In theory, American culture allows almost everything to be considered a snack and it makes it that much more interesting! From Totino's bite-sized pizzas to HoneyMaid graham crackers, the snacks vary. If you're in for the fun-- this list of 40 American Snacks will give you a dose of American history through some of America's all-time favorite snacks!
1. Twinkies
When you think American Snacks, the first thing that comes to mind is--Twinkies! AKA, "The Golden Sponge Cake". This spongey cake is filled with creamy vanilla cream and makes every bite worthwhile.
This famous American snack was born in 1930 and the first Twinkie ever made was made with banana filling, not vanilla. In any case, if the Twinkie seems too basic for you, try it deep-fried. You might rethink your love for Twinkies!
2. Oreos
We love this American Sandwich cookie, Oreos made with chocolate wafers and vanilla creme filling! With a big Ol' glass of cold milk, it couldn't taste better.
In the most recent years, Oreos has been keeping it interesting with their exotic flavors debuting in limited editions. And I'm all in for it! The more Oreo's the better.
3. Doritos
We need to pay respect to Doritos! There are more than 15 flavors which means lots of time to lick your fingers! But with all respect to all the flavors, there is nothing like the original flavor--Nacho Cheese.
There is a reason Doritos is on the list of American snacks. Who can imagine a football game without a bag of Doritos and its overpowering cheesy flavor?
4. Cheez-It
Cheezits are one of a kind, it's cheese squares but they're baked! Even the small squared cheese is dusted with more cheese. Is there even a thing of having too much cheese?
Yup, You can call these crunchy little baked squares the cousin of cheddar cheese! If you're in for even MORE cheese, it's time to try Cheez-It's, Italian Four Cheese.
5. Welch's
Fruit snacks seem to come and go but Welch's fruit snacks are here to stay! They are-- sweet, colorful, and chewy! This addictive small packaged snack makes it pretty easy to down a few.
With them being considered a "fruit", you can consider them scientifically justifiable to be considered healthy! With that being said, these sticky little fruit snacks are our best friends.
6. Nutter Butter
Nutter Butters are the girl scout cookies that last -- all year long! Although these peanut butter sandwiches don't come in all different flavors, these bad boys have a trick to take it to the next level.
A Nutter Butter with some smeared jelly on top is basically heaven-sent. This nostalgic combo brings you right back to your childhood school-packed lunch, but way, way better.
7. Bugles
It was always hard to tell if bulges were a snack or a toy. It was always fun putting a bugle on each finger and pretending you're a witch with long nails. Then chomp them up one by one, And do it all over again!
Bugles with sour cream dip must be why they were made in the first place. This combination will have you finishing the bag.
8. Chex Mix
Who doesn't love Chex Mix? It is a bag full of flavors of --smoked, sweet and salty. The excitement of picking out a new unique snack every time makes the experience that much more fun!
Besides the original savory flavor of mixed snacks inside, Chex Mix's Muddy Buddies are so darn addicting. This sweet version has chocolate and peanut butter flavors that make it just as good as the original.
9. Chips Ahoy!
We all love chocolate chip cookies, but there is something about "Chips Ahoy!" that makes this chocolate chip cookie, unlike others. This cookie has the perfect balance of crunchy to gooey. Also, every bite has the right amount of chocolate.
Well now, there are so many varieties (Sweet N' Salty, Reeces, Brownie Filled). Whatever you choose, they are all worth a bite of. It's only right, it's considered one of the most iconic snacks.
10. Pop-Tarts
At first we had cereal for breakfast and then came along Pop-Tarts. Although it was commercialized as a breakfast snack, Pop-Tarts are suitable for all hours of the day.
This rectangular pastry first came out in its original strawberry flavor then ventured to other delicious sugary flavors. This pastry will rock your world when it's warmed up.
11. Hot Cheetos
Cheetos are much-loved snacks with their cheesy powder around. This hard-to-resistant snack dissolves right in your mouth leaving nothing but rich flavors! Besides having some cheese dust flying everywhere this snack is so worth it!
When Hot Cheetos came out they changed the game, it's hard to pinpoint its flavor but we do know spicy and delicious! This snack makes you neuro-chemically unable to say no to a bag.
12. Jack Links
When your in need of protein, Jack Links is here for the rescue! Is there one gas station in America that doesn't have this bag of dried meat?
Who knows if. Jack Links Beef Jerky is too cheap to be actual meat. Either way, when you're on a long road trip these bad boys do the job. Also, since it tastes like meat, you can call it meat.
13. Wheat Thins
Wheat Thin's name might sound bland but these crackers are the perfect crackers for a slice of cheddar cheese. Although they have the saltiness of a cracker you can taste some sweetness in the background.
