9 Healthy Bean Snacks Dietitians Can’t Get Enough Of

Beans are one of the best sources of protein and fiber. They’re versatile enough to use in meals like pasta or plant-based burgers. Something that might surprise you, though, is that they make one of the best snacks, too. Registered dietitians won’t hesitate to recommend bean snacks between meals.

Now, don’t worry—I’m not telling you to grab a can of beans and a fork (but I won’t stop you either). There are plenty of healthy store-bought bean snacks in a variety of flavors. From chocolate-covered chickpeas to roasted edamame, these are some of the best RD-approved bean snacks you can buy right this second.

The best bean snacks to stock your pantry with

1. The Good Bean Chickpeas Snacks, $13 for 10 pouches

You can never go wrong with chickpea snacks. Lauren Harris-Pincus, RDN, author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club, is a big fan for a few reasons. “A one-ounce serving—about 50 chickpeas!—packs six grams of plant based protein and six grams of fiber for only 110 calories,” she says. “And the best part is the variety of delicious flavor options from savory to spicy or sweet.”

Shop now:The Good Bean Chickpeas Snacks, $13 for 10 pouches

2. Biena Chickpea Snacks, $27 for 6 bags

This light, crispy chickpea snack from Biena comes in plenty of flavors, including honey roasted, sea salt, and even sour cream and onion.

Shop now:Biena Chickpea Snacks, $27 for 6 bags

3. Cruncha MaMe Edamame Snack, $27 for 8 packs

Want a bean snack with tons of edamame benefits? Say no more. “If you need something on the go, I love Crunch-a-Mame,” says Ilyse Schapiro, RD, a registered dietitian based in Westchester County, New York. “The freeze-dried edamame is great for on-the-go [snacking], and I love that it has a good amount of protein plus fiber, and it’s low in carbs and sodium.”

Shop now:Cruncha MaMe Edamame Snack, $27 for 8 packs

4. Seapoint Farms Sea Salt Dry Roasted Edamame, $13 for 12 packs

Another RD favorite is this edamame snack from Seapoint Farms. It has the perfect amount of salt and a chip-like crunch—a truly unbeatable combo, IMO.

Shop now:Seapoint Farms Sea Salt Dry Roasted Edamame, $13 for 12 packs

5. Enlightened Bada Bean Bada Boom Broad Bean Snacks, $48 for 12 bags

If you’re not into chickpeas or edamame, roasted broad beans are also a great option. “Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are rising the ranks in popularity thanks to their protein and fiber content,” says Alex Lewis, RD, LDN, a dietitian for Baze. “Popular in Middle Eastern, South African, and Asian cuisines, one way they’e hitting U.S. shelves in the form of roasted broad beans for snacking.”

Shop now:Enlightened Bada Bean Bada Boom Broad Bean Snacks, $48 for 12 bags

6. Nuttee Bean Favalicious Fava Bean Snacks, $30 for 12 packs

This fava bean snack is also a great option, and you can choose from three flavors: chili and lime, salt and vinegar, or wasabi and ginger.

Shop now:Nuttee Bean Favalicious Fava Bean Snacks, $30 for 12 packs

7. Seapoint Farms Mighty Lil’ Lentils Snack, $13 for 3 bags

Get this: You can enjoy dry roasted lentils, too. These little guys are really fun to eat, providing you with a boost of protein and fiber. You can buy them in four flavors: barbecue, cinnamon sugar, falafel, and pink Himalayan salt.

Shop now:Seapoint Farms Mighty Lil’ Lentils Snack, $13 for 3 bags

8. Brami Lupini Beans Snack, $15 for 8 packs

This lupini bean snack isn’t roasted. It’s actually pickled. Aside from being tasty, the Mediterranean-inspired snack contains double the protein of chickpeas per serving. Now that’s impressive.

Shop now:Brami Lupini Beans Snack, $15 for 8 packs

9. Lebby Chickpea Dark Chocolate Snack, $18 for 6 packs

Want some chocolate? These dry-roasted chickpeas are coated in it, giving you a crunchy peanut M&M-like treat. They’re also vegan, kosher, and non-GMO.

Shop now:Lebby Chickpea Dark Chocolate Snack, $18 for 6 packs

You can make a snack with black beans, too:

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