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The folks from Funky Monkey were kind enough to send us samples of their freeze-dried fruit snacks. I’m always looking for healthy snack options and a chance to get in a serving of fruit (there’s three servings of fruit in every bag).

I try to keep fresh fruit in the house but it’s always a race to eat it before it goes bad. I’m not going to stop eating fresh fruit, but this is something I can keep as a standby in my purse for midday emergencies. And the packaging makes Funky Monkey an alluring healthy snack alternative for kids as well (think of the monkey as a hipper, healthier Toucan Sam). Did I mention they’re organic, gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free? My favorite flavor is the Purple Funk. The name sounds like it should be an ounce of something else, but it’s actually a combo of freeze-dried organic bananas and acai.

You can find Funky Monkey Snacks in several stores including Whole Foods, Super Target, and online at amazon.com. Check out our Healthy Eating On-the-Go feature in the summer issue of Breathe for more great healthy snack ideas!