You know the craving. It's not quite sweet, not quite salty, it's both, at the exact same time. Maybe it hits mid-afternoon at your desk, or during that quiet moment after the kids are finally in bed. Whatever the trigger, that sweet and salty pull is one of the most satisfying snack combinations out there, and you shouldn't have to choose between flavor and feeling good about what's in your bag.
We're right there with you. That's why we love building snack lineups around real food ingredients, avocado oil, and seasoning that actually delivers on flavor. Whether you're reaching for something crunchy, chewy, or downright craveable, this guide rounds up some of our favorite sweet and salty snacks made with avocado oil and other real ingredients, so your next snack break feels like a win.
What Makes a Great Sweet and Salty Snack?
The best sweet and salty snacks balance two things: bold, satisfying flavor and a short, recognizable ingredient list. You want a snack that lets real ingredients shine, whether that's a kettle-cooked chip, a crunchy straw, or a chewy fruit strip. Below, we've gathered a lineup of packaged snacks, including a few of our own, that bring that balance to life.
Sweet and Salty Snacks Worth Stocking Up On
1. Jackson's Sea Salt Super Veggie Straws®
If you love a light, airy crunch with a straightforward salty finish, Jackson's Sea Salt Super Veggie Straws® are an easy pick for your sweet and salty spread. Made with a veggie blend of yellow peas, brown rice, cassava, and sweet potato, avocado oil, and seasoning, these straws bring a satisfying crunch that pairs beautifully with something sweet on the side, like fruit, dark chocolate, or a honey drizzle.
- Highlights: Light, airy crunch with a clean sea salt finish. Made with a veggie blend, avocado oil, and seasoning. Great for pairing with sweeter bites.
- Dietary Specifics: Gluten-free, vegan, kosher, non-GMO, top 9 allergen-free.
- Why: As one of our most versatile snacks, Super Veggie Straws® give you the salty side of the equation without any fuss, so you can build your own sweet and salty combo exactly how you like it.
One of our customers, Rainyroo, put it well: "These veggie straws are absolutely addictive! I especially love the ranch flavor, and the cheddar flavor is equally delicious. I will continue to purchase these indefinitely."
2. Jackson's Wavy Variety Pack Sweet Potato Chips
For a sturdier, wavier crunch, the Jackson's Wavy Variety Pack Sweet Potato Chips bring naturally sweet potatoes together with avocado oil and seasoning in a shareable, multi-flavor pack. The wavy cut holds up well for dipping, making it an easy anchor for a sweet and salty snack board.
- Highlights: Kettle-cooked sweet potatoes with a wavy cut for superior crunch. Variety pack format means built-in flavor rotation.
- Dietary Specifics: Gluten-free, vegan, kosher, non-GMO, top 9 allergen-free.
- Why: The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes paired with a savory seasoning blend makes this an easy, crowd-pleasing base for any sweet and salty spread.
Registered dietitian Lauren Manaker has recommended Jackson's sweet potato chips, noting they are made with just three ingredients and kettle-cooked. And as FlavCity's Bobby Parrish puts it: "Avocado oil, sweet potatoes, sea salt. That's it."
3. Pip's Cinnamon Sugar Twists
These light, crispy corn twists lean fully into the sweet side of the equation, with a cinnamon sugar coating that delivers cozy, nostalgic flavor. Pip's makes these twists with upcycled heirloom corn flour and avocado oil, giving them a crisp, airy texture that holds up to a sprinkle of flaky salt if you want to build your own contrast.
- Highlights: Light and crispy texture. Cinnamon sugar coating made with real cane sugar and cinnamon.
- Dietary Specifics: Gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher.
- Why: Perfect for the days you're craving something sweet first, with just enough savory crunch to keep things interesting.
4. Siete Churro Strips
Inspired by the churro carts found in Mexican plazas, these grain-free strips from Siete are made with cassava flour, avocado oil, and a cinnamon sugar seasoning blend. They deliver that classic churro flavor in a crunchy, shareable format, perfect for dipping into cajeta or simply enjoying straight from the bag.
