One trip to the grocery store will tell you how much you love snack time. After all, with the number of options available, we’re spoilt for choice. Whether you are looking for a sugary treat, an energy boost, a quick fix recipe, or trying to make a health-conscious decision, here is a list of store-bought and homemade snacks to help you choose the best for yourself and your loved ones.

Most popular snacks
No matter your age, these store-bought snacks are tough to beat and hard to put down after just a few.

• Chocolates
  Take your pick from a range of popularly loved brands like Snickers, Hershey’s, Twix, KitKat, Reese’s, and Lindt. This category comprises seemingly limitless brands and flavor combinations to indulge your sweet tooth.
• Crisps
  What’s not to love about these crunchy bites bursting with flavor? You’ve got a flavor for every mood, with combinations such as salt and vinegar to pizza. Enhance the experience by serving it with a homemade or store-bought dip such as salsa, guacamole, spinach, and artichoke.
• Trail mix
  Trail mix, a popular snack for those on the go, is a mix of nuts, granola, dried fruit, and sometimes even chocolate and candy. Even though you may find a range of varieties at your local store, you can always opt to personalize your bag of trail mix for hikes or movie nights.

After-school snacks
Children need some pick-me-up after a long day at school before heading out to a sports or hobby practice. Check out these easy and yummy after-school snacks that’ll have them bubbling with joy.

• Fruit and nut bars
  These healthy bars will make you shelve your protein bars. This snack is loaded with the goodness of peanut butter, honey, dates, almonds, rolled oats, dried fruits, and pumpkin seeds. It will boost your little one’s energy and prepare them to conquer the day.
• Soft pretzels
  Skip the bagged pretzels and involve your kids in some weekend baking to create one of their beloved snacks. It takes some yeast and basic pantry ingredients to make the most indulgent soft pretzels. Top them with sesame seeds, raw sugar, parmesan cheese, or whatever else your children love to make an after-school snack they’ll look forward to.
• Pigs in blankets
  This is the perfect appetizer for a party and a great after-school snack for your kids. Use some frozen pastry dough, hot dogs, eggs, and salt to make this. Serve it with marinara or your kid’s favorite dipping sauce to make it their favorite snack.
• Easy pancakes
  Ditch the flour and sugar and opt for healthy pancakes instead. To a mashed banana, add a couple of eggs. To enhance the flavor, you may also opt to mix in vanilla, cinnamon, or berries. Cook the batter like a regular pancake, and your healthy snack is ready to serve.

Two-ingredient snacks
Some days, you want to skip the prep work and have an easy snack. For those days, here are some simple two-ingredient snacks you can try.

• Greek yogurt with berries
  Just as the name suggests, combine some greek yogurt with your favorite berries for a healthy and filling snack. The antioxidants from the berries combined with the protein and other macro-nutrients from the probiotic yogurt make it a nourishing treat.
• Dark chocolate almond rocks
  All you need to make these delightful treats are some dark chocolate chips and chopped almonds. Melt the chocolate and incorporate the chopped almonds. Drop a spoonful of the mixture onto a plate lined with parchment paper, and allow it to cool. You’ve got a snack that will keep you returning for more.

Snacks for diabetes
Snacking often has a negative connotation, but it doesn’t have to. Try one of these easy and healthy snack options to keep you satiated.

• Popcorn
  Popcorn is a great sidekick to munch on, whether you are watching a movie or filing your taxes. As long as you watch the butter, salt, and other add-ons, 3 cups of popcorn pack roughly 100 calories and around 4 grams of salt, making it a healthy, guilt-free snack.
• Veggies and dip
  Is there really a way to go wrong with this tried and tested snack? To keep things interesting, choose from various vegetables at the grocery store. For optimum freshness, pick in-season vegetables to be served with popular dip options such as hummus, guacamole, Greek yogurt, spinach artichoke, or queso.
• Hard-boiled eggs
  A very low-carb snack option, hard-boiled eggs are a filling source of protein and healthy fats. Enjoy them as is or with your favorite savory seasoning blend.

Enjoy your favorite snacks to get your dose of energy and nutrition from your favorite snacks. Whether you’re watching what you eat or looking for something to indulge in when you’re peckish, this list answers all your snack needs.