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Snack Smarter This Summer: 5 Healthier Cravings and What to Eat Instead

Healthier Cravings

Discover a Better Way to Snack with Brittle-Brittle

Summer is snack season. From poolside cravings to road trip munchies, it’s easy to reach for sweet and salty staples—chips, candy bars, ice cream—but most of these favorites come loaded with added sugars, artificial flavors, or empty calories.

If you’re trying to keep things light, clean, and satisfying, we’ve got you. This guide will help you swap your usual go-tos for better-for-you summer snacks that deliver bold flavor without the guilt. Plus, we’ll show you how Brittle-Brittle®, with its real honey and clean ingredients, offers a mindful way to indulge.

1. Craving: Candy Bars

Swap With: Gourmet Peanut Brittle

Gormet Peanut Brittle

Traditional candy bars are often packed with high-fructose corn syrup, artificial preservatives, and synthetic emulsifiers. Even "natural" varieties tend to rely on refined sugars or palm oil blends.

Try instead: Brittle-Brittle’s gourmet peanut brittle, sweetened with real honey and made without preservatives or butter. Unlike mass-market candies, our brittle delivers satisfying crunch and sweetness in smaller, more mindful portions.

Why it works:

  • Natural sweetener: Honey contains antioxidants and trace minerals.

  • No melting mess: Perfect for outdoor adventures.

  • Clean label: No artificial additives.

2. Craving: Potato Chips

Swap With: Roasted Nuts + Brittle Shards

Classic Peanut Butter

Salty and crispy is a powerful combo, but conventional chips are high in sodium and trans fats. Even "baked" versions often lack nutrients and leave you unsatisfied.

Try instead: A mix of lightly salted roasted almonds, cashews, or peanuts paired with a few shards of Mixed-Nut Brittle. You’ll still get the crunch and salt hit—with added protein, fiber, and a touch of natural sweetness.

Why it works:

  • Healthy fats and protein keep you full longer

  • No greasy residue or empty carbs

  • Travel-friendly and portion-controlled

3. Craving: Ice Cream Sandwiches

Swap With: Frozen Banana Bites + Crushed Brittle Topping

Frozen Banana Bites & Crushed Brittle Topping

Cool and creamy treats are a summer must, but ice cream sandwiches can contain over 20g of added sugar and loads of stabilizers.

Try instead: Slice bananas, dip in Greek yogurt, freeze, then top with crushed Mixed Nut Brittle. The creamy base and crunchy topping provide all the texture contrast and sweetness without the sugar crash.

Why it works:

  • No refined sugars or dairy fillers

  • Customizable with your favorite toppings

  • Kid-friendly and fun to make

4. Craving: Store-Bought Granola Bars

Swap With: Homemade Snack Packs Featuring Brittle

Homemade Brittle

Many granola bars are marketed as healthy, but they often contain hidden sugars, fillers, or artificial flavors. And let's be real, most of them don’t taste that great.

Try instead: Make your own snack packs with dried fruits, seeds, unsweetened coconut flakes, and crumbled brittle for a pop of indulgence. Our Classic Peanut Brittle adds just the right amount of sweetness to elevate the mix.

Why it works:

  • No mystery ingredients

  • Flexible for any diet—vegan, gluten-free, etc.

  • Perfect for lunchboxes or midday pick-me-ups

5. Craving: Bakery Cookies

Swap With: Brittle + Fresh Berries

Brittle & Fresh Berries

Cookies are comforting, but between bleached flour, hydrogenated oils, and sugar overload, they aren’t doing your energy levels any favors.

Try instead: Pair Brittle-Brittle’s Gourmet Peanut Brittle or Mixed-Nut Brittle with a handful of juicy strawberries or blueberries. You’ll get all the sweet satisfaction and none of the post-snack slump.

Why it works:

  • Balanced indulgence: healthy + treat in one bite

  • Antioxidant boost from fruit

  • Visually beautiful for summer gatherings

Why Brittle-Brittle Makes a Smart Summer Swap

Here’s what makes our brittle different from the rest:

  • Sweetened with real honey, not corn syrup or refined sugar

  • Made without butter or preservatives – lighter, cleaner, better

  • Gluten-free & dairy-free – fits a variety of lifestyles

  • Crafted in small batches – so you can taste the care in every bite

It’s not just candy. It’s a conscious choice—a better way to snack.

Snack Mindfully, Enjoy Fully

The key to healthy summer snacking isn’t deprivation—it’s upgrading what you crave. With just a little planning and a pantry stocked with smart swaps like Brittle-Brittle, you can enjoy every bite of summer without regret.

So go ahead—satisfy your sweet tooth, stay energized on hikes, elevate your picnic game, or surprise your guests with something better than store-bought.

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