Eating keto looks like a lot of damn work: stocking your kitchen [1] with high-fat, low-carb food, mapping out the restaurants where you can actually eat [2], and, of course, meal prepping [3] (read: lots and lots of cooking). Fortunately, snack time doesn't have to be as labour-intensive.
If you find yourself hungry in between meals or stranded for hours at work, there's no excuse to reach for a sugary, high-carb snack from a vending machine. Stock up on these keto-friendly snacks instead that will leave you feeling satisfied without kicking you out of ketosis [4].
Bulletproof Vanilla Shortbread Collagen Protein Bar
High in fat and protein? Yes, please! The Bulletproof Vanilla Shortbread Collagen Protein Bars [6] ($35 for 12) are perfect when you're craving a bite of a cookie.
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FBOMB Fat Bomb — Macadamia With Pecan Nut Butter
The Macadamia Pecan Nut Butter FBOMB Fat Bomb [7] ($25 for a pack of 10) is a portable snack. Because it's rich in healthy fats and protein due to its nut content, it has the added benefit of keeping you full until your next meal.
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Cello Whisps Asiago & Pepper Jack Cheese Crisps
Craving chips? Try these Cello Whisps Asiago & Pepper Jack Cheese Crisps [8] ($7), and transform your taste buds with their incredible flavour and crunch.
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Wholly Guacamole Classic Minis
Snacking just got a whole lot better with the single-serving Wholly Guacamole Classic Minis [9] ($5 for 6). Perfect for dipping carrots or topping off a salad or bowl.
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Koia Vanilla Bean Protein Shake
Koia Vanilla Bean Protein Shake [10] ($4), available at Whole Foods, is a gift sent from sweet-tooth heaven. It tastes just like a vanilla milkshake, but it's vegan and only four grams of sugar. One taste, and you'll be in love with this plant-powered drink, too.
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Vermont Smoke & Cure Mini Jerky Stick Go Pack
Leave the pizza behind and snack on your favourite part with this delicious pepperoni-flavoured Vermont Smoke & Cure Mini Jerky Stick Go Pack [11] ($16).
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Epic Chicken Sriracha Bar
If you're a meat-lover, the Epic Chicken Sriracha Bars [12] ($30 for 12) are here for all your protein needs. This chicken bar packs incredible flavour from the spicy sriracha and can easily be found at your local Whole Foods.
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Trader Joe's Roasted Seaweed Snack
The best part about snacking on seaweed is you can eat the entire pack without feeling like you just messed up. Find the Trader Joe's Roasted Seaweed Snack at your nearest store.
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Chef's Cut Pepperoni Flavoured Turkey Sticks
At only 120 calories and eight grams of protein, each Chef's Cut Pepperoni Flavoured Turkey Sticks [13] ($30 for 16) is keto-friendly and the perfect pre- or post-workout snack.
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Moon Cheese
Poppable and crunchy, Moon Cheese [14] ($15 for a pack of three) is the perfect alternative to cheesy chips and crackers. They also come in various flavours like pepper jack, cheddar, and gouda.
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Picnik Butter Coffee
Coffee is a snack if you're drinking a bottle of Picnik Butter Coffee [15] ($27 for 6), available at Whole Foods. Filled with grass-fed whey protein and butter, it's bound to keep you satiated throughout the day.
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Epic Venison Strips
Epic Venison Strips [16] ($19 for a pack of 10) are seasoned with sea salt, cracked black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to deliver a simple but flavourful satisfying snack.
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Go Raw Zesty Pizza Sprouted Flax Snax
Go Raw Flax Snax [17] ($16 for six) are organic, made with sprouted seeds, and dehydrated. They're considered live foods because they are dried under 105 degrees to help retain their nutritional profile and to aid in digestion. The Zesty Pizza flavour is made with a few simple ingredients that make you feel like you're eating a mini pizza in cracker form.
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Mighty Organic 100% Grass Fed Meat Sticks
Mighty Organic 100% Grass-Fed Meat Sticks [18] ($45 for a pack of 24) are ready-to-eat snacks packed with flavour without the addition of carbs or unhealthy additives or hormones that several meat products may contain.
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Zest Tea Energy Ice Tea
If you're looking for something yummy and refreshing to drink, try the Zest Tea Energy Ice Tea [19] ($30). It comes in a bunch of creative flavours and gives you a boost of caffeine and energy; what more could you want?