25 Best Portion-Controlled Grocery Snacks

Despite what you may assume, you don’t have to endure hunger pangs just to achieve a calorie deficit for weight loss. It’s possible to snack on your favorite foods and lose weight by stocking up on portion-controlled snacks from the grocery store.

You need to be in some form of calorie deficit to lose weight, so overdoing it on snacks or mindlessly munching throughout the day often hinders progress towards healthy and sustainable weight loss. But this is where portion-controlled snacks come in handy. Snacks that come packaged in single servings can help you indulge in your favorite treats without having to worry about overconsuming.

Calories aren’t everything, though. Getting enough essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, and healthy fats can help you increase satiety and feel more satisfied until your next meal, so if your pre-portion snacks contain any of these nutrients, that’s an extra win!

Read on for our dietitian-recommended list of delicious portion-controlled snacks to get some inspiration for your next grocery store trip. And then learn about the snacks to skip over in our story about the 30 Unhealthiest Snacks on the Planet.

Wholly Guacamole Classic Minis

“Wholly Guacamole Classic Minis are perfectly portioned to allow for a boost of healthy fats (thanks to the real avocados used in their recipe) and can be used as a satisfying dip for veggies or whole grain crackers, or incorporated into your favorite recipes,” says Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN.

Along with healthy fats, Manaker points out that each pack provides you with 3 grams of fiber. “Fiber slows the speed of digestion, which makes you feel full and may help you eat less in the long run,” she says.

With these healthy fats and fiber, an avocado snack like Wholly Guacamole can fit perfectly with your weight loss goals. In fact, Manaker says, “An observational study of over 27,000 adults found that people who eat avocados, on average, weigh 7.5 pounds less and have smaller waist circumferences than non-consumers.”

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Justin’s Almond Butter Packs

For a different way to enjoy the benefits of almonds, you can grab a pack of Justin’s Almond Butter.

“This almond butter squeeze pack is perfect for portion control,” says Young. “You can eat with a variety of foods such as apples, bananas, or toast, and it provides 6 grams of protein and healthy fats to keep you satiated.”