Snacks hit the spot when you need a little energy boost or you’re hungry between meals and want something light. The problem is that if you don’t eat them regularly, they can go bad, which is a waste of food and money.
Also, some snack foods are really expensive. So here are some snacks for your pantry and fridge that can keep for a long time and won’t cost a lot.
Popcorn
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Get the loose kernels, especially if you can find them in bulk, and make popcorn the old-fashioned way. The microwaveable popcorn that comes in individual bags is tasty and convenient, but it costs a lot more.
Saltines
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Need some quick carbs or electrolytes? Saltines are a perfect snack. They’re not expensive, but you can save even more money by going with a store brand, and if you’re watching your sodium intake, you can usually find low- or no-salt varieties.
Jello
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The mix will probably last in your pantry through a zombie apocalypse, and it’s quick and easy to make it when you want it. You can also freeze cubes of it for quick snacks down the line.
Frozen Fruit
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Frozen fruit lasts practically as long as a freezer will, and it thaws quickly. It also makes for a cold treat on a hot day, and things like frozen blueberries make great yogurt toppings.
Pickles
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Unopened, they’ll last a really long time in your pantry. Once you open the jar, you’ll have to store them in the fridge, but they’ll still last a really long time thanks to the briny liquid they’re in.
Nuts
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Nuts and peanuts (which technically are legumes) stay crunchy and fresh for a long time if properly sealed in a tin or package. While some nuts are more expensive than others, they’re mostly still pretty cheap overall, and they’re a healthy way of boosting your protein intake.
Fruit Cups
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In their unopened containers, these snacks last a long time before going bad, and they’re usually the perfect size. Put them in the fridge if you want a little cold with your sweet; they’ll keep even longer that way.
Cheddar Cheese
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Normally, dairy products are things we associate with a long shelf life. However, refrigerated cheddar cheese (and parmesan and mozzarella) can last for months unopened and weeks after being opened and kept properly sealed.
Beef Jerky
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By unit price, beef jerky can actually be really expensive unless you buy a store brand. However, these cured meat snacks last a ridiculously long time after opened whether kept in the pantry or refrigerated.
Pepperoni
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Like beef jerky, pepperoni is so cured that it lasts for what seems like forever. Once you open the package, you do need to refrigerate it, but kept sealed, it can still be okay for months.
Cereal
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Just keep it sealed so it doesn’t get stale. Many people buy plastic containers to store it since just rolling up the plastic bag in the box doesn’t work as well.
Tortilla Chips
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They’re inexpensive, especially the store brands, and they stay surprisingly crispy and fresh in a well-sealed bag or container. Even if they get a little stale, some good salsa can offset that, at least for a while!
Pretzels
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Salt and carbs in one snack, and you can usually find them unsalted if you prefer that. Pretzels are inexpensive and tasty, and they go with so many beverages or work perfectly all on their own.
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