JessicaAs a vegan, there are numerous snack options for you to pick from in different situations, whether you’re looking for random snacking, a post-workout boost, or something to curb late-night cravings. These vegan snacks are tasty, nutritious, and satisfying, with each having something unique to offer, there are the sweet ones as well as the wholesome ones.
Best Plant-Based Snacks
These are some of the best vegan snacks out there. As expected, they are healthy and offer a balance of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and essential micronutrients.
1. Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas are basically a protein powerhouse, and I don’t think any snack beats this if you are looking to increase your protein intake. The roasted chickpeas have a savory, nutty, and slightly chewy flavor while being crispy and crunchy. It offers about 6g of protein and 5g of fiber per half-cup. It is also receptive to different seasonings, so the flavors of any added seasonings shine through.
2. Stuffed Dates with Nuts and Nut Butter
If you are looking for something on the sweeter side, these stuffed dates with nut butter, nuts, dark chocolate, and shredded coconut are one of the treats made specially for that purpose. This is great for satisfying a sweet tooth, and it also manages to sneak in some healthy fats that the body needs. Overall, this makes for a delicious, energy-rich treat.
3. No-Bake Energy Balls
Now, this is perfect for those looking for something simple and quick to prepare. The energy balls combine oats, shredded coconut, peanut butter, ground flaxseed, semisweet chocolate chips, and chia seeds to form a compact snack with long-lasting fuel, with numerous benefits to the body.
4. Baked Sweet Potato Fries
As opposed to normal deep-fried snacks, these baked sweet potato fries give you the same crispy, delicious fries, but now it is even healthier. They are naturally gluten-free, which is a big thing for many vegans nowadays.
5. Edamame with Chili Flakes
This is another high-protein snack that you can easily prepare at home, the edamame is steamed, then sautéed with the chili flakes and other seasonings. It comes out tasting really delicious and nutritious, which is addictive, but at least, it is a healthy snack.
6. Chia Pudding with Berries
Chia seeds are popularly known to be a super food, and they make a wonderful snack. When the chia seeds thicken, it is topped with fresh berries and other fruits, which add even more nutrients. It is rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, which have numerous benefits.
7. Air-Popped Popcorn
Popcorn is a whole grain that has a cheesy, savory flavor, and it is rich in B vitamins. Popcorns are usually made with butter or oil, but this air-popped method uses only hot air, so you just get a healthier version of the normal popcorn.
8. Frozen Banana Bites
If you like bananas and chocolate, then this snack here is perfect for you. The bananas are sliced, dipped in melted vegan chocolate to give them a sweet taste, then allowed to sit in the freezer for a while. In the end, you get a heartwarming snack that is rich in fibre, antioxidants, and potassium.
9. Vegan yogurt parfait
This is another top vegan snack to try out, using soy or almond yogurt, granola, nuts, and fresh fruits, you can get your own vegan parfait. It is rich in nutrients and is super easy to prepare when you need to.
10. Vegan brownies
Using top vegan brownie recipes, in no time, you can make some healthy vegan brownies to snack on. They are rich, fudgy, with a moist texture and deep chocolate flavor.
Vegan snacks have evolved and now, they can be energizing, protein-dense, or sweet and tasty. It still does all this while maintaining its high healthy standards. Those are some of my best vegan snacks options and I am certain you’ll fall in love with them. Make sure to drop a comment below after trying them.
Jessica
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