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Colorful Crunchies: Dye-Free Snacks for Happy, Healthy Littles!

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We are a journey to be completely dye free in our home and it hasn't been an easy adjustment. We fucked around and found out for years with dyes. We decided enough was enough and well it was rough, so I'm hoping this list can help take the stress out...
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Cruchy Chips & Dip

 
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The original goldfish are the best! The colored ones are gross!!
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, 27.3 oz Carton
 
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I love these chips especially with some homemade French onion dip
Great Value Party Size Original Wavy Potato Chips, 13 oz
 
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Hands down way better than any store bought dip! Just buy a 16 oz sour cream and mix it up!
Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Dry Soup and Dip Mix, 2 oz, 2 Pack
 
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Great alternative for The original cheetos puffs!
Simply Cheetos Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks, White Cheddar, 8 oz Bag
 
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Best replacement for original Doritios
Simply Doritos Organic White Cheddar Tortilla Chips, 7.5 oz Bag
 
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Best tortilla chips ever!!
Juanitas Gluten-Free Tortilla Chips 15 Oz.
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This shit hands down is the best salsa ever!! It's sweet and my kids love it!
La Mexicana Salsa, Mango Peach, Mild
 
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I'm obsessed with all of these chips but these are my kids favorite and always have to have in the house
Sensible Portions Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Straws, 6 oz
 
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We usually have all flavors in the house my kids like to dip these in dips though
Sensible Portions Gluten-Free Sea Salt Garden Veggie Straws, 14 oz

Granolas

 
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My peanut butter loving family love these.
SKIPPY Peanut Butter & Chocolate Fudge Bar, 6 ct
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These never last long in our house EVER!!
Plum Organics Jammy Sammy Snack Bars, Blueberry and Oatmeal, 1.02 oz Bars, 5 Count
 
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These never last long in our house EVER!!
Plum Organics Jammy Sammy Snack Bars, Peanut Butter and Strawberry, 1.02 oz Bars, 5 Count
 
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Anywhere I can sneak in fruits and veggies even though my kids love both is a plus
Plum Organics Mighty Snack Bars, Pumpkin and Banana, 0.67 oz Bars, 6 Count
 
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My husbands favorite snack and the kids even steal them too
Nature Valley Granola Bars, Sweet and Salty Nut, Variety Pack, 15 Bars, 18 OZ
 
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These are my sons go to snack he loves these
Great Value Fruit & Grain Bars, Variety Pack, 41.6 oz, 32 Count
 
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Rice Krispies. Always a favorite
Rice Krispies Treats Original Chewy Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Ready-to-Eat, 31.2 oz, 40 Count

Cereal

I am in no way saying these are the healthiest option on the planet however they are dye free and our family loves them!

 
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Cheerios all day everyday, breakfast, snack and snack bars
Honey Nut Cheerios Heart Healthy Cereal, Happy Heart Shapes, Family Size, 18.8 oz
 
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These are the best cherries I don't care what anyone says and we make snack bars with them also
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios Heart Healthy Cereal, Happy Heart Shapes, Family Size, 19 oz
 
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We make a lot of oatmeal and we have this for when we aren't making overnight oats
Quaker, Quick 1 Minute Oats, Oatmeal, Quick Cook Oatmeal, 42 oz Canister
 
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My kids love this flavor the most and so we always have it on hand
Great Value Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal, 1.23 oz, 20 Packets
 
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My kiddos love oatmeal and these are great and not filled with fake dyes
Great Value Fruit & Cream Variety Instant Oatmeal Value Pack, 1.05 oz, 20 Packets
 
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Life is my go to cereal especially the cinnamon ones.
Life, Breakfast Cereal, Cinnamon, 22.3oz Box
 
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I love the mini option however I still prefer the original but my kids think they are cute
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Minis Breakfast Cereal, Family Size, 19 OZ
 
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Mommas favorite. I love this cereal so freaking much, raisins and crunch 🤤
Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch Original Breakfast Cereal, Family Size, 22.5 oz Box
 
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My husbands favorite and my kids eat this dry. We don't buy it much though because we do actually try to be healthy
REESE's PUFFS Chocolatey Peanut Butter Cereal, Kid Breakfast Cereal, Family Size, 19.7 oz
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We do not get this all the time. It does have caramel color which may not be the worst but it still not good.
Post Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted Breakfast Cereal, 18 oz Box

