Meat Snacks, Jerky and Meat Sticks

About Meat Snacks

Meat snacks are a simple way to add protein between meals. This collection includes meat sticks and jerky, fruit and meat protein snacks, chicken chips and pork rinds from brands like Epic, Buffalo Bob's, Chef's Cut and Country Archer. Many items are tagged gluten free or keto.

What to look for

Portion: The New Primal Snack Mates come as 5 mini sticks, Pork King Good rinds come in 1.75 oz bags and Epic rinds in 2.5oz bags.
Texture: jerky and meat sticks are chewy, while chicken chips and pork rinds are crunchy and light.
Flavor style: Simply Snackin' pairs meat with fruit, like Teriyaki Beef with Pineapples, and Flock Foods makes keto chicken chips in Original and Terry Black's Barbecue.
Seasoning: check the label for spice level and sodium if you are sensitive.

Meat snacks are a later-stage food. Most people add them once they are cleared for regular textures, and chew each bite well. Ask your surgeon or dietitian when they fit your plan. Popular picks at BariatricPal include Simply Snackin' Teriyaki Beef, Flock Foods Keto Chicken Chips and Epic Maple Bacon Crackling.

Frequently asked questions

When can I eat jerky after bariatric surgery?

Jerky and meat sticks are chewy solid foods, so most programs add them only after you are cleared for regular textures. Your surgeon or dietitian will tell you when.

Are there meat snacks that are less chewy than jerky?

Yes. Chicken chips and pork rinds are crunchy and lighter than jerky. Flock Foods Keto Chicken Chips and Pork King Good Pork Rinds are both in this collection.

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