My children want something sweet, my wife wants something healthy, and I want something salty, sour, or a little bit carbonated. Since we can’t always agree on what snacks to have, we try to keep a little bit of everything on hand. I’ve dubbed my options in the cabinet the ‘man snacks.’

There is a war taking place in my home. The battlefield is the kitchen, and the parties participating in the war include my kids, my wife, and myself. The focus of the war is the snack cabinet.

If you’re a man or there is a man in your life, there are a few man snacks that should always be on hand. Here are some of the best to keep around!

Best Man Snacks to Keep on Hand

This is a precursor to what will be my next “man snack” because they go so well together. Cashews just taste great; they can fill you up or act as a healthy option when you’re snacking.

Sahale Cashews are a favorite among my family and friends because they have many different flavors and types.

Beer (Craft)

Beer, in general, is always good to have on hand. True beer drinkers know that cans aren’t always the best. Unfortunately, we can’t have a tap or two in our home to get a fresh-tasting beer. What we can have, though, is growlers of beer.

Head to your favorite brewery and find out if they will fill a growler for you fresh from the tap.

Pickles

Pickles are often mistreated and tossed aside like trash. I will gladly take the pickles from my kid’s burgers or my wife’s sandwiches any day of the week. If we don’t go out for a meal, I need to have pickles on hand.

Any brand pickle will do, but Vlasic is just a classic, in my opinion.

Pepperoncinis

Pepperoncini is a great option for a similarly satisfying crunch to that of a pickle. They offer not only the crunch but also a burst of mild spiciness that is always welcomed.

Pair a few Mezzetta Pepperoncini with a handful of cashews, and you have a mini meal.

Olives

The snack olive has been picking up speed lately, and one of the best signs of that is the Mario Camacho Foods snack pack. These snack packs are pitted olives without the juice, but they still pack all of the flavors.

They even add a bit of garlic to the mix, making them not only a great man snack but a great grab-and-go snack as well.

Cheese

Since my wife has been diagnosed with an allergy to lactose, eating cheese has been a bit tricky. However, she loves me enough to let me still eat cheese in front of her. She doesn’t want me to miss out even though she can’t enjoy it either.

My go-to cheese snack is Babybel Cheese, but it can vary depending on what’s available.

Nachos

Nachos are the definition of ‘man snacks’ for me. If you don’t have Babybel but still have other cheese, don’t be a heathen; melt the cheese on top of something else. How about a plate filled with tortilla chips?

Nachos are an excellent way to get your cheese fixed, but you can also throw some olives on there and have a real party. Any tortilla chips will work; I prefer restaurant-style for the best results.

Mozzarella Sticks

What do you do if you don’t have tortilla chips or Babybel? You get deep-fried mozzarella sticks. There’s no need to explain this one. It should be pretty obvious why they are a great snack.

Jalapeno Poppers

You may be seeing a trend here since cheese is a common denominator. I do love cheese, and I love cheese in many different forms. I even love cheese stuffed into a jalapeno and then deep-fried.

Mini Corn Dogs

There has been a severe lack of meat on this man’s snacks list. Enter the mini corn dog option. Mini corn dogs take me back to the fair every time I eat them. For that reason, my favorite brand is State Fair mini corn dogs.

Sesame Seed Stick Mix

Getting a mixed-nut snack mix is always a good idea for just about any situation. Add some sesame seed sticks to that snack mix, and you’ve got a must-have man snack. The Virginia Diner mix is a great one if you want to try it for the first time.

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