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    101 EASY Plant Based Snacks (Vegan Snack Roundup!)

    By: Summer Yule · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    101 plant based snacks

    What are plant-based snacks? They are just what they sound like- foods eaten between meals made primarily from plant foods. By the way, in case I haven’t mentioned this before, I LOVE snacks! Sweet or savory, snacks can be an AWESOME way to fill the gaps in your diet with healthy foods. Don’t miss this ultimate guide on how to make plant based snacks, as well as vegan snacks to buy at the grocery store.

    101 plant based snacks

    You’re in for a treat... quite literally!

    I’ve got 101 healthy plant based snacks for you below. You’ll find vegan snacks for kids, for athletes, for folks trying to lose weight, and for everyone else!

    Amazingly, every item on this list is a whole food plant based snack, with no added sugar and no refined grains. These treats don’t only taste great, they are also good for you. (My little dietitian heart is totally singing with joy right now.)

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    The best plant based snacks are one that fit your budget, your time, and your taste buds. That’s why I’m offering up a lot of different ideas that include store-bought suggestions too.

    Sometimes there’s just no time to cook, but with a little planning, you can still maintain a healthy diet. These recipes and store-bought treats focus in heavily on some food categories where Americans are not meeting recommended intakes:

    • Fruits
    • Vegetables
    • Legumes
    • Nuts and Seeds
    • Whole Grains

    On average, across nearly all age groups, we are not eating enough of these foods. Let’s start changing that, shall we?

    Learn about what snacks you can eat on a plant based diet. (Hint: there are TONS of options!) Save this list, and I promise, you’ll never be bored with plant based snack ideas ever again!

    Jump to:
    • 🍎 Fruit Snacks
    • 🥬 Vegetable Snacks
    • 🥘 Chickpea Snacks
    • 💪 Protein Snacks
    • 🔥 High Energy Snacks
    • 🥣 Dips
    • 🍘 Healthy Crackers and Chips
    • 🍪 Baked Goods
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 🌱 FAQs
    • 💬 Comments

    🍎 Fruit Snacks

    Why eat fruit? Many fruits are a rich source of a variety of essential nutrients including vitamin C, potassium, and folate. These vitamins and minerals play a variety of roles in the body.

    For example, vitamin C helps to support our immune system. Potassium has a key role in helping us to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

    The vitamin C in fruit (and other foods) can also help our body to better absorb plant-based sources of iron. This is especially important for those following vegan and vegetarian diets.

    Fruit also provides fiber. Fiber can help lower our LDL cholesterol levels and improve digestive function. However, it’s whole fruits that give us the fiber we need. Most of the fiber has been stripped out of fruit juices.

    Fruit is the food group that comes first to my mind when I think about plant based snacking. Most fruits are naturally sweet, ready to satisfy that sweet tooth. Additionally, many fruits are ready to eat, making for a very convenient snack.

    Below, I’ve got a variety of delicious vegan fruit snacks for you to enjoy. You’ll find popsicles, smoothies, and ice cream if you need refreshment and hydration. When the summer comes, treats made with frozen fruit is the perfect cool down!

    I’m also serving up some portable fruit snacks for your hiking adventures and road trips. Fruit lovers of all ages will find something here!

