Looking for the best healthy Walmart snacks? Here are some ideas for everything from chips, crackers and granola bars to protein and frozen snacks.
*Published 8/2021. Updated 4/2024*
Hi friends!
We’re continuing our snack series with the best Walmart snacks. If you need to play catch up, check out these posts as well! Here are some of my favorite snacks from specific stores:
- Healthy Amazon Snacks
- Best Trader Joe’s Snacks
- Best Healthy Walmart Snacks
- Healthy Snacks At Costco For The Whole Family
- Best ALDI Healthy Snacks
- Best Healthy Snacks at Target
And here’s where I cover some popular snack categories:
- Best Healthy Gluten-Free Snacks
- Healthy High Protein Snacks
- Healthy Store-Bought Tortillas
- Best Boxed Mac and Cheese
- Best Frozen Waffles
- Healthy Crackers for Kids and Adults
- Best Low-Sugar Yogurts
- Lower Sugar Cereal For Kids
- Healthy Store-Bought Granola Bars for Kids
- Individually Wrapped Snack Ideas
Remember that all of these snacks would also be great in lunch boxes! If you need help packing lunches check out my Month of Easy Packed Lunch Ideas For Kids guide.
The Best Healthy Walmart Snacks
So what are the best snacks at Walmart? As a Registered Dietitian and mom of 3, here are some general guidelines I try to follow and recommend:
- I try to choose snacks that have at least 2g of both protein and fiber most of the time.
- I focus on making sure snacks include protein so if I have a snack like crackers or cereal, I pair it with a protein like yogurt or turkey etc.
- I try to limit added sugar to 6g or less whenever possible. Occasionally 7-8g, but snacks with 9+ grams of added sugar or more are more like treats than snacks in my opinion.
- I check the sodium content but it doesn’t always make or break my choices. Remember that 140mg or less of sodium per serving is generally considered low sodium.
With that being said, here are some of the best Walmart healthy snacks, in my opinion. I’ve tried to include some name brands as well as some of their Great Value store brand.
Healthy Store-Bought Snacks To Get At Walmart
Walmart Snacks Chips – Are there healthy crunchy snacks like chips at Walmart?
If you’re looking for crunchy/salty snacks like chips and crackers, here are some ideas:
- Ritz Toasted Pita Chips
- Goya Plantain Chips
- New York Style Bagel Crisps
- Crunchmaster’s Multi-Seed Crackers
- Great Value Vegetable Chip Mix
- Terra Sweet Potato Chips
- Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn (made with avocado oil)
- Great Value Thin Wheat Crackers
- Great Value Woven Wheat Crackers
- Late July Sea Salt Thin and Crispy Chips
- Whisps Cheese Crisps
- Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers
- Great Value Mountain Trail Mix
- Great Value Shelled Pistachios (are any of their nuts!)
- Triscuit Thin Crisps
Reminder to pair crackers and chips with some extra protein if possible!
Walmart Protein Snacks – What are some good protein-rich snacks at Walmart?
If you need protein-based snacks, here are some ideas. Check the nutrition label to make sure they have at least a few grams of protein. I think snacks with at least 6 grams of protein are considered a protein-rich snack:
- Stonyfield Organic Kids yogurt cups
- Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Yogurt
- Great Value Plain Greek Yogurt (Walmart doesn’t have many good lower sugar yogurt options so an easy solution is to mix plain and flavored yogurt together to reduce the sugar content!)
- Breakstone’s Cottage Doubles
- Great Value Cheese Cubes
- Frigo Combo Pack – Colby Jack cheese & turkey sticks
- Chobani drinkable yogurt
- Great Value frozen edamame
- Lorissa’s Kitchen jerky
- Great Value Hard Boiled Eggs
- Horizon Organic shelf stable milk
- Great Value cheese sticks
- GogoSqueez Morning Smoothies
- Oscar Mayer Natural turkey breast
Walmart Fruit Snacks
Ideas for snacks involving fruit:
- Great Value Dried Apricots (or any other unsweetened dried fruit)
- Great Value Triple Berry Blend frozen berries (mix with milk and spinach for a quick smoothie!
- Great Value Banana Chips
- Great Value Bursting Berry fruit pouches
- Freshness Guaranteed Mild Guacamole (great with plantain chips!)
- Wymans Just Fruit & Greek Yogurt Bites
- Mamma Chia Squeeze
- Great Value Unsweetened Applesauce
- Great Value Diced Fruit in 100% juice
Remember fruit are a carb source so pair with protein or healthy fats for a more filling snack!
Walmart Granola Bar Snacks – Can I find healthy snack bars at Walmart?
Ideas for the best bars Walmart offers. Many of these contain nuts so if your school is nut-free you might need other options:
- Nature’s Bakery Baked-Ins
- Belvita Soft Baked Cookies (a little higher in added sugar but also have some protein and fiber)
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bars (very similar to Larabars)
- Happykid Bars
- Bear Naked Granola (add to yogurt for a parfait!)
- Safe & Fair Birthday Cake Granola (top allergen-free!)
