What are the best fruit snacks? Not everyone is on the same page about the best fruit snack of all time. When kids open their lunchboxes, they scan the little pouches of fruit roll-ups, gummy bears, or gushers their friends have to see what kind of trades could be made. And when adults roam the grocery store shelves, how do they pick the most satisfying snack? 

So what’s it going to be? Do you want the best healthy fruit snacks, or do you want the best-tasting fruit snacks? You could cut it both ways with some lovely chews made from real fruit juice concentrate. But don’t forget, they’re gummies, not veggies. Fruit snacks aren’t exactly healthy, but when you’ve made peace with that and have embraced life, here’s our list of the best fruit snacks.

1. Welch's Mixed Fruit Fruit Snacks 5oz

Mixed fruit? This is basically a fruit salad. Welch’s uses real fruit juice to give their medley fruit snacks the authentic flavors your whole family craves. 

$2.69

2. Arizona Mixed Fruit Fruit Snacks 5oz

AriZona Fruit Snacks give you 100% real fruit, packed with vitamin C in the perfect little package, from your favorite beverage to your next healthier snack-time staple. Enjoy Fruit Punch, Mucho Mango, Grapeade, Orangeade, and Watermelon in this bite-size, fat-free, gluten-free, preservative-free, and 100% guilt-free treat.

$2.39

3. Fruit By The Foot Orange & Cherry Fruit Snack King Size 2.5oz

This has an orange and cherry flavor beyond measure. From top to bottom, this is five feet of fun per roll. Fruit by the foot is a good source of vitamin C. For worried parents, they’re gluten-free and gelatin-free.

$2.99

4. Mott's Assorted Fruit Snacks 5oz

Mott’s medleys are tasty treats combining real fruit and vegetable juice with the fruit flavors you love. You've finally found the perfect after-school snack that's a win for you and your kids! Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks are made with natural flavors and colors from natural sources and give you 100% of your daily value of vitamin C.

$2.99

5. Fruit By The Foot Raspberry Lemonade & Blue Raspberry Fruit Snack King Size 2.5oz

This has all the dimensions of the raspberry. For another five feet of fun, you can eat this from the bottom to the top or wrap it around your thumb for a homemade sucker. Fruit by the foot is a good source of vitamin C. For concerned parents, they’re gluten-free and gelatin-free.

$2.99

6. Welch's Strawberry Fruit Snacks 5oz

Here’s another delicious snack from Welch’s, your favorite fruit snack. With a fresh taste from the strawberry patch, Welch’s fruit snacks use real fruit purees, so everyone’s happy.

$2.69

7. Rind Snacks Coco-Melon Skin-on Dried Fruit Snacks 2.75oz

It’s a one-in-a-melon whole fruit snack featuring mouth-watering watermelon and organic coconut slices that tastes like summer in every bite. A healthy snack can be both good for you AND the planet. Rind Snacks' mission is to help consumers SNACK BETTER and DO BETTER by eating the whole fruit, maximizing nutritional value, and minimizing food waste.

$6.59

8. Annie's Homegrown Fruit Snacks Variety Pack 12ct

The fruit snacks you love without the additives. For indecisive shoppers, every box contains Berry Patch and Summer Strawberry flavors of Annie's organic bunny fruit snacks. Try a variety of flavors for perfect fruity snacking.

$9.99

9. Barnana Peanut Butter Chewy Banana Bites 3.5oz

The American favorite we like to call “The Elvis” is the delicious combination of peanut butter and bananas. Barnana even did the dipping for you.

$6.09

10. Peeled Snacks Mango 2.8oz

This is perhaps one of the healthiest snacks on this list. Peeled snacks use organic ingredients with no added sugars. It only takes one to mango.

$4.99

FAQs

What snacks are good with fruit?

Fruit is famously sweet. So if you’re looking for something to pair with pear, something with a savory profile may elevate the taste. Consider adding some salty nuts, like Wonderful’s creamy pistachios or Emerald’s roasted cashews.

If you want to take the snack game to the next level, you can assemble your own canapes. Try a little Panzanella thin or classic Ritz cracker with a slice of juicy pear sandwiching some Kretschmer cheese or Columbus salami. Let your creativity guide you!

Is fruit an unhealthy snack?

It depends. If you're allergic to something like kiwis, you should avoid them. Otherwise, it's safe to say that fresh fruit is one of the best things for you. Apples have vitamin A. Oranges have vitamin C. Blueberries are a super fruit with all kinds of benefits.

If you have difficulty getting all your daily fruits in before they go bad, don't worry. You can take preserved fruit on the go, like Juice Press' Mango Madness slices or at the bottom of a Chobanni Yogurt cup.

What are the best fruit snacks for toddlers?

We know it's hard to raise kids. You do your best to ensure they're well adjusted, healthy, and maybe even sophisticated. Then some neighbor kid introduces them to Scooby-Doo, and you have to listen to that awful dog for five years. Feeding them is very similar.

Luckily, there are healthy snacks free of artificial flavors, synthetic color dyes, and high-fructose corn syrup. Annie's organic bunny fruit snacks are great gummy chews with the texture and flavors fussy children love and none of the ingredients fussy parents fear.