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    1. Strawberry Banana Nice Cream
    Want to know how to make strawberry banana nice cream? It’s easy! With 5 simple ingredients, you can have healthy vegan soft serve ice cream!
    Check it out here
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    2. Mango Nice Cream
    This mango nice cream recipe is a nice alternative to ice cream because it contains no added sugar! No ice cream maker is needed for this one!
    Check it out here
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    3. Watermelon Lime Smoothie with Mint (No Added Sugar!)
    There might be disagreement on whether this watermelon lime smoothie is best called a slushie, slurpee, or icee. Who cares? It's DELICIOUS
    Check it out here
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    4. Keto Berry Smoothie Recipe (Vegan, No Added Sugar)
    This keto berry smoothie has only 8.9 grams of net carbs per serving, and a taste that is going to rock your world!
    Check it out here
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    5. Mango Smoothie
    This mango smoothie recipe uses only 3 ingredients and has no added sugar. Enjoy a taste of the tropics all year round with this cooling drink that's packed with vitamin C!
    Check it out here
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    6. Watermelon Ice Lollies with Mango and Pineapple
    Have you ever tried watermelon ice lollies with mango and pineapple? This easy homemade popsicle recipe has no added sugar!
    Check it out here
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    7. Healthy Rainbow Fruit Popsicles Recipe
    These fruit Popsicles are perfect for a plant-based vegan snack. There is no added sugar or juices just fruit and soymilk.
    Check it out here
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    8. High Calorie Popsicles (Mango Popsicles for Weight Gain)
    Learn how to make high calorie popsicles!
    Check it out here
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    9. Quick Vegan Raspberry Cream Dessert
    Call this gorgeous raspberry confection a snack, call it dessert, or just call it delicious! Use soy yogurt for a boost of plant protein and use a sprinkle of Swerve to keep it added sugar free.
    Check it out here
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    10. Easy Fruit Sparkler Recipe
    Here's a simple watermelon treat that's a ton of fun for kids! Though they'd be the perfect treat for July 4th, why not enjoy them all summer?
    Check it out here
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    11. Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe
    This fresh salad is a healthy snack featuring fruits you can slice and serve in 10 minutes for the ultimate summer snack!
    Check it out here
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    12. Dehydrated Cinnamon Apples (No Sugar, No Oil, Vegan, Paleo)
    Do you want to learn how to make dried cinnamon apples in the oven? If so, you are going to love these EASY dehydrated cinnamon apples!
    Check it out here
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    13. Air Fryer Bananas (Sweet Banana Chips Recipe)
    These air fryer bananas need only 5 ingredients that you probably already have in the house. 
    Check it out here
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    14. How to make Banana Chips in the Oven
    These 2-ingredient healthy baked banana chips are made in the oven with no oil or added sugar. These dehydrated banana slices make a delicious, super easy, and sweet snack both kids and adults love!
    Check it out here
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    15. Bare Apple Chips
    No time to dehydrate apples at home? These apple chips have one ingredient- (you guessed it) apples!
    Check it out here
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    16. Oso Snacks Dried Chili Mango Slices
    Chili-spiced mango is another of my favorite options when I want a dried fruit snack. Look for no added sugar in the ingredients list- the mango provides plenty of sweetness to balance the heat of the chili powder!
    Check it out here
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    17. Pearls Olives To Go
    Did you know that olives count as a fruit? It's true! Get the goodness of olive oil (in whole food form) with these convenient single-serve olive packs!
    Check it out here
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    18. Fresh Fruit Trays
    Don't forget about the fresh fruit and vegetable trays from your local supermarket. They come in a variety of sizes and some of the easiest and healthiest plant-based snacks around!
    Check it out here

    🥬 Vegetable Snacks

    Of all the snack categories, the fruits and vegetables have some of my favorite plant based snacks for weight loss. That’s because fruits and veggies offer a lot of volume for very few calories. They provide bulk that can help you feel full.

    Vegetables and fruits have a lot of nutrient overlap. You’ll find a bounty of vitamin C, folate, and potassium in many of the vegetables you eat. You’ll also find provitamin A carotenoids, fiber, and hydrating fluid in many veggies.

    Have you ever heard the tip to “eat the rainbow”? Aside from the essential nutrients, fruits and veggies also contain a variety of non-essential but beneficial phytonutrients. These phytonutrients are basically the pigments found in your colorful produce.

    So, the wider variety of colors of veggies that you eat, the broader range of phytonutrients you’re getting. All of the colorful veggies will make your plate look more beautiful as well.

    And yes, white counts as a color! Don’t leave garlic, onions, cauliflower, and potatoes on the shelf. They are healthy veggies too.

    By the way, did you know that mushrooms are categorized with the veggies on the MyPlate? I guess they had to put them somewhere!