- Highlights: Cassava flour base for a grain-free crunch. Cinnamon sugar seasoning made with coconut sugar and vanilla bean.
- Dietary Specifics: Gluten-free, grain-free, non-GMO.
- Why: A nostalgic, dessert-inspired snack that still brings real ingredients to the table.
5. Daily Crunch Nashville Hot Sprouted Almonds
For a snack that leans savory-spicy with a touch of sweetness to round things out, Daily Crunch's Nashville Hot Sprouted Almonds bring smoked paprika, cayenne, and a hint of monk fruit sweetness to a sprouted almond base cooked with avocado oil. It's a bold, crunchy option for anyone who likes their sweet and salty snacks with a kick.
- Highlights: Sprouted almonds for a satisfying crunch. Balanced heat with a touch of natural sweetness.
- Dietary Specifics: Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, keto-friendly.
- Why: A protein-forward pick that proves sweet and salty snacking doesn't have to skip the spice.
6. Chocolate Sea Salt RxBar
This bar leans into simple, recognizable ingredients: dates, egg whites, nuts, and chocolate, topped with a sprinkle of crunchy sea salt. The salt is doing real work here, cutting through the richness of the chocolate for a balanced, brownie-like bite that satisfies both cravings at once.
- Highlights: Short ingredient list. 12 grams of protein per bar. Sea salt topping for contrast.
- Dietary Specifics: Gluten-free, dairy-free (per manufacturer labeling).
- Why: A grab-and-go option that hits the sweet and salty mark without a long ingredient list.
7. That's it Apple + Strawberry Fruit Bars
Made with just two ingredients, apples and strawberries, these fruit bars bring pure, chewy sweetness to your snack rotation. Pair one with something salty, like a handful of Super Veggie Straws® or your favorite nuts, for an easy homemade sweet and salty combo.
- Highlights: Two-ingredient fruit bar. No added sugar. Shelf-stable for on-the-go snacking.
- Dietary Specifics: Gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO (per manufacturer labeling).
- Why: A naturally sweet base that's easy to pair with a salty snack of your choice.
8. Solely Organic Dried Mango Halves
Made with a single ingredient, organic mango, these chewy dried fruit halves bring concentrated natural sweetness to the table. Pair a piece with something salty and crunchy for a simple, satisfying contrast that feels a little bit tropical.
- Highlights: One-ingredient label. Chewy texture. No added sugar or concentrates.
- Dietary Specifics: Organic, vegan, gluten-free (per manufacturer labeling).
- Why: An easy way to bring real fruit sweetness into your sweet and salty snack rotation.
Want more ideas for balancing bold flavor with real ingredients? Check out our guide to avocado oil salty snacks or learn more about the mighty yellow pea, one of the veggie ingredients behind Super Veggie Straws®.
Always Check Your Labels!
Even within a single brand's lineup, formulations and ingredients can vary from flavor to flavor or change over time. Just because one product from a brand is made with avocado oil, is organic, or fits a certain dietary need doesn't mean every product from that same brand follows the same recipe. It's always a smart habit to check the label on any packaged snack, every time, to confirm it still fits your household's needs.
At Jackson's, this is simple: our snacks are always cooked with avocado oil, always vegan, and always made in a top 9 allergen-free facility. It's one less label you need to double-check.
As one of our customers, Sonya, shared: "With 3 kids always on the go between school and sports, these are a great convenient snack that my kids love and I feel giving them without all the extra saturated fat and bad stuff other snacks have!"
Your New Sweet and Salty Snack Lineup
That craving for something sweet and something salty, all in the same handful, doesn't have to mean digging through a long ingredient list to feel good about your choice. From the crunch of Super Veggie Straws® to the natural sweetness of a fruit bar, building a sweet and salty snack lineup with avocado oil and real ingredients is easier than you think.
Ready to build your own sweet and salty spread? Shop Jackson's snacks and grab a bag of Super Veggie Straws®, sweet potato chips, or your new favorite flavor today. Your snack drawer is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
