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Best Paleo Snacks: Eat Like Your Ancestors
Fuel your body with whole, unprocessed foods. We've curated 50+ paleo-approved snacks with zero grains, legumes, or dairy—just nutrient-dense options that align with ancestral eating principles.
100% Grain-Free
No Legumes or Dairy
Whole Food Ingredients
Minimally Processed
Understanding Paleo Nutrition
The Paleo diet mimics the eating patterns of Paleolithic humans (2.5 million - 10,000 years ago), focusing on whole foods available through hunting and gathering: meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. The philosophy excludes foods introduced by agriculture—grains, legumes, and dairy—which some believe contribute to modern health issues.
Our nutrition experts analyzed 50 paleo products, verifying ingredient lists for grains, legumes, dairy, and processed additives. Below, you'll discover jerky, nut mixes, fruit snacks, veggie chips, and innovative paleo treats that support energy, satiety, and nutrient density without modern processed foods.
What Makes a Snack Paleo-Approved?
Paleo-Approved Foods
- Meat & Fish: Grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, pasture-raised poultry
- Eggs: Free-range or pasture-raised
- Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, cashews (not peanuts)
- Fruits & Veggies: All fresh or minimally processed
Strictly Avoid
- All Grains: Wheat, rice, oats, corn, quinoa, barley
- Legumes: Beans, peanuts, soy, lentils, chickpeas
- Dairy: Milk, cheese, yogurt, whey protein
- Processed Foods: Refined sugars, seed oils, artificial additives
Browse All Paleo Snacks (50 products)
Eye Of Round Beef Jerky
– Carnivore Snax
Calories: 500
Protein: 75g
Carbs: 3g
Fat: 21.4g
Paleo-Approved
Beef Sliders
– Carnivore Snax
Calories: 536
Protein: 60.7g
Carbs: 3g
Fat: 32.1g
Paleo-Approved
Alga Spirulina
PROBAR
Calories: 300
Protein: 60g
Carbs: 20g
Fat: 10g
Paleo-Approved
Beef Top Sirloin Jerky
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 333
Protein: 57.1g
Carbs: 5g
Fat: 9.52g
Paleo-Approved
Pork Loin
– Carnivore Snax
Calories: 571
Protein: 57.1g
Carbs: g
Fat: 39.3g
Paleo-Approved
Grass Fed Beef Heart
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 333
Protein: 57.1g
Carbs: g
Fat: 11.9g
Paleo-Approved
Pork King Good
Pork King Good
Calories: 571
Protein: 57.1g
Carbs: g
Fat: 35.7g
Paleo-Approved
Carnivore Crisps Eye Of Round
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 429
Protein: 57.1g
Carbs: g
Fat: 21.4g
Paleo-Approved
Grass Fed Beef Heart Crisps
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 333
Protein: 57.1g
Carbs: 5g
Fat: 11.9g
Paleo-Approved
Pork Loin Crisps
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 333
Protein: 57.1g
Carbs: g
Fat: 9.52g
Paleo-Approved
Chuck
– Carnivore Snax
Calories: 571
Protein: 57.1g
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 35.7g
Paleo-Approved
Ribeye Sliders
– Carnivore Snax
Calories: 600
Protein: 52.9g
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 42.3g
Paleo-Approved
Lamb Crumbs
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 333
Protein: 52.4g
Carbs: g
Fat: 14.3g
Paleo-Approved
Leg of Lamb Crisps
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 333
Protein: 52.4g
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 14.3g
Paleo-Approved
Beef Liver Crisps
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 333
Protein: 52.4g
Carbs: 9.52g
Fat: 9.52g
Paleo-Approved
Grass Fed Beef Ribeye Crisps
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 476
Protein: 52.4g
Carbs: g
Fat: 28.6g
Paleo-Approved
Carnivore Crumbs Grass Fed Beef Liver
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 329
Protein: 51.7g
Carbs: 9.41g
Fat: 9.41g
Paleo-Approved
Carnivore crisps beef brisket
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 667
Protein: 47.62g
Carbs: 1g
Fat: 47.62g
Paleo-Approved
Sea Salt Beef
Chomps
Calories: 321
Protein: 46.4g