Before you know it you'll realize why you bought the family size at the store. Yup, it's that good! Also as you venture out to other flavors, they just get better!
14. Hot Pockets
This has to be one of the most genius creations-- a cheesy creation all in one pocket, that fits your hand. This snack was one of the first dinners simplified!
Hot Pockets did experience over the years with different flavors including pepperoni pizza and five cheese pizza. I mean seriously..who can turn down dinner made in two minutes?
15. Lunchables
The Lunchable with American cheese and crackers is where it all started and every time it was pure gold! This simple lunch somehow seems so much more exciting coming in its packaging.
Every lunch comes with a dessert usually a cookie, that comes stale yet soggy because it was refrigerated. If you have tried the original flavor, it's time to try the pepperoni pizza combo. It will have you feeling like a chef!
16. Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispies is entering the world of a whole lot of crunch! It has this light unique texture and of course even a lot more crunch.
What's better than having your favorite cereal turned into a marshmallowy cereal bar? These chewy snacks made your breakfast into a perfect snack to sneak in at midnight.
17. Cracker Jack
Having a bite of Cracker Jack's makes you feel like you're at a baseball game! With the cardboard packaging and the caramelly popcorn inside it definitely hits home base!
But what makes this caramel popcorn so special? It's not only popcorn but it's also peanuts covered with molasses. This combo takes it to the next level!
18. Corn Nuts
CornNuts are delicious and are covered with powered flavors and are so darn crunchy. Weirdly, they have a potentially confusing name since they are in fact corn and are not nuts.
Was it mentioned that they are so crunchy they can danger your enamel? In any case, we are so glad they exist since this delicious snack can be considered a vegetable serving.
19. Goldfish
As we learned from the Goldfish commercial "It is ok to have it every day, as long as your mom says that's OK" regardless of the relative approval, these goldfish snacks are simply remarkable.
Like, they are almost too good! Goldfish deserve a celebration, it's hard to imagine what this world would look like without these crunchy fishies.
20. Funyons
Once upon a time, a vegetable was turned into a chip, and it was called Funyons! Although they are actually cornstarch and onion flavoring, they are fantastic!
They also came out with Flamin'hot ones and a steak house version, mind you. But there is nothing like the original Funyons, that remind you of Thanksgiving dinner's dish of fried onion pieces on top of the green casserole.
21. Sun Chips
Sun Chips has convinced us we are making healthy decisions. "Yay! I'm making healthy decisions!" Of course, they come in all different flavors but it's hard to comment on SunChips other than Harvest Cheddar.
I mean we have all had cheese before but who has had harvest cheese? In fact, it's probably not a legitimate thing. In that case, thank you SunChips for your exotic creation!
22. The Original Animal Circus Cookies
Yup, these are the cookies from your childhood! What's cooler than having grahm cookies in all forms of animals? I mean besides them being in all forms, these cookies are incredibly delicious with their ice frosting.
Some are white and some are pink-frosted, either way, these fully frosted cookies are memorable in every way! When you think about it, this cookie is every graham cracker's dream.
23. Pirates Booty
For starters let's put this aside that Pirates booty Snack is not actually a pirate's booty! Let's put that out there. This incredible snack is deliciously baked rice puffs coated with aged cheddar cheese.
This snack can be considered one of the healthier ones since it contains no artificial colors or preservatives. Today they came out other fun flavors including veggie and ranch.
24. Milano
Today there are approximately over 1,073 types of Milano cookies. But we all know the original Milano chocolate-filled cookie, which is formed simply elegantly. These buttery, crisp chocolate cookies, will make you feel like your in Italy!
If you are neurotic for Milano cookies, it's worth venturing out to the Carmel macchiato flavor. It could be you're new favorite!
25. Fruit By The Foot
The Fruit Rollup was revolutionary! Before eating this snack you could tattoo your tongue with all sorts of colorful designs. I mean by the time your done tattooing your tongue and unrolling it you are dying for a bite!
These fun snacks come in all sorts of flavors including; Strawberry, Berry Tye-Die, Razzle Blue Blitz Flavor, and many others.
26. Del Monte
Del Monte Peaches are the perfect snack for a hot summer day! These sweet peaches come sliced and immersed in natural peach juice. Besides coming in a can this snack also comes in fruit cups!
If you ever feel like a refreshing change with your Del Monte Peaches-- putting them into a blender with ice makes the best peach slushie! The possibilities are endless with peaches.
27. Hostess Donettes
Thank you Hostess for realizing that the American people need a donut that is bite-size! Since their creation, we couldn't get enough of all their deliciously flavored donuts.
