October Healthy Snack & Product Roundup: Fall Flavors, Functional Foods & Wellness Finds
Dietitian-approved snacks, pumpkin picks, seasonal protein bites, craft botanicals & brain-boosting product roundup.
Fall season is officially here, and that means cozy meals, pumpkin spice everything, and discovering new products that make healthy eating simple and exciting. This past month, I tried a handful of innovative food and wellness items that deliver plant-based ingredients, steady energy, and real nutrition support—without artificial sweeteners or fillers.
Whether you’re stocking up on festive flavors, craving nourishing snacks with clean labels, or looking for brain health and immune system support as the weather cools, this product roundup brings you the little thing upgrades that make everyday wellness feel both intentional and seasonal.
Let’s take a look at the new items worth adding to your pantry, Amazon cart, or fall meal rotation.
Day Out Protein Balls — Snackable Steady Energy (With Holiday Comfort)
Day Out protein balls are a perfect example of festive snacking with clean, plant-forward nutrition. These small-batch, plant-based ingredients-focused bites deliver steady energy thanks to 9g of protein per serving from their organic superfood blend—no artificial sweeteners, gums, or fillers.
Seasonal flavors include:
- Apple Cider Donut (available now) — cozy, warmly spiced, nostalgic like a fall orchard treat
- Pecan Pie (available now) — sweet, nutty, and dessert-inspired without the sugar crash
- Gingerbread & Peppermint Bark (Dec. 1) — festive winter classics
In a season where pumpkin spice dominates, I love seeing new products that explore nostalgic flavors beyond the basics. These gluten-free, vegan protein balls make snacking simple during busy workdays, school pickups, or road trips.
🛒 Available at getdayout.com, select Costco stores, and Amazon.
Cedar’s Organic Pumpkin Hommus — Not Your Typical Pumpkin Spice
This new item from Cedar’s is an unexpected take on fall flavors, blending pumpkin with tahini, cinnamon, and a hint of maple for a creamy, savory-sweet spread. It’s a refreshing twist from usual pumpkin spice sweets and adds a festive touch to snacks and meals.
Try it with:
- Apple slices
- Veggies & whole-grain crackers
- Toast with a drizzle of olive oil
- Fall grazing boards
It’s gluten-free, vegan, and made with plant-based ingredients—perfect for entertaining or for adding seasonal flair to lunchboxes.
Something & Nothing Premium Botanical Sodas — Flavor Travel Without Sugar
If you love sparkling drinks but avoid sugary sodas and artificial sweeteners, Something & Nothing is a standout pick. These globally inspired botanical beverages use real fruit juices and extracts for balanced, refreshing flavor.
Current flavors include:
- Yuzu
- Mango & Thai Basil
- Hibiscus & Rose
And coming soon:
A variety pack dropping on Amazon with Orange & Mandarin, Pineapple & Pink Grapefruit, Sicilian Lemon Iced Tea, and Ginger & Key Lime.
With no added sugar or artificial sweeteners and a B-Corp sustainability commitment, this brand fits beautifully into balanced, mindful beverage choices—especially as sparkling water trends continue this past month.
CocoaVia Memory & Focus Capsules — Brain Health Support for Busy Season
As we move deeper into fall and workloads ramp up, cognitive support becomes top of mind. CocoaVia’s Memory & Focus Capsules combine cocoa flavanols, lutein, and natural caffeine to help improve brain health, focus, and memory in 8 weeks.
Improving blood flow and nutrient delivery to the brain can also help support the immune system during higher stress months—making this a smart addition to a fall wellness routine alongside good sleep, hydration, and fiber-rich foods for gut health.
Available online and on Amazon.
Final Thoughts
From nostalgic seasonal snacking to globally inspired sparkling beverages and cognitive support for the busy months ahead, these new products bring flavor, function, and joy to the fall season. Every little thing we do to support our health adds up—whether that’s choosing plant-based ingredients, prioritizing gut health, or swapping sugar-heavy drinks for mindful hydration.
Have you tried any of these new items yet? Let me know your favorites—and stay tuned for next month’s product roundup picks!