We put healthy snacks to the test – from apple crisps to protein flapjacks

DURING the Covid lockdowns, many people started having “healthy snacks” – and it is a habit that many have continued with ever since.

But an extra 240kcal a day over the course of a year could lead to a weight gain of around a stone. 

So if you’re going to snack, you have to make sure you know exactly what you’re munching on. 

Jane Atkinson puts three health snacks to the test. 

CRISPS

A FAMILY start-up Spare Snacks has come up with low-calorie treat that counts as one of your five a day. 

Scrapples are apple crisps for kids, while Spare is the adult equivalent. They are made from wonky fruit which have superficial blemishes and contain no added sugar, salt, fat or oil.

They come in various flavours but I love the apple and mango, which are just 43kcal and 60p per 12g bag.

They are air-dried, not fried, so there is no greasy after taste with them. 

They are actually crispy, too, unlike some other fruit crisps. 

If you want a healthy snack this is the closest you will come to actually having a piece of fruit. See .

FLAPJACKS