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Top Ten Israeli Snacks

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These flavorful snacks will have you munching for more.

Israel has become well known for its rich culinary scene, and so many amazing classic foods. But on a more simple level, Israel also boasts some of the tastiest snacks around! Whether you’re looking for an after-school snack for kids, or something to satisfy your own snacky feeling, these are some of the best snacks you could ask for.

Whenever you travel your bound to find local snacks that differ just enough from your favorite local snacks to make them different and exciting. These Israeli snacks can often be found at Jewish markets in cities with a large population of Israelis.

Bamba

If you’re looking for a snack to feed your kids, Bamba is the ultimate go-to. Similar to a cheese puff, but with a delicious peanut butter flavor, it’s hard to just eat one! Some experts even give Bamba credit for the low percentage of peanut allergies among Israelis, which may be why kids and adults alike keep going back for more.

Bissli

This crunchy wheat snack comes in the shape of pasta, and is a popular choice among Israelis looking for a satisfying snack. The name Bissli is a combination of Hebrew words, “bis” meaning bite and “li” meaning for me. It comes in a variety of flavors such as bbq, grill, falafel, pizza, and more!

Pesek Zman

Pesek Zman, meaning “time out” in Hebrew, is a classic Israeli chocolate bar. The classic consists of a wafer, usually filled with either chocolate or hazelnut cream, and coated in chocolate, and over the years it has expanded into other styles. For many years it ran with the slogan to “take a time out, a sweet moment in life,” and if that’s not good advice we don’t know what is!

Kariot

Kariot always brings forward the great debate among Israelis: is it a breakfast cereal or a snack? Well, who says it can’t be both! These nougat creme filled squares go great in a bowl of milk, but can also be snacked on and enjoyed straight out of the bag. You don’t know what you’re missing until you try it!

Klik

Klik is among the most prominent candies in Israel. Found in small bags, or put into bar form, Klik are various snacks covered in chocolate. Chocolate covered cornflakes, malted milk balls, kariot, and more are just some of the varieties you can find with Klik.

Milky

Milky is Israel’s way of jazzing up the classic pudding cup. With its delicious chocolate or vanilla pudding on the bottom, it also includes some sweet whipped cream on top. Some variations also include a candy that you can mix in with the pudding. It makes for the perfect after-school treat!

Krembo

Krembo are one of the most popular sweet snacks in Israel. Typically only available in Israeli stores during the winter months, Israelis eagerly wait all summer until these tasty treats return to the shelves. And despite only being available for part of the year, it still sells over 50 million every year! Krembo features a cookie base, topped with marshmallow fluff, all covered in chocolate, and will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Apropo

For those looking for a satisfying salty snack, it’s hard to go wrong with Apropos. This corn snack is just like the American snack, Bugles, and are just as fun to play with on your fingers. Eat it on its own, or use it with tasty dips, and you’re sure to enjoy it!

Mekupelet

Mekupelet is Hebrew for “folded” or wrinkled, and looking at this chocolate bar it’s easy to see why that name fits here. A famously closely guarded secret recipe, the bar consists of thinly folded milk chocolate that leaves it looking like a wrinkled log. Known for being flaky and crumbly, Mekupelet goes perfectly in a mug of hot chocolate, or happily eaten on its own.

Wafers

Wafers, or known as “V’affellim” to Israelis, are often a favorite snack among school children and soldiers alike. Crispy and filled with different creams, it’s hard to go wrong. They come in a variety of flavors ranging from chocolate to vanilla, as well as the controversial lemon flavor wafers that Israelis constantly debate.

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