Easy Hands-Free Snacks for Gaming

Webster’s Dictionary doesn’t seem to have a definition for “hands-free snacking” (trust us, we checked). That means we get to decide the meaning of it! We’re a beef jerky company; we got this. So, here goes…

Hands-free snacking is when you can eat without your bare hands touching the food. It might not seem like it at first, but this is an important strategy to follow when you’re gaming.

The Last Thing You Want is a Greasy Controller

Listen, things are hard enough these days. Think about how many people suck at Elden Ring—yeah, a lot! If you want to git gud, start by treating your equipment right. That includes keeping grease and other grime off of your controller and keyboard.

Maybe you’re thinking, “Fine, I’ll just skip the snacks.” Come on. You can’t just not snack. First of all, snacks are tasty and make it more fun. Second, food is important to help keep energy and focus levels up.

But this goes beyond gaming with buddies (or gaming in goblin mode, no judgment). You could be doing a late-night cram session for an exam or on a work binge trying to hit a deadline for a project.

The same point applies to gaming or these other scenarios: Snacking helps make it better!

The Top 10 No-Touch, Hands-Free Snacks

Whether you’re spending all night on Modern Warfare II or any other game, you need the right snacks by your side. Here are some good options that won’t get your controller greasy.

Jack Link’s Sticks

Of course, we have to recommend meat sticks. They’re a mouthwatering mix of smoky and sweet flavors and the Original stick has 12 grams of protein per serving. Plus, they’re individually wrapped, so you don’t have to worry about greasy fingers. Just peel the wrapper as you go!

Beef Steaks and Bars

Original Beef Steaks were the first product Jack Link’s put out, and people couldn’t get enough of it. Sometimes you just crave meat, and these seasoned, smoky steaks (and our beef strip bars) satisfy the urge. 

Nut Butter Squeeze Packs

Sometimes you want a sweet and salty flavor with a creamy texture. Think peanut butter, almond butter and similar options. Luckily, these come in convenient squeeze packs so you don’t have to get your mitts grubby with a sandwich. 

Yogurt Tubes

A good choice when you want something mild and easy. No hands are required at all! Just hold them with your teeth and slurp when you’re hungry.

Protein Bars

When you need something filling, protein bars are a go-to option. They don’t make a mess, and they come in a variety of flavors to keep your taste buds happy.

Oatmeal

This is perfect for when you need an actual meal but don’t want to make anything fancy. The best part is oatmeal can be made hot or cold (overnight oats). 

Smoothies

A good option for when you want to mix things up (like in a blender). Smoothies are relatively healthy since they’re mostly made with fruit and vegetables, but they’re also sweet and satisfying.

Jack Link’s Cold Crafted® Cheese and Meat Snacks

It’s hard to find a more satisfying combo than meat and cheese. The Jack Link’s Cold Crafted® Beef Stick & Cheddar Cheese Combo has the convenience of individually-wrapped beef sticks with the added flavor punch of cheese!

String Cheese

You don’t actually have to peel this stuff to enjoy it. But even if you did, it wouldn’t contain enough moisture to grease up the controller. No matter how you eat it, it’s delicious.

Energy Drinks

Where would gaming and late-night study sessions be without caffeine? Energy drinks come loaded with enough caffeine to keep you going for an all-nighter. Best of all, they come in sugar-free options so you don’t have to waste your calories on them.

Need Fuel for Your Gaming Sessions? Get Some Jack Link’s Today!

When you need a solid snack that won’t grease up your controller or keyboard, Jack Link’s jerky and other meat products provide the best choices. Shop our products now!