When your team is craving something sweet in the middle of the workday, it doesn’t matter how many drinks or savory snacks you offer in the break room—a substitute just won’t do! Luckily, you don’t have to jump straight to buying super-sugary junk food that doesn’t line up with your wellness program. Buying sweet, healthy snacks is a happy medium that will help you meet your goals and keep your team from going on a “give us candy” strike.
The word “healthy” doesn’t have a strict definition when it comes to food, but here are a couple of things to look for in a sweet snack that signal it’s better for you.
When choosing healthy office snacks, think beyond a single definition of healthy and consider different goals like sustained energy, higher protein, or lower sugar. You can check the labels of different snacks for this information or just rely on a healthy snack box subscription that sends a curated mix to your office.
When it comes to sweet but good-for-you treats, nothing can beat fresh fruit. It’s naturally sweet and high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and water. There’s also plenty of evidence connecting fruit consumption to better physical and mental health. And there are so many kinds of fruit that there’s sure to be something for everyone in the office, from soft mangoes that taste like honey to crisp, sugary apples and grapes.
You can get fresh fruit delivered right to your break room, but if healthy packaged snacks are what your team is missing, the list below is a great place to start.
These sweet treats all feature wholesome ingredients and low, no, or natural sugar. Many of them are also gluten-free, allergy-friendly, or vegan, with fiber and protein to boot. You can find them all in the rotating selection in The FruitGuys’ Thoughtful Snack Box.
These soft and chewy vegan bites will give you a taste of the tropics with their sweet coconut and dark chocolate flavors. Plus, they have plant-based protein in every serving. They hail from The GFB, a certified B Corp committed to simple, honest, gluten-free, plant-based food.
Thanks to peanut butter and chocolate, these fudgy snack bars taste just like dessert! KiZE blends its nut butters in-house without added oils, salt, or other additives and sweetens each gluten- and dairy-free bar with dates and honey.
Imperfect fruits and veggies are key ingredients in these sweet, tropical chews. A quarter of all produce goes unharvested because of how it looks, so Climate Candy rescues it and turns it into snacks.
These festive, sprinkle-topped blondies taste like grab-and-go cake, but they’re secretly made with chickpeas. Certified health coach and journalist Nancy Kalish of Rule Breaker Snacks dreamed them up to satisfy her sweet tooth in a healthy, high-protein way.
These allergy-friendly, organic fruit snacks are an orchard of deliciousness (coming in strawberry, banana, cherry, and peach flavors) without artificial dyes, flavors, or high-fructose corn syrup. Grab them to indulge your coworkers’ inner kids.
These crisp cookies were inspired by a 100-year-old family recipe. They’re studded with real Michigan blueberries and bright lemon flavor. Every cookie is allergy-friendly, is free from artificial ingredients, and has just 25 calories—perfect for a workday treat.
This sweet, high-protein oatmeal uses just six ingredients: oats, sunflower seeds, apples, organic cinnamon, Himalayan pink salt, and a touch of organic coconut sugar. Mylk Labs also prioritizes sustainability by using upcycled almond meal, glyphosate-free oats, and more.
This low-sugar spin on a crispy treat relies on rice, pumpkin, flax, and sunflower seeds for crunch. It’s a great dessert option for folks with allergies, as it’s certified vegan, certified gluten-free, and free from the top nine allergens. Plus, did we mention there are chocolate chips and marshmallows?
This kettle corn is a little bit sweet and a little bit savory. It’s certified kosher, gluten-free, and non-GMO; thoughtfully popped in avocado oil; and sprinkled with just the right amount of sugar and Himalayan pink salt to get your taste buds dancing.
If your coworkers are fans of sweet and spicy, this snack mix will float their boats. Inside, you’ll find high-fiber whole-grain rice pillows, puffed corn, gluten-free pretzels, and crispy quinoa, all sprinkled with brown sugar and sesame and spiked with gochugaru chili flakes.
These sweet chocolate chip cookies let you enjoy a classic dessert without the worries. Created by a mom whose daughter has food allergies, they’re allergy-friendly and certified kosher, vegan, and gluten-free. Plus, every bite supports a BIPOC-owned business.
These crunchy ginger cookies get their sweetness from a surprising place: pear juice and molasses. Pop them in your mouth and savor the flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. They’re allergy-friendly and certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO.
If the flavors of cinnamon and sugar trigger your nostalgia, these sweet twists will bring you right back to childhood. They’re addictively crispy, certified gluten-free, and made with sustainable, better-for-you ingredients like upcycled heirloom corn.
These peanut butter- and chocolate-stuffed dates are basically nature’s candy bars. Every bite has just four ingredients: Medjool dates, peanuts, cacao, and sea salt. They’re naturally sweet, high in fiber, and great for on-the-go or desk snacking.
These chewy and flavorful dried fruit snacks are made from upcycled fruit and are 100% sweetened with real fruit sugars—nothing refined or artificial. The fruit itself would have gone to waste if Jack & Sun hadn’t sourced it directly from farmers. That’s a win for sweet snack lovers and the planet!
Subscribing to The FruitGuys’ Thoughtful Snack Box takes the pressure of choosing snacks off your shoulders, and you can get it delivered right to your office. The mix of sweet and savory bites inside changes every week to keep things fresh.
If you just want to buy one or two sweet healthy snacks for your break room, you can also order in bulk for nationwide delivery.
Every box is chock-full of nutritious snacks from diverse companies that care about people and the planet. The mixes focus on snacks that have low, no, or natural sugar; high protein; and high fiber. The snacks fall into six categories:
You’ll also find vegan, gluten-free, high-protein, and allergy-friendly options in most boxes, so there’s something for everyone on the team. You can learn more about the ethos behind the mix in The Ultimate Office Snack Box Guide.
1. What are the healthiest sweet snacks to buy?
Fresh fruit is probably the healthiest sweet snack you can get. Dried fruit, nut butter-based bars, and clean-ingredient cookies are also great picks for employees.
2. Are sweet snacks okay for the office?
Yes! A little bit of sweetness can actually energize your employees, helping them shake off an afternoon slump and focus on their work. Just look for snacks with no, low, or natural sugar to keep your options healthy.
3. What snacks have less added sugar?
For a sweet snack without added sugar, try fresh fruit or snacks that get their sweetness from dried fruit, like Realsy’s peanut butter-stuffed dates.
4. What should I stock in an office snack station?
The best snacks to stock in your office are the ones your team will actually eat and love. Try sending out a survey to find out what they’re interested in. Or, start with a variety of healthy snacks—like nuts, jerky, veggies, fresh and dried fruit, popcorn, and clean-ingredient bars—and watch what they gravitate toward.
5. What’s included in a healthy snack subscription box?
Every snack subscription is different, but The FruitGuys’ Thoughtful Snack Box includes a variety of sweet and savory single-serving snacks, ranging from grass-fed meat sticks to allergy-friendly cookies. The snacks rotate every week so employees never get bored with the selection, and they’re all full of flavor. They’re also often sourced from brands that are mission-minded, family-owned, locally owned, or owned by a member of a marginalized community.
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