Eating snacks throughout the day is a great way to keep you from overeating during your mealtimes. Of course, some snacks are better for you than others, but sometimes it is perfectly fine to eat what you really want.
While snacking sensibly is the best way to maintain a healthy diet and weight, there are other times that you want something just a little different.
This is when some people turn to snacks that they might not have heard of before or eat something that they are craving.
Have you ever tried to change up your snack routine by adding in a bit of fun? Check out this list of snacks that start with the letter D, and if you haven’t already, take a look at the list of snacks that start with C!
#1 Dates
Dates are a fruit that comes from the date palm tree and is deliciously sweet to eat by themselves or with other snacks.
This is a fruit that people either absolutely love or do not like at all. While many people eat them fresh and paired with cheese or nuts, others enjoy dried dates mixed with their trail mix.
#2 Damson Jam on Crackers
Damson is a plum-like fruit that is small and oblong and has a dark bluish skin color. While the plum is often referred to as a sweet fruit with a tangy skin, the Damson is extremely sour to taste.
Because of this, it is often not eaten raw, but made into preserves or jams and spread on toast or crackers for a great snack.
#3 Danish
Although many people indulge in danish for breakfast, others enjoy a good danish for a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
Whether you prefer a cheese danish or one with a fruity jam, this snack can make for a delectable treat. With their flaky crusts and their tasty middles, danish can satisfy even the hungriest appetite.
#4 Dark Chocolate
To be honest, any chocolate can be a decadent treat for many people no matter what time of day it is. Dark chocolate has the added benefit of being packed with antioxidants and other nutrients due to it being 70% cocoa.
If you are going to indulge in any chocolate, dark chocolate is the way to go, but remember, everything should be in moderation.
#5 Deviled Eggs
If you are a fan of eggs but are looking for a different way to have them for a snack amid your day, then look no further than the deviled egg. While often on the menu for cookouts and brunches, deviled eggs can be a great and healthy snack any time of the day.
This snack is prepared by boiling the egg, cutting it in half, removing the yolk to mix it with mayonnaise, mustard, and spices, then returning to the egg whites for a beautiful presentation.
#6 Donuts
While commonly a breakfast or brunch food, the donut, even though it is not as healthy as other snacks, can be eaten at any time of the day.
The pastry comes in a variety of shapes and sizes that almost anyone can find one for them. Between chocolate, maple, jelly-filled, or just about any other variety you can imagine, the donut can be an indulgent snack for you.
#7 Doritos
Doritos are a well-known corn chip that comes in so many different flavors that you can choose from. Between the nacho cheese, cool ranch, and many other flavors, these are a chip that leaves your fingers covered with the remnants of the tasty powdery flavor.
This salty snack is often paired with a nice cold soda to wash down the yummy goodness of the chips.
#8 Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit may not be the most popular fruit in the produce section of the grocery store, but it is definitely worth mentioning as a great snack.
This is because this fruit is well known to be a superfood that is packed with antioxidants and other nutrients that will leave you not only satisfied but just a little bit healthier.
The taste is similar to the pear and kiwi fruit and can be enjoyed by itself or in a smoothie.
#9 Dreamsicles
Dreamsicles is the childhood snack of many people around the world for many different reasons, mostly because, well, it is ice cream.
To be more specific it is vanilla ice cream covered in an orange popsicle, what could be better than that? This creamy delicious popsicle ice cream is a great snack on a hot summer day.
#10 Dilkush Bread
If you are from India or have ever been to India, then you are probably very familiar with Dilkush Bread. This bread is made from a type of puff pastry or bread dough and then filled with dried fruit and coconut. This delicious and filling snack is one of the more popular treats that is served in Indian cultures.
#11 Deer Jerky
Most people know that jerky of all kinds is a great way to have a deliciously healthy snack throughout the day. Taking this treat a step further is deer jerky which is packed with protein and likely one of the healthiest snacks you can have.
Whether you dehydrate your own or buy it already made, there are many different flavors you can choose from to satisfy your cravings.
#12 Dill Pickles
Dill pickles are a snack that many people enjoy as a snack when they are craving something sour and crunchy. Dill pickles are made by soaking cucumbers in brine with various spices and vinegar until they are as strong as you desire.
If you are purchasing them at the store, keep in mind that dill pickles tend to be a bit sourer than other flavors.
#13 Dried Fruit
Dried fruit is a fantastic snack that can be eaten throughout the day either by itself or in your favorite trail mix. Whether you choose to buy the dried fruit already prepared, or own a dehydrator and want to create your own, you are in for a great snack.
Most fruits can be dried so you can enjoy them in a different way than eating them fresh or frozen.
#14 Divinity
When it comes to divinity, most people associate it with the holidays. This is because this fudge-like treat is made from whipped egg whites, corn syrup, sugar, vanilla, and pecans and is often made during the Christmas season.
The taste of this candy is phenomenal and is often enjoyed as a sweet snack any time of the day.
#15 Dip with Chips
Many people enjoy snacking on various types of chips with their favorite dip, especially during football season or barbeques. With the variety of dips from spinach, artichoke, and french onion to ranch, queso, and bean dip, you can choose the dip and chip that suits you best.
This salty and delicious snack can be enjoyed anytime you feel like something that will keep you satisfied for a while.
#16 Ding Dong Snack Cakes
There is not really much not to like about Ding Dong snack cakes for most people. With their chocolate cake with a creamy center and then dipped in a chocolate coating, this treat is simply divine.
If you are feeling like a sweet treat, a Ding Dong might be just the snack you are looking for to satisfy your sweet tooth.
#17 Dewberries
The dewberry is in the same family as the blackberry and is often confused as such. This is because there is not much difference between the way one looks from the other except that the dewberry tends to ripen much earlier in the season.
With a similar taste to the blackberry, dewberries can be enjoyed by themselves, in a cobbler, or made into jellies and jams to be eaten any time of the day.
#18 Dilly Bar
If you have ever been in the land of the Dairy Queen restaurant, then you may already be familiar with the Dilly Bar.
This delectable ice cream snack is a great treat that many people, young or old, enjoy. The vanilla ice cream on the inside is frozen on a stick and then dipped in decadent chocolate for you to indulge in.
#19 Dirt Pudding
While this is a snack that many young children know and love, some adults will admit to enjoying this sweet treat as their snack.
Dirt pudding is typically made in a small plastic cup with chocolate pudding covered in crumbled Oreo cookies. For the exciting part, a gummy worm is often placed down in the Oreos with a bit flopping over the edge of the cup to resemble dirt.
#20 Dippin Dots
Dippin Dots is a national chain of ice cream shops that deal with only one type of ice cream that is offered in a variety of flavors.
This ice cream snack is in pellet form and gives people a different way to enjoy ice cream. You can choose your favorite ice cream flavor or even mix up the dots for a unique flavor combination.
#21 Danimals Yogurt
While considered a snack for kids, other people often enjoy Danimals Yogurt for the ability to drink the various flavored yogurt.
These snacks come in small containers just right for a child-size hand to hold onto. With flavors like strawberry or strawberry-banana and more, they make for a deliciously nutritious snack any time of day.