Carbs: 28.6g
Fat: 3.6g
Paleo-Approved
Lamb Sliders
– Carnivore Snax
Calories: 643
Protein: 42.9g
Carbs: 5g
Fat: 50g
Paleo-Approved
Carnivore Crisps Grass Fed Beef
Carnivore Crisps
Calories: 333
Protein: 42.86g
Carbs: g
Fat: 16.67g
Paleo-Approved
Original turkey mini stick
Chomps
Calories: 250
Protein: 35.7g
Carbs: 0g
Fat: 10.7g
Paleo-Approved
Free range jalapeo turkey jerky snack sticks
Chomps
Calories: 207
Protein: 35.7g
Carbs: 0g
Fat: 7.1g
Paleo-Approved
Original Turkey Mini Sticks
Chomps
Calories: 250
Protein: 35.7g
Carbs: 0g
Fat: 10.7g
Paleo-Approved
Iberico Coppa
– Carnivore Snax
Calories: 600
Protein: 35.3g
Carbs: 1g
Fat: 49.4g
Paleo-Approved
Wagyu Brisket
– Carnivore Snax
Calories: 705
Protein: 35.3g
Carbs: g
Fat: 63.5g
Paleo-Approved
Salt & Pepper Venison Sticks
Chomps
Calories: 351
Protein: 32.4g
Carbs: 2.7g
Fat: 24.3g
Paleo-Approved
Popcorn Himalayan Pink Salt
Lesser Evil
Calories: 1760
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 208g
Fat: 96g
Paleo-Approved
Original beef stick mild
Chomps
Calories: 313
Protein: 31.25g
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 21.88g
Paleo-Approved
Jalapeno Turkey Stick
Chomps
Calories: 188
Protein: 31.2g
Carbs: 1.6g
Fat: 7.8g
Paleo-Approved
Original Turkey Stick
Chomps
Calories: 188
Protein: 31.2g
Carbs: 0g
Fat: 7.8g
Paleo-Approved
Sea Salt Beef Sticks
Chomps
Calories: 312
Protein: 31.2g
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 21.9g
Paleo-Approved
Pepperoni Seasoned Turkey Sticks
Chomps
Calories: 188
Protein: 31.2g
Carbs: 0g
Fat: 7.8g
Paleo-Approved
Taco Seasoned Beef Sticks
Chomps
Calories: 312
Protein: 31.2g
Carbs: 2g
Fat: 21.9g
Paleo-Approved
Original Turkey Sticks
Chomps
Calories: 188
Protein: 31.2g
Carbs: 0g
Fat: 7.8g
Paleo-Approved
Protein Snack Mix Traditional
Catalina Crunch
Calories: 424
Protein: 30.3g
Carbs: 39.4g
Fat: 21.2g
Paleo-Approved
Presunto
PROBAR
Calories: 205
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 1g
Fat: 9g
Paleo-Approved
Turkey stick
Chomps
Calories: 161
Protein: 28.6g
Carbs: 7.1g
Fat: 3.6g
Paleo-Approved
Sea Salt Beef Stick
Chomps
Calories: 393
Protein: 28.6g
Carbs: 10.7g
Fat: 25g
Paleo-Approved
Italian style beef mini stick
Chomps
Calories: 286
Protein: 28.6g
Carbs: 0g
Fat: 21.4g
Paleo-Approved
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a snack paleo-friendly?
Paleo-friendly snacks contain only foods available to Paleolithic humans: meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats. They exclude all grains (wheat, rice, oats), legumes (beans, peanuts, soy), dairy, refined sugars, and processed foods. Best paleo snacks include: beef jerky (9g protein), almond butter (7g protein per 2 tbsp), fresh fruit, veggie sticks with guacamole, hard-boiled eggs (6g protein), and coconut chips.
Can you eat nuts on paleo?
Yes, most nuts are paleo-friendly (except peanuts, which are legumes). Paleo-approved nuts include: almonds (6g protein per oz), walnuts (omega-3s), macadamia nuts (low carb), cashews (moderate), pecans, hazelnuts, and Brazil nuts (selenium-rich). Avoid peanuts and peanut butter. Choose raw or dry-roasted nuts over oil-roasted.
What snacks are NOT paleo?
Non-paleo snacks include: all grains (granola bars, crackers, chips, pretzels, popcorn), legumes (peanuts, soy, chickpeas), dairy (cheese, yogurt, milk), processed foods (protein bars with whey), refined sugars (candy, cookies), and seed oils (canola, soybean). Many "healthy" snacks violate paleo: hummus (chickpeas), peanut butter (legume), Greek yogurt (dairy).
Is dark chocolate paleo?
Yes, dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) is paleo-friendly in moderation. Look for chocolate with simple ingredients: cacao, cocoa butter, and minimal sweetener (coconut sugar, honey). Avoid milk chocolate (contains dairy) and chocolate with soy lecithin or refined sugars. Limit to 1-2oz daily due to calorie density.
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