This year brings a new wave of snack foods from the biggest brands in the game (plus some newcomers). Find out what the best snacks are according to snacking industry experts.
These Products Were Rated the Best New Snacks of 2019
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What makes the perfect snack?
Is it salty or sweet, crunchy or chewy? According to pros at the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2019, it’s a little bit of all of those things. Recently, a panel composed of experts and snack industry leaders judged the mouth-watering qualities of over 300 new and upcoming snacks. Here are the winners—plus a few semi-finalists that our editors couldn’t help but include.
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Kit Kat Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate
Chocolate Winner
Chocolate and mint make for an iconic combination—it’s what makes these desserts so tasty. But what happens when you combine those flavors with crispy wafers? You get the winner of this year’s Most Innovative New Product Award for Chocolate. This candy bar is crispy, crunchy and delightfully refreshing. You’ll have to wait until the end of 2019 for this one, but this stocking stuffer is definitely worth it.
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Peeps Lemon and Marshmallow Flavored Jelly Beans
Non-Chocolate Winner
Peeps kicked off 2019 with a whole host of new marshmallow chick flavors. While we were busy sampling these new flavors (which include orange sherbet, root beer and coconut), the confectioner was busy releasing its award-winning lemon-marshmallow jelly beans. These jelly beans combine the classic Peeps marshmallow flavor with tart lemon for a new hybrid Easter treat.
Purchase here while supplies last.
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Starburst Duos Fruit Chews
Non-Chocolate Winner
A common refrain at the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo was that “consumers want more.” That’s precisely what Starburst delivers with its new line of Duos fruit chews. Each candy contains a two-flavor combo: strawberry-watermelon or blue raspberry-lemonade. Both pairings deliver and are an absolute must for Starburst fans.
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Tru Fru Whole Raspberries Freshly Frozen & Immersed in Premium White and Milk Chocolate
Sweet Snacks Winner
At the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tru Fru released this addition to their product line. Fresh raspberries are frozen and coated in white and milk chocolate. Once removed from the freezer, these snacks taste like an indulgent treat. The berries are tart and juicy—the perfect pairing for sweet white and milk chocolates. If you can’t make it to Target for a few days, make one of these chocolate-covered fruits at home.
Available in Target stores (not available to ship)
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Cheez-It Snap’d
Salty Snacks Winner
Cheez-Its are a classic go-to snack because they capture our need for something crunchy, salty and cheesy. Learn how to make our copycat recipe at home. For folks looking for an even crispier, crunchier, cheesier option, Cheez-It produced its new line of Snap’d products in four flavors: Double Cheese, Cheddar, Sour Cream & Onion, White Cheddar & Bacon and Jalapeno Jack.
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Just the Cheese Aged Cheddar Bars
Savory Snacks Honorable Mention
Sure, we love cheese-flavored and cheese-topped snacks, but we were interested in seeing these 100% cheese snack bars from Just the Cheese. Made of 100% Wisconsin cheddar, these bars are baked and packaged for easy snacking. They contain eight grams of protein to keep you feeling full, plus they’re keto-friendly. If you’re looking for more delicious snacks that happen to be low-carb, check out our full list of keto foods you can buy on Amazon.
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Hostess Dessert Kit
Novelty/Licensed Honorable Mention
What’s more guilty pleasure than a Twinkie? Or more decadent than a Hostess Cupcake? The answer: Hostess’ new dessert kits. The kits bring home the flavor of classic childhood treats like Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Orange Cupcakes. Inside you’ll find a flavored pudding mix and Hostess’ signature cream filling made for layering to your heart’s delight—much like these swoon-worthy layered desserts.
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Reese’s Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lovers Cups
Seasonal Treat Honorable Mention
Almost everyone likes chocolate and peanut butter, but let’s be honest—everyone likes one a bit more than the other. That’s where Reese’s limited edition chocolate and peanut butter lovers cups come in. One offers a bit more peanut butter than a classic Reese’s and the other a bit more chocolate. These snacks aren’t available all year, so keep an eye out at your local retailer for when they make an appearance.
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Tic Tac X-Freeze
Gum and Mints Winner
Looking for a Tic Tac with a bit more oomph? You’ll want to pick up Tic Tac’s new X-Freeze product when they hit the market this fall. These not-so-tiny mints are 50% larger than their classic counterparts and they deliver longer-lasting freshness thanks to cooling crystals.
Note: Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
