Add a bit more protein in your day with these healthy and allergy friendly Simply Snackin’ meat sticks. Here’s my Simply Snackin’ review
I have a confession to make: I am a snack food fiend! If I have something to snack on around the house, I will always reach for the snack food first, even if I have time to prepare something. I am a snack-all-day grazer, which is fine if I can stick to healthy munchies.
One of my favorite snacks is jerky, but I am not always fond of the amount of sodium and preservatives they have in them, along with the hydrolyzed soy and corn proteins and MSG that might be lurking in there. Because of my food sensitivities, finding a quick and healthy protein source on the go can be a challenge.
One of my fellow FitFluential Ambassadors, Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean, told us about some great beef and chicken snacks that are healthy, so I was eager to give them a try. Simply Snackin sent me samples of each variety that they carry, and I loved each flavor!
I have to say that I am impressed with Simply Snackin’s product! Their snacks are made of high quality beef sirloin and chicken breast, along with a creative blend of fruits and seasonings. Also, Simply Snackin is a small, family owned company, so you can be assured that their products meet high standards.
I love the combination of dried fruit, meat, and seasonings! Bonus history tidbit: dried fruit and meat was a staple in the diet of the American Indians. They preserved their meat by mixing it with berries and drying it to create pemmican, the perfect staple for their frequent travels.
Along with high quality meats, here are some of the other healthy perks of Simply Snackin meat snacks:
- Low carb & low fat
- 60 calories per snack
- Most varieties are lactose free, gluten-free, and are suitable for Paleo diets
- No artificial anything (no artificial fillers, flavorings, colors, chemicals, MSG, or nitrites)
- Less sodium than traditional meat snacks
- 6 sweet and savory varieties
These jerky snacks are affordable, too: a 12 pack costs $17.28, just $1.44 each. This costs less than many commercial protein bars, but these snacks have no chemicals in them.
Through January, get 10% off Simply Snackin gourmet meat snacks with the code SSjan2013
If you are looking for a healthy, quick, and affordable protein source, check out Simply Snackin’s gourmet meat products!
Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and healthy living blogger based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Hey Lady!
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Nicole
Thank you so much Nicole, it means a lot to me!! I will check out your post today 🙂
I love to see people like the simply snackin gourmet snack strips because I work where they are made and I also love them! I quite often have them at morning break. And yes its a family owned business. And the owners are real nice people the best I’ve ever worked for and I’m 52 so I’ve worked many places!!!! Hope more people try them because of your story!
That’s great to hear, Cathy! I really like their products – I wish there was a store around here that carried them! I guess I will just have to order online : )
We love jerky at my house, I will have to check these out. I am always looking for a way to sneak in healthy food into my kids snacks and meals. Great post!
The best part is the dried fruit mixed in – especially the sirloin with apples and cherries. My favorite!
How funny, I totally just made a beef jerky review too… But not of the same brand! Thanks for the tip on this one 🙂
What brand did you review? I will have to check out your review! I really love this stuff – I ate most of it by myself in probably 2-3 days. So yummy!