- KIND Dark Chocolate Chunk Bars
- KIND Nut Butter Filled Snack Bars
- KIND Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars
- Kashi Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Bars
- Larabar Minis
- Simple Mills Dark Chocolate Almond Soft Baked Bars
- RX Kids Bars
Here’s a list I made of Healthy Storebought Granola Bars for Kids and here are some Nut-Free Packaged Snacks.
Walmart Carb Snacks
Some healthy carb sources for snacks:
- Cheerios
- Dave’s Killer Bread Thin-Sliced
- Dave’s Killer Bread Raisin’ The Roof
- Thomas Whole Wheat English Muffins
- Aladdin’s Small Pitas
- Great Value Quick Oats (oatmeal or overnight oats make a great snack!
- KIND Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal – if you want pre-flavored packets
- Quaker Fruit & Cream – these are a little higher in sugar than I’d like but occasionally fine (I ate them all the time growing up 🙂
- Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread (for sandwiches, french toast etc)
- Great Value Rice Squares – here are more Lower Sugar Cereals for Kids
Can I find individually wrapped snacks at Walmart? (Healthy Snacks On The Go Walmart)
At Walmart P3 snacks and other convenience snacks like them are readily available. While these are fine occasionally, I highly encourage you to make your own to save money. You can easily buy a bag of cheese cubes, some nuts and dried fruit, a box of crackers and a package of lunch meat and recreate all of these for much cheaper!
Walmart Frozen Snacks
If you are looking specifically for frozen snacks here a few ideas:
- Ian’s Fish Sticks
- Great Value Edamame
- Amy’s Frozen Burritos/Enchiladas
- Tyson Chicken Nuggets/Patties
- Red’s Chicken & Cheddar Burritos (a little higher in sodium than I’d like)
- Siete Almond Flour Tortillas (to make quesadillas or tacos)
- Kodiak Power Flapjacks
Walmart Diabetic Snacks
And in case you’re looking for the best Walmart snacks for diabetics specifically? I wanted to share a few that might be chosen by my husband who is a type 1 diabetic:
- Simple Mills Almond Crackers
- Great Value Cheese sticks
- Great Value Nuts
- Jerky
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Turkey sandwiches
- Crunchmaster crackers
- Triscuit thin crisps
- Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn
- Simple Mills Soft Baked Bars
- Whisps cheese crisps
Healthy Snacks At Walmart For Kids
What healthy snack options does Walmart have for kids? Here are some of my favorite snacks for kids that are available at Walmart:
- Crackers like Great Value Woven Wheats and Triscuits Thin Crisps with cheese
- Yogurt with fruit
- English muffins to make English Muffin Pizzas to keep in the freezer
- KIND Bars and Larabars
- Frozen fruit, peanut butter and milk to make a smoothie.
- Nuts, cereal and dried fruit to make trail mix
Did you find any new ideas?
Healthy Walmart Shopping List FAQs
Are there glulten-free snack options available at Walmart?
Yes! You can search their website to browse their gluten-free options. Some of my favorites include:
- Applegate Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets
- The Only Bean Crunchy Roasted Edamame Beans
- Quinn Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels
- Simple Mills Crackers
- Chex cereal
And remember that a lot of foods like cheese, yogurt, fruits and veggies, hummus, nuts, etc are naturally gluten-free. You can also check my list of Best Healthy Gluten-Free Snacks and look for them at Walmart.
Are there vegan snack options at Walmart?
Look for fresh fruits and veggies, snack bars like Larabars and other products that are naturally vegan.
Walmart also carries a lot of vegan brands including Daiya Foods, Gardein, Beyond Meat, Morningstar Farms and more!
How can I find snacks with low-sodium content at Walmart?
The best way to find low-sodium snacks is to check the label. Low-sodium snacks are categorized as snacks that contain less than 140mg of sodium per serving.
Are there dairy-free snacks available at Walmart?
Look for naturally dairy-free snacks as well as snacks from brands like Daiya, So Delicious, Silk, Follow Your Heart, and more that can provide substitutes for some of the non dairy-free snacks recommended in this post.
What are some healthy snack options for on the go at Walmart?
I have a couple of posts that might be helpful- Healthy Road Trip Snacks and Low Mess Car Snacks For Kids. Check them out for some ideas that can be found at Walmart!
How can I choose healthy snacks at Walmart on a budget?
Here are a few tips:
- Definitely check out their Great Value brand. Walmart is known for their affordable prices and store-brands are even cheaper than name brands in most cases.
- Shop the sales and if you’re able, stock up on non-perishable snacks when they go on sale.
- Avoid individually packaged snacks. Instead, buy a larger bag and portion into snack-sized bags yourself to save money!
What Walmart snacks are suitable for packing in school lunches?
If you need help with lunch packing, check out my resource- A Month of Packed Lunch Ideas For Kids. A lot of the ideas shown can be found at Walmart and if you can’t find the exact product, you can probably find something similar!
How do I find the newest healthy snack options at Walmart?
Stores love to show off their new products. Look front and center when you walk in, check the ads and also check the end caps or individual displays that might be spotlighting new products!
Best Healthy Snack Brands at Walmart
What are your favorite Walmart snacks?
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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