The Best Natural Snacks: Our Top 15 Natural Snacks at Coles and Woolworths

It’s easy to grab a packet of chips or a chocolate bar when you need a snack, however they are not particularly filling and may leave you feeling hungry again in 5 minutes. Choosing healthy snacks that are high in protein and are nutrient dense are not only going to nourish your body, but also keep you satiated and feeling satisfied. In this blog, we’ll look at the top 15 best natural snacks available at Coles and Woolworths.

What are the Top 15 Natural Snacks At Coles and Woolworths?

1. Fruit Wise Fruit Straps Strawberry & Apple 70g

Fruit Wise Apple & Strawberry Fruit Straps – Fruit Straps are just that – 100% natural fruit that is pulped, dried and packaged into a convenient daily serve of fruit. Perfect for lunchboxes!

2. Carman’s Original Fruit Free Muesli 500g

Carman’s Original Fruit Free Muesli 500g – Low in sugar , rich in fibre and protein.This muesli can be enjoyed on its own or with some Greek yoghurt and blueberries.

3. Kurrajong Kitchen Lavosh Bites Original 145g

Kurrajong Kitchen Lavosh Bites – Yeast free, egg free, uses all natural ingredients and no vegetable oils.

5. Table Of Plenty Mini Rice Cakes Dark Chocolate 84g

Table Of Plenty Mini Dark Chocolate Snack Pack – Gluten free, vegan and uses wholegrain rice. These little rice cakes are morish.

5. Macro Brazil Nuts 250g

Macro Brazil Nuts – Rich in protein, healthy fats and selenium, these nuts are the perfect little snack.

6. Go Natural Nut Delight Chopped Bars 35g x 5

Go Natural Nut Delight Chopped Bars – Rich in protein and healthy fats. These bars are low in sugar and are gluten free.

7. Carman’s Original Fruit Free Muesli Bars 45g

Carman’s Original Fruit Free Muesli Bars 6 Pack – Less than 6g of sugar per bar and full of whole grain oats, nuts and seeds.

8. Connect Foods Pumpkin Seeds Cocoa & Sea Salt 125g

Connect Foods Pumpkin Seeds Cocoa & Sea Salt – Great as a stand alone snack or a yoghurt topper. Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and protein.

9. Tamar Valley Kids Greek Natural Raspberry Yoghurt Pouch 110g

Tamar Valley Kids Greek Natural Raspberry Yoghurt Pouch – Rich in calcium, protein and no added sugar. Contains beneficial probiotics to support gut health.

10. Kez’s Kitchen Choc Mud Fruit Bars 125g

Kez’s Kitchen Choc Mud Fruit Bars – Tasty gluten free snacks that can be enjoyed by all. Contains a variety of seeds and no added sugar.

11. Fodbods Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Bar 50g

Fodbods Banana & Peanut Butter Protein Bar – High in protein, healthy unsaturated fats and low in sugar. Certified FODMAP friendly and are suitable for those following the low FODMAP diet. They’re made from 100% natural ingredients, they’re vegan, gluten free.

12. John West Tuna Tempter Chunky Springwater 95g

John West Tuna Tempter Chunky Springwater – High in protein, no additives or preservatives. Enjoy with some mayo as is or with some crackers or veggie sticks.

13. The Happy Snack Company Chickpeas Dark Choc 5 Pack

The Happy Snack Company Chickpeas Dark Choc 5 Pack – dairy, gluten and nut free, vegan friendly and rich in protein. Perfect for a nut free school lunchbox.

14. KOOEE! Organic Sea Salt Beef Jerky

Grass Fed Australian Jerky – Non GMO, no MSG & nothing artificial. Our jerky is also Keto, low carb and paleo friendly. Perfect for your kids as a natural snack for their school lunchbox, or to snack on at work.

Credit @frandargaville – “As a nutritionist, I’m a huge fan of these snacks! High quality with great ingredients, and most importantly, very tasty. Thanks legends!”

15. KOOEE! Organic Beef Sticks

With 6.4g of protein per stick, no additives or preservatives. Quick and easy on the go natural snack.

