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Hey all,

Been realising that when I do my grocery shopping, I don't do a good enough job at getting snacks for the pantry. Decided to get a few things I know I enjoy, but I want to experiment with things I know that are made here a little more.

What are some solid snacks made here that you recommend, specifically ones without chocolate, as I am trying to avoid anything with chocolate for ethical reasons.

Thanks in advance.

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[–] KanadrAllegria@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Bassé!
Snack mix, trail mix, etc.

MadeGood foods
Granola bars, etc.

Dare foods
Cookies and crackers (and apparently gummies too!)

Edit to add LeClerc
Cookies, crackers, bars, etc.

[–] Binzy_Boi@piefed.ca 4 points 1 month ago

Forgot Dare made Jujubes! Grew up with my family getting Jujubes regularly, and I remember being the one that would have the black ones because nobody else in the family liked black liquorice.

These are great suggestions.

I came to this sub/community looking for Canadian alternatives for Halloween candy.

Trying to avoid Nestle is one thing, but I thought finding nut-free, individually wrapped, somewhat healthy snacks that are also made in Canada would be even more difficult.

Thanks!

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You can make lots of stuff out of chickpeas. Just spice and roast them for a crunchy snack.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I second this! Works especially well in an air fryer.

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

And of course some nice garlicy hummus if you got something to make it in

[–] Yezzey@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

Butter Tarts!

[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

Hawkins Cheezies is all you need...

[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

Po-ta-to chips.

[–] partial_accumen@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Maple creme sandwich cookies! Many brands of these. Some are better than others.

[–] Trex202@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Dare makes them too

[–] NottaLottaOcelot@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

I really like the nut mixes from Roasted Nut Company or Jewels Under the Kilt

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hardbite chips, Pickles, Vegan Ice cream (in Vancouver, Earnest Ice cream Vegan Peaches and Cream flavour for example to avoid both dairy and chocolate)

Caramel corn should be available from local suppliers.

[–] Binzy_Boi@piefed.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Wish I could find more vegan ice cream. Chapman's has a sugar-free lactose-free ice cream. Issue is that because it uses maltitol as the artificial sweetener, you basically end up with the same effect as if there was lactose if you have too much of it in one go. For context, maltitol is the same sweetener used in the infamous Haribo sugar-free gummy bears.

There was a brand I came across long time back that was oat-based and Canadian. Just can't find them anywhere anymore since the Urban Fare out this way in 'berta was converted to a Save On and no longer carries it.

[–] Krudler@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It takes a moment of work but I mean just a moment. I suggest you grab some unsalted bulk nuts, and roast them yourself at a low temperature. They are unbelievably good, like surprisingly amazing.

I'll let some people have some just as a friendly gift, and then they demand to know where I got them, for they are the most flavorful nuts they've ever had.

Like I'm talking the cheapest bulk Barn nuts or raw almonds from Costco LOL

[–] bowreality@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Quite hard if not impossible to find Canadian nuts though isn’t it?

[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The free-dumb convoy showed we actually have too many.

[–] bowreality@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

🤣 Edited to add: they make a terrible snack

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

LaCochina tortilla chips. Made in Manitoba.

[–] Amuletta@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

There is always McIntosh's toffee. I'm afraid to eat it because I fear it will pull my crowns and fillings out, but if your teeth are made of sterner stuff, give that a try.

[–] HumanOnEarth@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 weeks ago

Three Farmers makes some good healthier snacks like these dill pickle fava beans. Good crunch, extremely good flavor (if you like strong, sour dill flavor), just have a nice cold drink nearby as it's drier than chips.

Doesn't always quite scratch the itch but I try to have them regularly as they're overall tasty, Canadian, sustainable and healthy!

[–] Skyline969@lemmy.ca -5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Can’t go wrong with Cheezies, ketchup Lays, or all dressed Ruffles.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Lays and Ruffles are both American, under the FritoLay brand (owned by Pepsi).

[–] Binzy_Boi@piefed.ca 3 points 1 month ago

Will try playing it safe with Cheezies. I do like them, but with my lactose intolerance I need to be careful. I do like them a lot though, would have them every now and again before I developed the intolerance.