Hunger always starts out as a politewhisper.You think: I’ll finish this one thing and take a break later.  Two hours later, you’re responding to emails with one hand and stuffing your face with  kurkures  with the other. Fast forward five minutes, you’ve killed the bag and are now feeling a little nauseous.

So now we have a battle plan—to defeat snacks filled with weird additives and colouring, without dooming ourselves to protein bars a shade more edible than cardboard. Everything on this list tastes good and feels good—without that ‘munchies hangover’. And yeah, you can still eat them with just one hand. 

Rs.525 / FREELY	FOOD & DRINK 01 Trial Pack (44g x 4) Most protein bars are either too dense, too chewy, or taste too much like “health food.” (Y’know what we mean). These snack bars have 10g of protein, real chocolate and are sweetened with dates. We liked that the bar wasn’t too meetha and didn’t feel super heavy after eating). You can taste the ingredients (like peanut butter, cocoa, or berries) without wondering what’s holding it all together. This trial pack is a smart way to figure out what you like before you commit to a box—and going by the reviews, we aren’t the only ones who came back for more.
FOOD & DRINK 02 Makhana Chips (Cheese & Herbs) There aren’t many cheese-flavoured snacks you’d call wholesome—but this one manages to achieve the seemingly impossible Made with makhana, urad dal, and sabudana, it skips the usual junk (no palm oil, trans fat, or additives) and still brings the yum. The seasoning is bold with zero aftertaste, and the protein is a bonus. We can eat the whole pack without any post-binge regrets.	Rs.198 / TROOVY
Rs.590 / URBAN PLATTER	FOOD & DRINK 03 Chocolate Coated Nut (Almond) Dragees These aren’t trying to be protein bars or superfood heroes. Just solid chocolate-coated almonds, done right. Mason & Co makes their chocolate from bean to bar, which means fewer shortcuts and better flavour. You can actually taste the dark chocolate—smooth, not cloying, with a dash of sea salt—and the almonds bring just enough crunch to keep it interesting. We keep a jar handy for when we want a sweet something that doesn’t tip over into a sugar high.
FOOD & DRINK 04 9-in-1 Snack Mix This seed mix does a lot of heavy lifting—in the best way possible. A little crunchy, a little nutty, and packed with all the good stuff (we’re talking pumpkin, chia, sunflower, flax—the works). We  sprinkle it on yogurt, mix it into dough, or just grab a handful when we hit our  snack spiral. You don’t need to be a clean-eating saint to appreciate the flavours—which makes it easier to ‘be good’ at snack time.	Rs.295 / TRUE ELEMENTS
Rs.149 / THE MOONSTORE	FOOD & DRINK 05 Freeze-dried Pink Guava Cubes To be honest , we weren’t sold on the idea of frozen fruit . T But one bite of these cubes , and we were eating our words (literally lol). Light, crunchy, and made from 100% natural freeze-dried pink guava,  they’ve got a fresh, tangy-sweet flavour that tastes more delicious fthan most dried fruit. No gummy texture, no fake aftertaste—just a crisp fruit wafer  that’s unexpectedly addictive. A handy treasure in your desk drawer for that 4PM sugar itch.
FOOD & DRINK  06 Crunchy Jowar Puffs - Chaat Masala  These jowar puffs are light, crunchy, and come with a generous hit of chaat masala—so definitely for those who enjoy a tangy, chatpata flavour. We appreciate the rock salt, and cold pressed sunflower oil that make sure the puffs don’t feel dry or boring The resealable pack is a bonus, though we rarely have leftovers.	Rs.300 / JUS AMAZIN
Rs.699 / BRAWNY BEAR	FOOD & DRINK 07 Date Energy Bars (Mixed Nut) 12 pcs These bars looked smaller than most, but once we tried them, they felt surprisingly substantial. Made with dates, nuts, and seeds, they hold their shape without being dry or tough to bite into. The texture’s chewy with a bit of crunch, and all the sweetness comes from the dates. They’re individually packed, easy to carry, and useful when you’re not ready for a full meal but need something to keep you going.
FOOD & DRINK 08 Oats Chips - Cream & Onion Remember those sour cream & onion chips that vanished faster than you could say “pass the box”? These are the grown-up, slightly more responsible version. Made with oats and urad dal flour, baked (not fried), they hit just the right level of tangy and the nostalgia button. The crunch holds up, the flavour is spot on, and your fingers come out clean.  Good to note: These chips contain a teeny bit of sugar.	Rs.399 (SET OF 3) /HEALTH MASTER