9 Target Snacks That Are Healthy, Delicious, and Under $13

Target's snack aisle is a strange place. Walk down it and you'll find a perfectly reasonable protein bar sitting two feet from a "fruit" snack that's basically candy in disguise. The front of the package rarely tells the whole story.

Flip it over, though, and some genuinely good options turn up. A crunchy edamame snack packs serious protein, a cashew trail mix delivers steady energy, and a mozzarella cheese portion covers the calcium without much fuss.

Before you fill the cart, a few Target shopping hacks can stretch every snack dollar further. Here are nine Target snacks worth grabbing that are healthy, delicious, and all under $13.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $1.79

Dried cranberries feel like a health food, and in moderation they can be, but this one is worth a label check before you toss a handful on your oatmeal. A serving has 30 grams of sugar, and 26 of those grams are added sugar, not naturally occurring fruit sugar.

That doesn't mean skip it. Shoppers call them delicious and versatile, tossed into salads, oatmeal, and baked goods. At this price, it's an easy add to a trail mix you build yourself with less-sweet ingredients to balance things out.

Price: $2.29

Popcorn is one of the few snacks that manages to be both crunchy and reasonable, and this organic kettle corn backs that up. A serving is 130 calories, and the ingredient list is short: organic popcorn, organic sugar, organic oil blend, and sea salt.

At 33 cents an ounce, it's an easy grab for movie night or a desk drawer stash. More than 6,300 shoppers have rated it 4.44 stars, praising the sweet-and-salty balance and crisp texture, though some mention the flavor and saltiness vary from bag to bag.

It comes in Kettle Corn, Olive Oil & Salt, Salt, and White Cheddar, so there's a version for anyone who wants less sweetness. Pickup isn't available on this one right now, so plan on delivery or shipping.

Price: $3.99

This one quietly outperforms most chips on the shelf. A serving has 14 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber for 120 calories, made from three ingredients: edamame, sea salt, and avocado oil. That's a nutrition label most snack foods can't touch.

It's gluten free, vegan, and non-GMO, and the crunch holds up as a salad topper or straight from the bag. Some shoppers say it tastes a bit dry on its own, so pairing it with hummus or guacamole rounds it out.

If sea salt isn't your thing, the same 4-ounce bag comes in Ranch, Sriracha, and Dill Pickle for $3.99 each. There's also an 8.4-ounce pack of eight individually wrapped sea salt bags for $9.49 if you want portions ready to go.

Price: $4.39

Freeze-dried fruit is a clever way to handle a sweet tooth, since the ingredient list here is one word: mango. No added sugar, no oil, just concentrated fruit flavor in a crunchy, lightweight bite that's easy to toss in a bag or glove compartment.

A serving carries 34 grams of sugar, all naturally occurring, so it still counts toward your daily total. Some shoppers have run into sour or hollow pieces, and others have grumbled about recent price increases, so it's worth a look before you commit.

The 1.5-ounce bag is the one priced here, and it also comes in a 3-ounce size. The same line covers apples, blueberries, cinnamon apples, peaches, pineapples, raspberries, and strawberries if mango isn't the flavor you want.

Price: $4.99

Cheese portions are the ultimate grab-and-go protein fix, and this one keeps it simple with pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, and enzymes. A serving delivers 5 grams of protein and 120 milligrams of calcium for 70 calories, with 150 milligrams of sodium.

One shopper, Shelly, tried the Smoked Black Pepper version from the same line and called the cheese "creamy and smooth with a delightful smoky flavor," adding, "Please don't stop carrying these." It's a 10-count pack, which makes portioning out the week easy.

A few catches worth knowing: the Mozzarella flavor is listed as out of stock, and this one is pickup or delivery only, with no shipping. Colby Jack, Medium Cheddar, Sharp White Cheddar, and Smoked Black Pepper are the other options.

Price: $5.19

Cashews have a buttery texture that makes them feel indulgent, but they're really just a nut doing what nuts do best, delivering fats and protein in a portable package. This 9.5-ounce bag is lightly salted, so you get flavor without a sodium pileup.

It's a good one to keep in the pantry for afternoon slumps or to mix into your own trail blend. Buying whole cashews instead of a premade mix also means you control exactly what goes in and can keep added sugar out of it.

Price: $6.69

This trail mix leans into protein harder than most, with 7 grams per serving from roasted almonds, cashews, raisins, and pumpkin seeds. At 48 cents an ounce, it's a reasonable way to fuel a hike or get through a long afternoon.

One shopper, Shereika, said it's "worth the price and good to snack on." Another, Nassima, wrote, "Loved the variety of nuts so worth the price." It's gluten free, non-GMO, and vegan, with 200 calories per 40-gram serving across 10 servings.

Stock can be thin, with only six bags left at one store recently, so grab an extra when you spot it. The rating does come from a review pool that includes incentivized reviews, so treat 4.71 stars as a loose guide.

Price: $6.89

String cheese never really goes out of style, and this organic version gives you a protein-and-calcium combo in a familiar format. It's the kind of snack that works for a lunch box, a gym bag, or a quick bite between errands.

The 8-ounce pack holds eight sticks, and more than 1,000 shoppers have rated it 4.66 stars, a strong showing for a snack this simple. Organic sourcing is the main draw if that's what you're after. Pickup, delivery, and shipping are all available.

Price: $12.99

This 30-ounce bag works out to 43 cents an ounce, the best per-ounce price of the two trail mixes on this list. It mixes cashews, almonds, and sweetened dried cranberries for 160 calories per quarter-cup serving across about 27 servings.

One shopper, JO, called it "delicious" and said that "the cranberries were perfect." More than 1,000 shoppers rate it 4.56 stars overall, though the taste and quality sub-scores sit at 3.9, with some mentioning freshness and texture problems, so check the seal.

A snack budget goes further than you'd expect once you shop by the nutrition label instead of the front-of-package claims. Added sugar and sodium numbers tell you more than words like natural or wholesome ever will.

Build a week of grab-and-go options around a bag of nuts, a cheese snack, and something crunchy, and the variety keeps you out of the vending machine. Target Circle offers can trim the total further if you check before checkout.

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