Credit @bentokidslunch – “Keeping with the farm animal theme alive with this cute cow lunch.”

Are there any natural snacks for diabetics?

If you’re diabetic, it’s important to be aware of the sugar content in your snacks. Depending on whether you are type 1 or type 2 diabetic can also impact your snack choice. As a general guide, opting for a snack that has healthy fats, fibre and protein, and is low in sugar is often a good choice. Good options for diabetics from the list above include: brazil nuts, John West tuna, KOOEE! beef sticks/jerky and the Connect Foods pumpkin seeds cocoa & sea salt. 

Also please keep reading and see below for some the suggested make at home natural snacks which are great for people with diabetes. The good news is there are plenty of natural snacks at Coles and Woolworths that are low in sugar and they still taste great!

What are the best natural snacks with protein?

Protein is essential for DNA growth and repair, it is used to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, hair and blood. Protein can help to stabilise blood sugar levels, sustain lean muscle, prevent wastage and support weight loss. As you can see, protein is pretty important!

You can get protein from sources such as meat, fish, eggs, tofu/tempeh, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds.

The best natural snacks with protein listed above include the KOOEE! Beef sticks and jerky, brazil nuts, John West tuna, Connect Foods pumpkin seeds cocoa & sea salt and the Go Natural nut bars. These all include between 5 and 10 grams of protein per serve and are low in sugar. They are perfect snacks for supporting blood sugar regulation and energy levels throughout the day.

What are the best natural snacks to add to your lunchbox?

All the above listed snacks are great for adding to lunchboxes. They are all easy to grab and go snacks that are nutrient dense and rich in protein. Other great snacks for the lunchbox include fresh fruit and vegetables which can be dipped into hummus or peanut butter for added protein and fibre.

Credit @margos_wholebodynutrition – “When you’ve run out of all the usual healthy main lunch options; corn thins with avocado/black tahini and @kooeesnacksau Jerky saves the day. School lunch boxes made healthy and easy!!” 🤙

What are some natural snacks that you can make from home?

The best natural snacks that you can make from home are those made with fresh wholefood ingredients. Below are a couple of examples for you to try!

  1. Boiled eggs – are a great on the go, travel snack. One egg contains about 6-7 grams of high-quality protein. Eggs are rich in vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. Just boil 2 eggs per person the night before a trip, peel and enjoy. 
  2. Chopped up vegetable sticks – such as carrots, cucumber, capsicum and celery are wonderful snacks when paired with a source of protein such as hummus or peanut butter. 
  3. Apple with peanut or almond butter is a healthy, crowd pleaser.
  4. Greek yoghurt with your choice of fruit and a sprinkle of hemp seeds. 

What are the best natural snacks for kids?

Most of the kids’ snacks are quite processed these days. It’s important to read package labels and choose snacks for children that are low in sugar, additives and preservatives and high in healthy fats, fibre and protein. These important macronutrients are going to help with brain development, concentration and keep kids blood sugar levels stable. This will hopefully reduce the risk of meltdowns, fatigue and sugar cravings. 

The above list of snacks are all okay for kids to enjoy. However if giving them something with little to no protein or healthy fats, it is best to add a handful of nuts, a few slices of cheese or some Greek yoghurt to keep those blood sugar levels stable.

If you enjoyed reading this blog, we’ve got more to choose from below:

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Blog Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our list of the top 15 best natural snacks at Coles and Woolworths. As we mentioned above, there are many different options available. The most important thing to remember when snacking is to choose something that will keep you full and satiated – which means it needs to have a source of protein, fibre and healthy fats!

About The Author:

Margo White is a Clinical Nutritionist who holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine. Margo uses food as medicine to gently nourish, strengthen and support health. She believes that life is about balance, and shouldn’t be restrictive. Margo advocates for an 80/20 way of eating; 80% whole foods and 20% soul foods – soul foods to nourish your soul and bring you great joy. When she’s not seeing clients in the clinic she is either in the kitchen developing recipes or creating content and blog writing for various aligned food companies.

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