17 of the best healthy snacks from Costco. These are the best good-for-you snacks you can buy in bulk at Costco stores that contain minimal sugar, low carbs, reduced fat, and maximum nutrients.

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Like most of you, I am all about snacking.

I know, I know... it's not exactly the best quality to have when it comes to being healthy and fit, but the reality is all of us probably get hungry between meals.

Now - you can keep reaching for the candy and cookies and seeing all your fitness progress stall out, or we can find some healthier options that are better for you and will keep your fitness goals on track!

Today I wanted to share with you some of my absolute favorite healthy snacks that you can pick up at your local Costco store.

These are the perfect healthy snacks for break at work, for after school, or to just help you to power through your afternoon.

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17 of the Best Healthy Costco Snacks

Crunchpak Organic Apple Slices
Organic Aussie Bites
Pacific Gold Beef Jerky
Zone Perfect Bars
Kind Bars
Made Good Granola Minis
GoodFoods Chunky Guacamole Cups
Food Should Taste Good Multi Grain Chips
Made in Nature Organic Mangoes
Bare Baked Apple Chips
Kirkland Variety Snacking Nuts
Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad
Organic Jack's Cantina Style Salsa
Skinny Pop Popcorn
Wonderful Pistachios
Blue Diamond Almonds
LaraBar
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WHAT MAKES A SNACK HEALTHY?
Always read the NUTRITION LABEL on your snacks. This is straight-up the best, easiest way to tell you whether or not you're making the right decision. Some things to look out for include...

- The size of the snack should be the right size. The calories-to-quantity ratio should tide you over without overloading on calories.
- Pick foods that are low in added fat and sugar and high in fiber and water. Meaning that an apple is better than a bag of chips.
- Try to find for fruits, vegetables, whole-grain snacks, and low-fat dairy.
- Foods that are naturally-sweetened is better than foods and drinks that contain added sugar.
- Fresh fruit is a healthier choice than a fruit-flavored drink.
- Foods and drinks that list sugar or corn syrup as one of the first ingredients ARE NEVER EVER healthy snack choices.
- Pairing proteins and carbohydrates will help the snack to keep you fullest for the longest. Examples of this would be having an apple and string cheese, whole wheat crackers with peanut butter, carrots and hummus, or plain yogurt and fresh fruit.

WHEN SHOULD I EAT MY HEALTHY SNACKS?
It's recommended that you eat something every 2-3 hours to fend off hunger and overeating. - Assuming you're eating three healthy meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) I would recommend supplementing your food with a snack between breakfast-lunch and lunch-dinner. Keeping the quantities small and the quality healthy will help you avoid over-indulging at other times throughout the day.

WHAT IS THE BEST HEALTHY SNACK?
The best healthy are low in fat and sugar and high in fiber and water. You should also try to find protein where you can (see ideas below) and can pair it with carbohydrates. Always remember - you should be mindful of the calorie content and serving size. It should be enough food to tide you over, but try to keep calorie content to a minimum.

So with no further ado, check out the video for 17 of my favorite healthy Costco snacks. We love to give these to our kids after school, I eat them when I come home from work, and my wife loves them to power through the afternoon. Hope you enjoy!

Can you help us grow our list?! What are your favorite healthy snacks from Costco (or anywhere!)? I would love to hear in the comments below!

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