10 Healthy Snacks & Drinks to Enjoy During At-Home Movie Night

Love having at-home movie nights? Check out these 10 healthy snacks & drinks that’ll make your movie nights delicious while still keeping it healthy. 

At-home movie nights are great.

Even before the COVID pandemic hit and turned us all into cozy weekenders, and before becoming a mom made me much more likely to be home on a Saturday night, I enjoyed relaxing on my couch watching a movie with my husband – with yummy snacks in hand of course. 

Instead of munching on snacks & drinks packed with high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated palm oil and Red 40 dye, I opt for healthy snacks that I can feel good about consuming. That way I can have my cake and eat it too, so to speak! After all, who says you can’t enjoy yourself and still keep your healthy diet on track? 

My sweet & salty granola bars (new recipe at Shape) make for an awesome homemade snack. 

A few weekends ago, we had our first family movie matinee. We set up our camping sleeping bags up in the living room and broke out the snacks. My 2-year old watched a movie on her kid’s player while my husband and I watched a movie we’ve been wanting to see on the big screen. This kind of thing was not possible when my daughter was any younger, and I think it’s a sign that she’s growing up! I see more weekend movie matinees in our future, and I’m definitely excited about it. 

Today, I’m sharing 10 products I love that are perfect for at-home movie day/night snacking. They’re healthier options than your run-of-the-mill candy, chocolate, salty snacks, and beverages – and they taste great too! 

10 Healthy Snacks & Drinks That are Perfect for At-Home Movie Nights

Hippeas Chickpea Puffs.

My toddler and I both love Hippeas Chickpea Puffs. They’re a healthy alternative to Cheetos, and instead of being made with cheese seasoning and Yellow 6 artificial coloring, Hippeas’ plant-based ingredient lists include chickpea and rice flours + onion & garlic powders. My favorite flavors are Nacho Vibes and White Cheddar, and I love that they have 4 grams of protein & 3 grams of fiber in a serving. 

DelishFish Candy.

Made with organic cane sugar, organic tapioca syrup, and organic pear juice concentrate, Surf Sweet’s DelishFish are my go-to gummy candy. They’re colored with blackcurrant and carrot, and they’re vegan so they’re not made with gelatin like many gummy candies. 

Health Ade Kombucha Cocktails.

Health Ade Kombucha is a bubbly fermented tea loaded with probiotics and healthy acids – both of which support a healthy gut. Lately when I want a fun drink but don’t feel like consuming alcohol, I make a kombucha cocktail. My favorite Health Ade flavors are Watermelon, Pink Lady Apple, and Strawberry Glow.

Here’s my simple recipe to make one kombucha cocktail:  

1. Juice 1/2 lemon. Add it to a glass, and stir in 3 ounces of water + 2 TSP monk fruit sweetener.
2. Add in 6 ounces of kombucha. Stir to combine, then pour into a glass with ice. 

Pop Zero Popcorn.

Made with algae oil and pea protein, Pop Zero popcorn strikes a great balance of sweet & salty with simple, healthy ingredients. Their cinnamon flavor is my favorite, and you can’t beat just 40 calories in a cup! 

UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems.

Skip the peanut M&Ms and opt for UNREAL’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems – a delicious chocolatey treat made with all natural ingredients like dark chocolate, roasted peanuts and beet juice (for coloring). 

Flow Alkaline Spring Water.

Trying to stick to water but want something more fun & flavorful? Flow Water infuses its alkaline spring water with organic flavors, creating a subtle, refreshing way to hydrate. I’m a fan of their Watermelon + Lime & Strawberry + Rose flavors. 

Mid-Day Squares Superfood Peanut Butta Chocolate. 

As the name implies, Mid-Day Squares was created to satisfy mid-day hunger and cravings. While their products are indeed great for afternoon fuel, I also love their Peanut Butta Chocolate flavor as a movie time treat. These superfood squares are made with oats, date syrup, hazelnut butter, and a surprising ingredient: Jerusalem artichoke powder. 

Yasso Greek Yogurt Bars.

If you’re craving ice cream, Yasso Greek Yogurt Bars are a nice low-cal alternative for movie night. I’ve yet to meet a Yasso bar that I didn’t like, but my favorite flavors are their Coffee Chocolate Chip & Mint Chocolate Chip bars.  

Vita Coco Coconut Water. 

If you’re a fan of tropical drinks and are steering clear of unhealthy beverages like soda, Vita Coco Coconut Water may be just the thing your movie night needs.

My toddler loves coconut water. I give it to her as a “special” drink in lieu of juice because it provides a nice dose of electrolytes and nutrients. 

Perfect Snacks Peanut Butter Cups. 

Perfect Snacks’ Peanut Butter Cups have been a go-to snack of mine when I’m craving chocolate for awhile. These are not your average peanut butter cups – they’re so much better! In addition to dark chocolate and peanut butter, the ingredient list features a blend of whole foods powders that includes kale, flax seed, papaya, alfalfa, carrot, spinach and more (none of which you can taste). My favorite is their Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt flavor, and I find it to be such a satisfying snack. 

Tell me… What was the last movie you watched? Which of these healthy snacks are you dying to try?