    Mushrooms are a bit different nutritionally than the veggies, however. They offer a variety of B vitamins, and UV-treated mushrooms offer some vitamin D. There are few foods that naturally contain vitamin D, so this is a good thing to be aware of.

    Are you ready to eat your veggies? Let’s get to it!

    air fryer jerky
    19. Air Fryer Jerky | Vegan Oyster Mushroom Jerky
    Can an air fryer make jerky? Yes, it can! Unlike classic beef jerky, this vegan oyster mushroom jerky works for most special diets.
    Check it out here
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    20. Garlic Kale Chips
    Having vampire problems? Make these crispy garlic kale chips and keep those vampires away! If you like Vampire Killer Kale Chips, you'll love these!
    Check it out here
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    21. Air Fryer Kale Chips
    Magical Air Fryer Kale Chips! Fresh kale tossed in salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil, then cooked until crispy in the air fryer.
    Check it out here
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    22. Baked Kale Chips Recipe ~ Easy, Healthy & YUM!
    This incredibly simple, surprisingly delicious no-fail baked kale chips recipe is a snap to make. Learn the easy trick to keep from ever burning kale chips again.
    Check it out here
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    23. Kale Chips
    Fill that salty crunchy craving with an incredibly healthy, vegan, gluten free option! These Kale Chips are super easy to make at home with a food dehydrator and they’re crispy, crunchy, “cheezy”, and incredibly healthy, too!
    Check it out here
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    24. Homemade Baked Kale Chips Recipe (6 Flavors!)
    Learn how to make kale chips 6 different ways, all keto! This homemade baked kale chips recipe is unbelievably easy, with a basic version, salt and vinegar kale chips, and 5 other seasoning flavors.
    Check it out here
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    25. Air Fryer Plantains (Maduros, Frozen, and Crispy Tostones)
    How long to cook plantains in air fryer? How ripe should plantains be for air frying? Learn to make air fryer maduros and tostones here!
    Check it out here
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    26. Baked Sweet Potato Chips Recipe
    You won't believe how easy it is to make your own sweet potato chips. Don't just take my word for it though, head over to the recipe and get your daily boost of provitamin A!
    Check it out here
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    27. Salt and Vinegar Brussels Sprout Chips
    Salt and vinegar brussels sprout chips are SO tasty and only take 20 minutes to make!
    Check it out here
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    28. Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts
    Did you know you can turn marinated artichoke hearts into chips? Serve them up with your favorite dip and you'll be in Mediterranean-inspired snacking heaven!
    Check it out here
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    29. Oven Baked Beet Chips
    Enter adulthood and healthy eating and beets were never on my radar. Until these oven-baked beet chips came into my life. PS – they are Paleo and Whole30 approved!
    Check it out here
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    30. Rhythm Superfoods Sea Salt Beet Chips
    These beet chips are SO GOOD. I've been known to eat them with reckless abandon while on road trips. There's a "naked" version too if you'd prefer your beet chips oil-free.
    Check it out here
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    31. Love Beets Organic (Mild Vinegar Flavor)
    If you prefer fresh beets to dried, Love Beets sells convenient portable packs of marinated beets, ready to go when you are.
    Check it out here
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    32. GimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed (Sea Salt Flavor)
    Let's not forget the iodine-rich sea vegetables! You can enjoy the entire package of these crispy seaweed snacks for a mere 50 calories. They're salty and delicious!
    Check it out here

    🥘 Chickpea Snacks

    Chickpeas get their own category in this roundup of plant based snack recipes because my family loves them so much! The humble garbanzo bean can be flavored in a variety of ways, perfect for after school snacks.

    Beans, peas, and lentils (including chickpeas) are special because they can count as part of the vegetable or the protein group. They provide fiber, folate, and potassium, similar to the veggies. Unlike most vegetables, though, chickpeas are a significant source of plant based protein.

    If you are a vegan or vegetarian, legumes are one the best whole food sources of protein around! And if you often fall short on veggie intake, don’t forget about chickpeas and other legumes. They don’t have that bitter thing going on that some veggies have, making them more appealing for some people.

