Finding a Paleo-friendly snack to satisfy that afternoon salt craving can be tricky since traditional vending machine go-tos, like Doritos, are out. The high-protein plan emphasizes eating similarly to your Paleolithic ancestors 10,000 years ago, meaning many packaged snacks are out.
According to Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet, your best bets are fruit, meat, or vegetables, which isn't surprising given that many other foods are restricted.
"The idea is eating the foods that we are designed to eat," he explains to Men's Health.
But sometimes raw veggies or a piece of fruit just doesn't satisfy your snack cravings. We've got you covered with this list of 20 paleo snacks you can buy at the grocery store or online.
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BUBBA'S FINE FOODS HIGH OCTANE. LOW DRAG Bubba's Fine Foods Paleo Snack Mix
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BUBBA'S FINE FOODS HIGH OCTANE. LOW DRAG Bubba's Fine Foods Paleo Snack Mix
This snack mix is good enough to rival your favorite non-Paleo chips. Loaded with bananas, pecans, cashews and seasoning, this grain-free grub is a prefect afternoon treat.
It's hard to find paleo muffins that taste as good as the regular stuff. This mix from Simple Mills is hearty and tastes even better when you add nuts and raisins.
These grain-free bars are perfect for when the afternoon hunger hits. Not every flavor is Paleo, so stick with the Banana Nut Butter, which is made with creamy cashew butter and real banana puree.
If you miss granola, check out Bubba's grain-free ungranola, made with bananas, coconut, almonds, cashew, and egg whites. Enjoy a bowl with your favorite alternative milk for an easy breakfast or snack.
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Hu Hunks Vegan Chocolate Covered Cashews and Vanilla Bean
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Hu Hunks Vegan Chocolate Covered Cashews and Vanilla Bean
This nut and seed butter is loaded with good-for-you fat from the mix of Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, and array of seeds. Add on top of celery for an easy snack.
Sometimes, snacking on fresh fruit isn't the easiest option, like on a hike or during a road trip. Stock up on these air dried fruit packs that don't include any added sugars.
Daily Harvest offers bowls, soups, and smoothies that are easy to whip up. Check out the butternut squash and kale shakshuka bowl, loaded with veggies and and a zesty tomato sauce. Not everything is appropriate for Paleo dieters, so you'll have to read the label.