Fruity Bites

 
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Beat fruit snacks ever and I always take mommy tax which is an orange carrot everytime
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct
 
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We love Bluey and we love fruit snacks
Bluey Fruit Flavored Snacks, Treat Pouches, Gluten Free, 22 ct
 
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These are great for the go.
Great Value Fruit Strips, Mixed Berry and Strawberry, 0.5 oz, 24 Count
 
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We love these and are much healthier than than cheap sheet ones at the store
Stretch Island Fruit Strips Variety Pack, 48ct
 
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My kids love these. They never last long in my house.
Great Value Fruits and veggies Variety Pack Applesauce Pouches, 3.2 oz, 12 Pack
 
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The flavors of this applesauce is my kids favorite I just usually buy the cheaper ones
(20 Pack) GoGo Squeez Fruit & Veggiez Dino Variety Pack, Snack Pouches, 3.2 oz

Candy

 
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These are a great M&M replacement
Unreal Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Gems, 6 oz
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We bribe yes bribe with these. We used to use dum dums but these are so much better for them
Zollipops Lollipops, Zolli Pops Sugar Free Candy, Natural Fruit Flavor, Keto, Vegan, 5.2 Oz
 
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Sour skittle replacement yes please
YumEarth Organic Sour Giggles Chewy Candy, Gluten Free, 2 oz Bag
 
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I love skittles and these are a good replacement
YumEarth Organic Fruit Flavored Giggles Chewy Candy Bites, 10- 0.5 oz. Snack Packs, Allergy Friendly, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, No Artificial Flavors or Dyes
 
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These taste just like starburst to me but with no dye
Yumearth Organic Chewys Fruit Flavored Candy Chews, 8 Ounce, Allergy Friendly, Gluten Free, Non-Gmo, Vegan, No Artificial Flavors Or Dyes, (Pack Of 6)
 
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This is a family favorite in our house
SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes Twisted Rainbow Punch Candy Bag, 9 Oz
 
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I've lived these since they replaced kazoozles and they are dye free
Sweetarts Cherry Punch Ropes 9 Oz
 
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Hi chews are my all time favorite candy and I love that they are dye free
Hi-Chew Tropical Mix Stand Up Pouch, 12.7 oz
 
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These are by far my favorite flavor pack they have ever made!
Fruit Chew Fantasy Mix, Individually Wrapped Soft Chewy Candy, Pack of 3, 3 Ounces per Bag

Drinks

 
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I love the variety pack and that capri sun is dye free so we love them
Capri Sun Variety Pack with Fruit Punch, Strawberry Kiwi & Pacific Cooler Juice Box Pouches, 30 ct Box, 6 fl oz Pouches
 
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My daughter is obsessed with this flavor
Capri Sun Roarin' Waters Fruit Punch Wave Flavored Water Kids Drink Pouches, 10 Ct Box, 6 fl oz Pouches
 
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My favorite snack. I usually eat more than the kids
Dole Variety Pack, on the go, Powdered Drink Mix, 30 Count Packets, 3 Flavors- Tropical Splash, Peach Mango, Strawberry Pineapple, Suga Free
 
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It's dye free and sugar free which is of course the best
Great Value Sugar-Free Electrolyte Mixed Berries Drink Mix, 0.85 oz, 10 Count
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These are honestly not are favorite but we still use them!!
Stur - Variety, Liquid Water Enhancer Drink Mix, 1.62 fl oz Bottle (10 Pack)
 
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We prefer the styr ones but these work in a pinch
Great Value Simply Clear Liquid Drink Enhancer, Strawberry Watermelon, 1.62 fl oz
 
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These are my guilty pleasure too. The peach is the best
Honest Kids Organic Strawberry Peachy Keen Fruit Juice, 6 fl oz, 8 Juice Boxes
 
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Not my favorite apple juice but it's the healthiest besides homemade
Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Fruit Juice, 6 fl oz, 8 Juice Boxes
 
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Apple juice is always a must in this household
Mott's 100% Juice Apple White Grape Juice, 8 fl oz, 6 Count Bottles