    The recipes in this section are some of my favorite plant based snacks for kids. They’re fun finger foods, portable, and high in energy for active young people.

    I love the versatility of roasted chickpeas. If they are roasted until very firm, they are perfect for snacking. If you leave them a little soft, they make a wonderful protein-packed filling for tacos and burritos.

    However you like your chickpeas, I think you’ll find something to enjoy here.

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    33. Air Fryer Chickpeas (Crispy Roasted Garbanzo Beans Snack Recipe!)
    Can you air fry chickpeas? Yes! Garbanzo beans, nutritional yeast, and spices come together deliciously in my air fryer chickpeas recipe.
    Check it out here
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    34. Ninja Foodi Chickpeas Recipe (Garbanzo Beans Time and Temp)
    Learn to make Ninja Foodi chickpeas (AKA garbanzo beans)! This roasted chickpeas Ninja Foodi recipe is fast, cheap, easy, and delicious!
    Check it out here
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    35. Zaatar Chickpeas (Only 4 Ingredients!)
    If you’re trying to use more non-perishable ingredients and make fewer store trips, you need to try these zaatar chickpeas. They're easy, healthy, and delicious!
    Check it out here
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    36. Air Fryer Crispy Cocoa Chickpeas
    Looking for a quick & easy chocolate snack? These 3-Ingredient Crispy Cocoa Chickpeas are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free! This recipe can be made quick and oil-free in the air fryer or roasted in the oven! A healthy, sweet, and protein-packed snack the whole family will love!
    Check it out here
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    37. Crispy Miso Roasted Chickpeas
    These roasted chickpeas tick all the boxes for a satisfying snack- crispy, protein-packed, filled with umami flavour and slightly spicy.
    Check it out here
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    38. Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
    Crispy roasted chickpeas are a crunchy vegan snack with lots of flavor! These use a mix of chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Check it out here
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    39. Herb and Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas
    Quick and easy to make, these crunchy chickpeas are the perfect savory snack!
    Check it out here
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    40. Biena Chickpea Snacks, Sea Salt
    Biena is our favorite brand for store-bought crunchy chickpeas when we don't have time to make our own. Keep it simple with the sea salt flavor if you want to skip the added sugar.
    Check it out here

    💪 Protein Snacks

    Most of us ARE meeting the recommended intakes for protein. So why give plant based protein snacks a separate section?

    First of all, there are certain groups that are falling short (on average) for protein. This includes teen girls and young women. These are the groups that are also most likely to adopt vegan and vegetarian diets.

    So, including a protein section here seems entirely appropriate. Another reason I wanted to focus in on protein is that the current protein intake recommendations are small. IMVHO, they should be thought of more as minimum intakes, certainly not a limit.

    Protein (or more specifically, the amino acids) functions as important building blocks in your body. You need the essential amino acids for building bones, muscle, skin, blood, enzymes, and hormones. No matter your special diet preferences, it’s critical to get adequate protein.

    Additionally, foods in the protein group provide more than just protein. You’re also getting a variety of B vitamins as well as iron and zinc in protein group foods.

    Sometimes I see recipes using cauliflower, jackfruit, and mushrooms in place of the protein in a recipe. These are not protein group foods. If you make one of these substitutions, it’s important to add another source of protein to your meal.

    If your meals do tend to fall a bit short on protein, this is the section that’s going to help you out. We’ve got recipes using protein powder and legumes galore here. Make sure to also check out chickpea snacks and the dips section for more plant protein snack ideas.

