Besides our gorgeous natural beaches, unique native fauna, and wonderful weather to match, if there’s one thing that people love about Australia, it’s our food, especially our treasure trove of unique snacks that you’ve probably never tasted — or even heard — before!
Without further ado, here are 10 iconic Aussie snacks that your taste buds need to experience.
1. Vegemite
Let’s start with the obvious, eh? Well, even if it’s not exactly a snack on its own, Vegemite bears our national identity. So, any food-related list is actually incomplete without Vegemite in it. A thin smear on toasted bread with lots of butter is the way to enjoy this Aussie snack in its most authentic form.
2. Cheezels
If you’re not from the Land Down Under, you’re probably not aware of this snack that’s a part of every Aussie’s childhood memory since 1970. These are made from corn and shaped like a ring. The unmistakably overpowering cheesy-ness that fills your mouth and powdered cheese coating your fingers are the hallmarks of this snack.
3. Anzac Biscuits
One of the most classic Australian snacks, Anzacs are loved for their crunch, softness, and chewiness — all in one bite. These coconut-flavoured, sweet biscuits have a long history that go back to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps formed in World War I.
4. Tim Tams
These cream-filled biscuits draped in chocolate have found global popularity and are one of the few Australian snacks that most people know about. And, for a reason — they are absolutely delicious and make the perfect pairing with your choice of beverage.
5. Lamington
Lamington, a sponge cake drenched in rich chocolate with a generous coating of desiccated coconut is so special that it has a day dedicated to its honour, the National Lamington Day, celebrated on the 21st of July. That speaks for itself, doesn’t it?
6. Skittles Darkside Candy
Want to feel a burst of flavours inside your mouth? You have to try Skittles Darkside Candy. Packed with the flavours of pomegranate, dark berry, midnight lime, blood orange, and the forbidden fruit, these indeed make a place in the list of most iconic Aussie snacks.
7. Fairy Bread
A hit at every kid’s party, fairy bread is all about simplicity — a slice of white bread with a generous spread of butter topped with hundreds of colourful sprinklers. Not all good and yummy eats have to be elaborated and complex. Right? A slice of fairy bread says it all.
8. Caramello Koala
Gooey, messy and sticky — if you’re a lover of caramel, you’ll find these absolutely heavenly! With the right balance of caramel and chocolate, Caramello Koala is one of those treats you won’t find outside Australia.
9. Jersey Caramels
Another caramel delight which is an Aussie favourite. What are these? Caramel squares topped with delectable layers of caramel fudge — a perfect treat for your sweet cravings. Great thing is, you won’t have to travel to Australia to get a taste of these. You can visit online lolly shop, The Lolli shop to order them.
10. Arnott’s Shapes
These savoury snacks are neither crisps, nor chips — while it might be hard to categorise them under a snack type, their taste will blow your mind, so don’t bother! They come in a rainbow of flavours like cheddar, cheese, BBQ, nacho, and bacon.
Northern girl Laura is the epitome of a true entrepreneur. Laura’s spirit for adventure and passion for people blaze through House of Coco. She founded House of Coco in 2014 and has grown it in to an internationally recognised brand whilst having a lot of fun along the way. Travel is in her DNA and she is a true visionary and a global citizen.