberry and blueberry and both are delightful
Kellogg's Special K Blueberry Chewy Pastry Crisps, Ready-to-Eat, 100 Calories, 15.84 oz
Halos are so tasty, small, easy to peel and cute you'll be snacking through them and getting your vitamin c with ease
Wonderful Halos Mandarin Oranges (2 lb) Delivery or ...
Cosmic crisp apples are very sweet and have a bright texture, cut up some slices with your cheese & crackers and get crisped
Fresh Cosmic Crisp Apples, 3 lb Bag
No need to think about it, prepare it or use utensils, just grab a banana, peel and partake
Fresh Bananas, 3 lb Bunch
Savory
I love pistachios, when I'm busy, in pain or don't have a wastebasket nearby I need the unshelled version
Wonderful No Shell Pistachios, Roasted & Salted, 12 Oz
My husband's quick protein fix
Slim Jim Smoked Meat Sticks, Original Flavor, 6g Protein Per Serving, Snack Size, 0.28 oz. (26 Count)
My husband likes beef jerky in Teriyaki flavor, these are convenient bites instead of strips or pieces
Jack Link's 100% Beef Teriyaki Tender Bites 10oz Resealable Bag
For quick protein I like sharp cheddar and Colby Jack cheese sticks
Sargento® Sharp Natural Cheddar Cheese Snack Sticks, 12-Count
Savory with a little bit of sweet this is an easy little to go snack
Sargento Balanced Breaks Pepper Jack Cheese, Honey Roasted Peanuts & Raisins - 4.5oz/3ct
Cheese and crackers are my favorite snack, a charcuterie necessity for me. I like the extra tanginess of white sharp cheddar cheese
Cabot Creamery Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bar 8 oz (Refrigerated)
For an easy, warm soup snack these microwaveable to go soup portions from Campbell's can save your stomach from hunger pangs
Campbell's Sipping Soup, Ready to Serve Creamy Tomato Soup, 11.1 oz Microwavable Cup
For a more filling snack I love Amy's pizza bites. They surprised me with their enjoyable taste and texture, they come out great in the air fryer.
Amy's Frozen Frozen Cheese Pizza Snacks - 6oz
Sweet
Another drink for snack time with some protein, Bolthouse vanilla chai is a creamy and delicious cold refresment
Bolthouse Farms Protein Vanilla Chai Tea - 52oz
I like the sandy texture and light sweetness of graham crackers. Put some Nutella on there and you're in for a treat.
Honey Maid Honey Graham Crackers, 14.4 oz
I like the portion size of Activia yogurt and the fruit pieces in the berry & cherry flavors
Activia Black Cherry and Mixed Berry Probiotic Yogurt, Lowfat Yogurt Cups, 4 oz, 12 Count
Lara bars are my favorite snack bars because they are just the right size, I have trouble finishing larger portions when I get tired of the flavor. These cookie dough bars are sweet and tasty and I also like the less sweet cashew cookie flavor
Larabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Gluten Free Vegan Fruit Nut Bars, 6 ct
My husband introduced me to this creation and I can never go back to life before. It's a sweet and savory flavor mix but I think it leans towards sweet
Popcorn, Indiana Black & White Drizzlecorn, 6 Oz