Best Healthy Snacks in 2026 Per Nutrition Experts, Seen on TODAY

Best Healthy Snacks in 2026 Per Nutrition Experts, Seen on TODAY

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Key Points:

  • Shop TODAY's editorial team, along with nutrition expert Joy Bauer and fitness expert Stephanie Mansour, have curated a list of healthy snacks ideal for various popular diets including keto, paleo, gluten-free, and vegan to help consumers meet their 2026 health goals.
  • Recommended snacks include protein balls with 12 grams of protein and 11 grams of sugar, protein bars with at least 14 grams of protein and under five grams of sugar, dry roasted edamame beans, and grain-free cassava flour chips made with avocado oil.
  • Meat snacks such as turkey sticks from Vermont Smoke & Cure, Chomps, and Wegmans are highlighted for their high protein content and low sugar, while plant-based options like seaweed snacks and fruit-based