Many people think that a healthy diet is too costly to maintain. But how tough really is it to eat healthy on a tight budget? Though some items such as eggs or oats, are not that surprising for experienced shoppers, items like garbanzo beans, kiwi and almonds may not be common inside your shopping cart. Most of the snacks on this list are ideal grab-and-go, which is good because they don’t require more time and effort in the kitchen.

Enjoying the most nutrition on a budget often requires choosing the fresh, natural goods – fruits, vegetables, dairy and grains – and avoiding the hefty packaged products. Check out this list of 20 healthy snacks under a $1, choose some of these feel-good snacks that are amazing for your health; and even better for your budget.

1. Eggs

A half dozen (6 pieces) costs about a dollar, making it one of the cheapest concentrated source of protein. Eggs are surely a delicious, quick fix when you need some protein and it’s very simple to prepare. You can eat hard-boiled eggs or scramble it with veggies and tomatoes for a healthy-filling breakfast.