Best New Snacks of 2017

DEC 27, 2016

As 2016 quickly comes to an end, it's time to take a look at some of the hottest new snacks to hit shelves in the new year. From miniature popcorn to Valentine's Day inspired fruit snacks to the healthiest children's beverage on the market, there is something for everyone.

Below is a round-up of new products to look for in 2017:

1. The newest popcorn brand on the market, The Little Kernel is the perfect healthy snack with a unique, hulless, "miniature kernel." Popped in 100 percent pure olive oil, each kernel is gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free, kosher and certified whole grain. The Little Kernel is available in six delicious flavors, including Truffle Sea Salt, Sweet & Salty, Pink Himalayan Salt, White Cheddar, and Butter and Naked (no salt added).

2. Viki's Granola Snack Packs are made with the highest quality ingredients to ensure you get the best of what's out there. Viki's Granola is great to eat on its own or to accompany your favorite yogurt. Available in five delicious varieties, including Original Honey, Maple Cranberry, Blueberry Almond, Banana Walnut and Apple Cinnamon, these snack packs are the perfect size to throw into your bag for a mid-day pick-me-up.

3. AquaBall is the only zero-calorie, sugar-free and preservative-free children's beverage. Recently rebranded, the naturally flavored water is available in four flavors: Berry Frost, Fruit Punch, Grape and Strawberry Lemonade, and features fan favorite characters from Disney's "Frozen," Disney Princesses, Marvel's "Avengers," and Disney Classic Characters. AquaBall is the easy solution to finding a beverage that both children and parents will love.

4. The Welch's Fruit Snacks Valentine's Day themed box and pouch have custom Valentine's-themed graphics with heart-shaped pieces with fun emoji's. The snacks are perfect for Valentine's Day parties, as each pouch features a "To/From" sign-able front panel. Moms and Dads love that every pack is made with real fruit, is fat-free, gluten-free, and contains no preservatives. 

5. Carrington Farms Organic Toasted Quinoa is ready-to-eat with no cooking required, making it the ideal, convenient and good-for-you snack. Quinoa contains almost twice as much fiber as other grains and all nine essential amino acids. Enjoy Carrington Farms Organic Toasted Quinoa on salads, soups, yogurt, cereals, or simply open and eat.

6. Gaea's Organic Olive Snack Packs are a convenient way to enjoy organic olives on the go. They are 100 percent natural, containing zero additives or preservatives. The organic olives are packed in a handy resealable package, without liquid, allowing the convenience of snacking now and later. Additionally, each 65-gram snack pack is only 67 or 150 calories—perfect for low-calorie healthy snacking. Two varieties are available: Halkidiki Green Olives and Kalamata Olives.

7. Explore Cuisine Soybean Noodle Soups are gluten-free, vegan meals perfectly crafted for a fast-paced lifestyle. Each cup of Soybean Noodle Soup contains 20 grams of healthy protein and only 3 grams of fat, feeding your body with balanced goodness from head to toe. The separate sodium packet lets you control how much salt is in your meal. They are available in three delicious flavors: Vegetarian Beef Flavor, Vegetarian Chicken Flavor and Vegetable Flavor.