Must Try American Snacks
America is home to some of the most delicious snacks in the world. Whether you like savoury food or have a sweet tooth, there’s something to tantalise all taste buds! So, while you are enjoying your Florida villa holiday, stock-up your pantry with some of these mouth-watering goodies!
Savoury Snacks
1. Cheez-It
These cheesy and salty crackers are a staple in many American lunchboxes, and we recommend you try them out for yourself! They come in many flavours such as white cheddar, hot and spicy, pepper jack and four cheese. Which will you try?
2. Cool Ranch Doritos
Doritos are a favourite with people across the world; if you’ve ever tried them, you’ll understand how moreish and delicious they are! Ranch is a famous dressing in America, and it’s so well-loved that they have created Doritos that taste like it! Whether you eat them on their own or have them with some dip, these chips are a classic.
3. Cheetos
Available in a variety of flavours, Cheetos are up there with the best of the bunch – arguably the most popular being the flamin’ hot. Other taste-tempting types include crunchy, puffs, cheddar jalapeño and honey BBQ twists. This is a pantry staple and is a great snack to keep you going until your next meal, but be aware, you’ll likely want to finish the bag once you open them!
4. Goldfish
For some more cheesy goodness, try America’s well-known Goldfish! These delicious little fish-shaped cheesy crackers make the perfect quick snack. There are a variety of different flavours to choose from, so you’ll be spoilt for choice. BBQ, sour cream and onion, pizza and white cheddar are just some of the options!
5. Totino’s Pizza Rolls
A quick and easy snack - pop them in the oven or microwave and enjoy! The pizza rolls come in many different flavours; some include pepperoni, triple cheese, sausage and triple meat. If dinner isn’t for a few hours, this is a brilliant snack to delay the hunger.
6. Chex Mix
Chex Mix is a bag full of many of your favourite snacks, making it a fantastic all-rounder; included inside are corn and wheat crisps, as well as , pretzels, rye chips and mini breadsticks! Perhaps one of the healthier snacks on offer, it includes fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals, while being low in fat too.
Sweet Treats
1. Reese’s Candy
A well-loved confectionary brand that specialises in peanut butter chocolate goodness, Reese’s is available in most corners of the globe, but America offers a chocolate-paradise for fans. They have a mouth-watering variety of the treats available to try, from white chocolate and pretzels, to peanut butter spread!
2. Twinkies
These are a staple in many kids’ lunch boxes and a must-try treat! They are moist cakes brimming with a cream filling. This is the perfect sweet snack, and we think you will love them! As they are so popular, they are not difficult to find; you can purchase them in many food stores or online.
3. Pop Tarts
Another well-known international brand, yet in America, you can sample some of the more extravagant flavours of pop tarts available. With cookies and cream, hot fudge sundae, cinnamon roll and s’mores, the hardest part is likely to be choosing which you should try first! New to ‘Splitz’? If you’re a pop-tart enthusiast, these will make your day! The treat includes two different flavours, making the decision a little easier.
4. Nutter Butter Cookies
If you’re a peanut butter connoisseur, you will love Nutter Butter cookies. Delicious peanut-shaped sandwich cookies filled with creamy soft peanut butter. You can buy these yummy snacks in either standard or bite-size packs.
5. Nerds
A classic candy, Nerds come in a variety of flavours and are a little sour treat that you will not be able to put down! Some of the flavours include watermelon and cherry, strawberry and grape, sour apple and lemon and there are also rainbow packs which include five different tastes.
6. M&M’s
America is lucky enough to have a dazzling variety of M&M’s, so spoil yourself during a visit with these moreish chocolate treats! Some of the flavours you can expect to find are peanut butter, birthday cake, pretzel, caramel, hazelnut spread, white chocolate, and more! We recommend you head to one of the M&M’s stores and sample some of the flavours.
There are an endless variety of sweets available in America; it’s impossible to list every single one here! Other great brands to look out for are Hershey’s, Tootsie Roll, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Laffy Taffy and Butterfinger!
We hope this list of deliciousness has inspired you to try some of these snacks. All of the nibbles mentioned in this blog can be found in American supermarkets such as Publix and Walmart. These stores are normally only 5 to 10 minutes away from any of our villas. Foodie heaven awaits!