21 Healthy Vegan Snacks That Are Jam-Packed with Flavor
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023
Whether you're eating plant-based once a week or jumping full-on into an animal-free diet, here are the healthy vegan snacks that'll keep your stomach full and your cravings on lockdown.
Garlic & Onion Cashews
Show hunger you mean business by noshing on toasted-to-perfection spiced nuts. (Verdict: This healthy vegan snack is nothing short of addicting!) Each 1/4 cup of crunchy cashews keeps your hunger at bay with heart-protecting unsaturated fats and 5 grams of protein—plus, energy-boosting minerals like magnesium and iron. Learn more about cashew health benefits.
Edamame Hummus
In need of an effortless party appetizer or hearty snack for one? This hummus is packed with 7 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein per serving. Plus, you get plenty of folate, a B vitamin that’s crucial for cell growth, with each bite. Don’t miss these vegetarian snacks that’ll keep you satisfied.
Louisville Vegan Jerky
This savory jerky will cure an episode of hanger. Louisville Vegan Jerky is an umami-packed, textured soy alternative to beef jerky. Look for flavors like Smokey Carolina BBQ ($22 for 3 bags) and Smoked Black Pepper ($22 for 3 bags) . Every salty-sweet variety packs 21 grams of protein per bag.
Edamame and Flaky Sea Salt
Keep frozen bags of edamame in the freezer for when salty cravings hit. Heat up, according to packaged directions, and sprinkle on flaky sea salt before noshing. There are almost 19 grams of protein in each cup of cooked edamame—plus 52% of your daily value of vitamin K and 121% of folate.
Grain-Free Apple Pie Granola
Apple pie for breakfast is A-OK with this hearty, crunchy granola. The base of chopped almonds, shredded coconut, pine nuts, walnuts and pecans is naturally sweetened by maple syrup. You’ll have cholesterol-fighting omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats in every bowl, too. Munch on it plain or serve it over almond milk.
Old Bay Crispy Kale Chips
Just a touch of oil, seasoning and time in the oven completely transforms kale into crisp flavor bombs. Fiber-rich kale is loaded with disease-combating flavonoids, antioxidants and vitamin K—so you don’t have to feel guilty about eating multiple handfuls. Don’t miss all our 5-ingredient vegan recipes!
Guacamole
Eat this restaurant-style guac with baked-crisp sweet potato wedges or whole-wheat toast to double the feel-good vibes. With every serving of avocado, you get 26% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin K and 20% of folate. Here’s a must-bookmark list of other classic vegan recipes, too.
Food Should Taste Good Multigrain Tortilla Chips
What’s on every vegan’s shopping list? If they’re a salty snacker, they’ll likely reach for Food Should Taste Good tortilla chips ($16 for 8 bags). The feel-good crisps, made with organic ingredients, are ready to pair with guacamole, hummus or bean dip. Get more healthy salty snack ideas.
Rice Cakes and Peanut Butter
Top rice cakes with nut butter and make it decadent with sliced strawberries or bananas. In each serving (2 tablespoons) of peanut butter, there are 8 grams of protein, plus 22% of your daily value of cholesterol-lowering niacin and 10% of vitamin E.
Joanna Gaines’s Power Balls
If you’re a fan of peanut butter, chocolate chips and coconut shreds, listen up: You have to try these effortless date-and-nut-butter balls. They’re packed with antioxidant-rich flax seeds and chia seeds. Bet you can’t just eat one!
Larabar Strawberry Spinach & Cashew Bars
Crush your sweet tooth with a produce-packed Larabar Fruits + Greens bars ($16 for 15 bars). Consider this your shortcut to daily veggie-and-fruit goals. Every bar is loaded with a quarter cup of fiberful greens, protein and vitamins A and C for a tasty immune boost.
Apples and Nut Butter
Apple slices and your choice of healthy nut butter is a classic vegan snack combo. The power duo of 1 medium apple and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter amounts to about 8 grams of protein.
Roasted Chickpeas
Satisfy your savory cravings with crispy chickpeas that are baked to perfection. Every protein-rich legume is coated in your choice of herbs and spices (like rosemary and sea salt or lemon pepper). You get plenty of folate, thiamin (supports nerve cells) and vitamin K in each handful. This is how to make roasted chickpeas step-by-step.
Garden Spring Rolls
Think of spring rolls as hand-held salads wrapped in rice paper that you can fill with your favorite sliced vegetables. Pack each roll with hydrating greens, creamy avocado and antioxidant-rich red peppers. Dip in Thai chili sauce for additional heat and flavor.
Homemade Applesauce
Whip up a batch of applesauce, aka wholesome comfort food, to keep in the fridge for snack time. Every serving of applesauce goes down with digestion-improving pectin as well as fiber and wellness-boosting vitamin C.
Vegan Blueberry Muffins
Sticking to a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you have to say no to your favorite pastries. For proof: Check out these fluffy blueberry muffins made with almond milk and coconut oil—plus two cups of fiber-rich and nutrient-dense blueberries. Hello, vitamin C, vitamin K and bone-health-boosting manganese.
Grilled Brussels Sprouts
Place Brussels sprouts halves, sweet red pepper and onion pieces on skewers and sprinkle on salt, garlic powder and of course, pepper for a delicious grilled snack. This vegetable-heavy snack packs fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs
The next time a salty craving hits, grab a pack of deliciously addicting baked Hippeas chickpea snacks ($20). Every individual pack boosts 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein per 1-ounce serving, which means satiation until your next meal. Don’t miss these healthy crunchy snacks for when you’re feeling munchy.
Banana Nice Cream
You can make a healthy vegan, dairy-free alternative to Ben & Jerry’s right in your own kitchen. The first step is to freeze potassium-rich bananas—and perhaps strawberries or mango to create your choice of flavor combo. Blend together in a high-speed blender until completely smooth. Enjoy!
Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast
Meet the health-forward cousin of movie theater popcorn: nutritional yeast-topped popcorn. All you have to do is pop fresh kernels with coconut oil, according to our directions. Top with goodness-packed nutritional yeast that’s naturally cheesy-tasting. It’s also full of vitamin B3, potassium, calcium and iron.
Joolies Organic Medjool Dates
Eat a few dates split in the middle and stuffed with peanut butter and topped with shredded coconut, and you’ll see why you need to load up on a 2-pack of Joolies ($24). Dates are a great source of disease-fighting antioxidants and fiber. Find more vegan snacks on Amazon.
Originally Published: January 10, 2020
