For our fifth annual PEOPLE Food Awards, we sought out the best snacks worth adding to your shopping cart.
Ultimately, we found something for everyone. From spicy to sweet, gooey to crunchy, this list has something tasty to satisfy any craving.
Best spicy snacks
Ritz Toasted Chips Sweet Habanero
The star of the “sweecy” (sweet and spicy) trend, baked crackers are perfect for dipping in hummus or plopping on a charcuterie board.
Get it now! $4 for 8.1 oz., walmart.com
The best cheese crackers
Goldfish Crisp Cheddar
These crackers are lighter and crispier than the original, but “still retain the essence of classic Goldfish,” staff said.
Get it now! $5 for 6.25 oz., target.com
The best popcorn
Fred Hardy
LesserEvil Homer’s Blend Popcorn
Coating the chunky, fluffy chunks with garlic and dairy-free Parmesan cheese, testers “could eat a handful.”
Buy it now! $4.50 for 4.6 ounces, wholefoodsmarket.com
The best potato chips
Ray’s Sweet & Spicy Honey Chips
“Thin and crispy chips drizzled with honey and finished with a spicy kick, these chips are a new favourite to serve at a barbecue,” the staff member said.
Get it now! $5 for 7.75 oz., target.com
The best snacks
Pop-Tarts Frosty Cinnamon Roll Bites
Our testers “just couldn’t stop popping” the bite-sized treats, which are stuffed with cinnamon-roll flavored filling and topped with sweet frosting.
Buy it now! $4, walmart.com
Best chocolate candy
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Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Candy Pieces
“You can actually taste the roasted peanuts and dark chocolate,” said one person who sampled the crunchy, candy-coated candy. “They’re absolutely delicious!”
Get it now! $2.50 for 1.5 oz., amazon.com
Best gummy candy
Fred Hardy
Skittles Sour Gummies
The sugar-coated buttons, which have the “just right amount of sourness,” have been a big hit. “They’re a great twist on sourness!”
Get it now! $4 for 12 oz., walmart.com
The best nuts
Planters Nuts Duo Espresso Hazelnut & Cocoa Cashew
The espresso-covered hazelnuts and cocoa-covered cashews, when eaten together, “tastes like a mocha latte,” one tester said.
Buy it now! $5 for 5 oz., target.com
The best tortilla chips
Zack’s Mighty Rolled Tortilla Chips Chili Lime
The rolled snacks, which feature vibrant citrus flavours, taste “incredibly fresh” but also have a “delicious corn flavour” that can’t be hidden.
Get yours today! $5 for 7 ounces, wholefoodsmarket.com
Best Snack Cakes
Fred Hardy
Hostess Meltamol Chocolate Creamy Caramel
The “amazingly fudgy and moist” cake is microwaved for five seconds to create a gooey caramel centre.
Get it now! 8 for $5, kroger.com