You donut know how much you mean to me. Needless to say, Hostess donuts have the perfect airiness that a donut needs with a lot of unique flavor!
28. Honey Maid
Honey Maid graham crackers are simply delightful! If no one has successfully finished an entire box yet, it is bound to happen. Besides, being delishes on its own imagine how many campfires Honey Maid attended.
S'mores made with Honey Maid graham crackers bring your s'more to the next level! The honey flavors and mild sweetness hold up the chocolate and marshmallow in the most perfect way.
29. Razzles
Razzles is one of the first candies that sparked uniqueness! At first, it starts out like candy, and then it transforms into the gum. From its original Raspberry flavor razzles came out with many flavors.
Today, most packages of Razzles packages have mixed flavors. So you are promised to get the Razzle that will fit your mood.
30. Smucker's Uncrustable
Smuckers Uncrustable Sandwich is the perfect sandwich that covers all your needs! First of all, what is better than a sandwich without the crust? Also, we all love our classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
These sandwiches are left in the freezer and are put out to thaw. It may seem like a lunchtime snack but these sandwiches are suitable for all hours of the day.
31. Eggo Waffles
Eggo Waffles win for the all-time best waffles! Their buttery flavor drenched in maple syrup makes them the perfect waffle. All you need to do is pull it out of the freezer and toast it!
Now these heavenly made waffles, have been made in ten different flavors! This couldn't be a better time in history to be alive, because who has the energy to whip up a batter of waffles?
32. Hostess Cupcakes
Hostess Cupcakes made it possible to have a cupcake, anytime and anywhere. These five-dollar boutique-looking cupcakes are probably one of the best cupcake experiences on this planet.
You can nab a two-pack of these, luckily twice! Licking off the top layer of lemon frosting on top with your tongue into a sugar taquito is also encouraged.
33. Pringles
Pringles are a potato that was flattened that became into a chip! These curved chips are not only flavorful but are less likely to break because of their curved formation.
Pringles sure did fix the problem of chips getting broken in backpacks. Besides their unique shape, pringles come in all sorts of quirky flavors; French Salad, Brazilian Grilled Steak, Chile Con Carne, and many others.
34. French Toast Crunch
The creation of French Toast Crunch is incredible --it's like you have toasted bread, sugary-cinnamon, and maple syrup in a bowl. With the delicious flavors the cereal has a great crunch and doesn't usually get soggy.
Once you finish your bowl of cereal drinking the sugary cold milk is one of the best parts! Today, they have come out with different flavors such as Blueberry French Toast Crunch and Apple Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
35. Totino's
Totino's pizza rolls are the perfect bite-size of pizza for a snack! From pizza parties to long study nights Totino's pizza rolls can be found in every dorm room.
Did you know Totino's pizza was actually once a pizzeria? They even began their restaurant with a $1,500 loan-- yes a $1,500 loan. This pizza experts sure came a long way!
36. Peeps
Peeps are the sign that spring has officially arrived! Everyone knows during Easter time there isn't a store that doesn't hold Peeps Marshmellow. These fluffy marshmallowy bunnies are so worth the wait.
Peeps are the perfect combination of sweet colored sugar and fluffy marshmallow! these fluffy chicks come in all sorts of flavors such as; foot loops, root beer float, blue raspberry, and many other yummy flavors.
37. Flips
Flipz pretzels are amazing, they are the best combination of salty and sweet candy. The chocolate coating of nestle chocolate sure does make it flippin' awesome. After your first bite you will be hooked!
Today Flipz has come out with all sorts of delicious flavors; like birthday cake, vanilla, chocolate mint, caramel sea salt, and many others.
38. LifeSavers
LifeSaver candies are iconic, and these ring-shaped candies have come a long way. They once started out as mints and through time they transformed to colorful fruity flavors!
Today, LifeSavors come in all sorts of forms; gummies, hard candy, mints. Although the name doesn't reflect much about the brand these minty candies are here to stay.
39. Synder's Pretzels
Synder's pretzels come from humble beginnings and are the perfect baked sourdough pieces! This salty snack is full of flavor and even comes in other fun flavors.
Synder's pretzels come in a variety of flavors including; parmesan garlic, hot buffalo wing, honey mustard, and onion. If you're looking for something sweet they even have a cinnamon & sugar flavor.
40. Campbell's Tomato Soup
Campbell's Tomato Soup is more iconic than a classic tomato. It has the right amount of sun-riped tomatoes with a lot of texture and delicious flavor. This creamy tomato soup is a classic for every child in America.
With a side of garlic with a side of Campbell's tomato soup would make the perfect match! Tomato soup can either make it or break it. Campbell's sure did make it!