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By now, most of us are wary of low-fat snack products, especially those whose packaging screams " YES! Puffed Rice and Corn! ALL NATURAL! Good for you! " Whether or not such claims are accurate hardly seems to matter when the cellophane’s contents are so damn tasty. In fact, Pirate’s Booty, from Robert’s American Gourmet, does look to be pretty healthy, with a short list of ingredients that includes rice, cornmeal, aged cheddar cheese, and non-fat milk. The result is a kind of cheese puff for the granola set: light, tasty, and with just enough coating to leave your fingers covered with the stuff. Just like when you were a kid — only this time they’re not that scary radioactive-orange color.

Available at Trader Joe’s stores for $1.79 for a four-ounce bag.