When you're following a low-carb diet [1], healthy, convenient snacks are essential [2] — and for those, look no further than Trader Joe's. For a store that's constantly restocking its shelves [3] with exciting new foods (some healthy [4], others not), Trader Joe's offers a consistently wide selection of low-carb foods [5] and snacks. These tasty treats will help power you through long days at the office, those come-and-go cravings, and many a binge-watching session. We've rounded up 12 favourites that are sure to help keep you on track, but between us: they're so good, you might have to hide them from everyone else.
Homestyle Tuna Salad ($4)
This high-protein dish [7] makes a filling snack, and you'll love the bright notes of celery and green onions.
Plain Greek Low-Fat Yoghurt ($1)
Greek yoghurt is delicious on its own, but for a really satisfying snack, add seeds and low-carb fruits like berries [8].
Just a Handful of Roasted Unsalted Almonds ($7)
Sometimes you just have to go back to basics and snack on plain old almonds. Trader Joe's sells them in smaller, pre-portioned bags so you can easily grab and go.
Oven-Baked Cheese Bites ($3)
These indulgent bites are everything you want from a snack: crispy, crunchy, salty [9], and as if by magic, still decidedly low-carb.
Seasoned Kale Chips ($4)
You could make your own kale chips [10], or spend that time lounging on the couch with these.
Organic Dehydrated Rainbow Carrot Snacks ($3)
Though this crunchy snack is a bit higher in carbs, many of those come from the fibre and sugars found naturally in carrots [11]. (And let's face it: chips would be much worse.)
Mini Brie Bites ($4)
These tangy, bitter snacks taste just like a holiday to Paris, but you won't have to worry about sabotageing your diet during your stay.
Just a Handful of Pitted Salted Manzanilla Olives ($1)
You'll be so grateful these pitted olives come pre-portioned — because once you start eating them, you won't want to stop.
Crispy Crunchy Broccoli Florets ($3)
When you know you should eat your vegetables [12], but you still want that crunch, reach for these crispy broccoli florets.
Organic Beef Jerky ($6)
Beef jerky is packed with protein [13], which will help keep you full between meals.
Organic String Cheese ($5)
Peeling off strands of string cheese is just as satisfying now as it was when you were a kid.
Avocado's Number Guacamole To-Go ($4)
Pair guacamole with a hard-boiled egg [14], low-carb crackers, or fresh veggies, and you've got the perfect midafternoon snack.