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    41. Air Fryer Medhu Vada Bites
    These air fried Medu vada bites eliminate all the difficulty and unhealthy part of the traditional deep fried Medu vada or garelu which is the most famous South Indian dish. This is a healthy snack or breakfast dish, with it's high protein content and B vitamins, It's appealing to kids with its cute little nugget/cookie shape.
    Check it out here
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    42. Beetroot Masala Vada Recipe
    Masala vada is a classic South Indian snack recipe with dal/ lentils. This beetroot masala vada combines the goodness, color and flavor of beetroot with the traditional masala vada to give you an irresistible all-time snack.
    Check it out here
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    43. Coconut Matcha Protein Balls
    These vegan coconut matcha protein balls are super easy to make, healthy yet delicious ! They are the perfect portable snack to take with you on-the-go.
    Check it out here
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    44. Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Bites
    These Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Bites taste like a dense, rich, lemon poppy seed muffin - but way healthier and are paleo, gluten-free, and vegan.
    Check it out here
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    45. Chocolate Avocado Pudding
    This chocolate avocado pudding is chock-full of healthy fats and uses chocolate protein powder for a protein boost. The whole family will love this recipe!
    Check it out here
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    46. Banana Bread Protein Bites {AIP, paleo, vegan}
    These banana bread protein bites get their protein from vanilla protein powder. They're great as a snack or as a breakfast on the run!
    Check it out here
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    47. BRAMI Lupini Beans Snack
    Have you tried lupini beans? Brami lupini beans are packed with protein and have 0 net carbs per serving. My favorites are the chili lime and the garlic rosemary flavors. YUM!
    Check it out here
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    48. Seapoint Farms Sea Salt Dry Roasted Edamame
    You're getting a whopping 10 grams of plant protein per 100 calories with these sea salt edamame snacks. They come in wasabi flavor too if you want the heat!
    Check it out here
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    49. No Cow Protein Bars, 12 Flavor Sampler Pack
    A reader tipped me off to these plant-based protein bars! Aside from getting 20-22 grams of pea and brown rice protein per bar, they're sweetened with stevia and monkfruit. No added sugar, but a variety of delicious flavors.
    Check it out here

    🔥 High Energy Snacks

    It seems like everywhere you look, there’s information on weight loss and weight loss recipes. However, some of us may have trouble maintaining a healthy weight or want to gain weight. This is where high calorie vegan foods can help.

    The plant based foods in this section are perfect for athletes, kids, or anyone else who needs an energy boost. Many of these treats are wonderful plant based snacks for travel. They pack a lot of calories into a small volume, making them great for hikes and camping trips as well.

    Foods like nuts, seeds, and coconut are non-perishable and portable. You can find packs of trail mix, granola bars, and nuts pretty easily at stores and gas stations in many countries.

    “High calorie” and “low calorie” are actually neutral descriptors of a food. Just because a food is high in calories doesn’t mean it is bad or unhealthy.

    There are actually a LOT of healthy high calorie foods, as you’ll see below. To me, healthy foods are whole foods that help us meet our essential nutrient needs. In this sense, delicious energy balls packed with coconut and sweetened with dates definitely fit the bill!

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    50. Nut Free Trail Mix | No Added Sugar!
    Looking for ideas for nut free trail mix? It's easy to make trail mix without nuts using seeds and dried fruits. Try this nut free gorp!
    Check it out here
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    51. Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
    Yes, you can even make boiled peanuts in your Instant Pot! This vegan snack has only 3 ingredients and it's super easy.
    Check it out here
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    52. Snickers Candies - Easy, sugar-free, gluten-free recipe
    Delicious, easy, and healthy Snickers-style candies. Only 3 ingredients needed and 10 minutes of your time!
    Check it out here
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    53. Almond Date Balls
    You can make these vegan and gluten-free almond date balls when you want to eat something sweet and healthy.
    Check it out here
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    54. 5-Ingredient Cashew Energy Balls (Whole30)
    These cashew energy balls are naturally sweet, nutty, and yummy. A great no-bake snack for the kids and the whole family.
    Check it out here
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    55. Chocolate Superfood Energy Balls
    These easy, vegan no-bake chocolate superfood energy balls are packed with nutrients thanks healthy ingredients like hemp, chia, flax and walnuts.
    Check it out here
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    56. Salted Caramel Bliss Balls
    With just 5 ingredients, these Salted Caramel Bliss Balls can be made in minutes. They are absolutely delicious and are vegan, gluten and refined sugar free.
    Check it out here
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    57. Coconut Date Balls (AIP, Paleo)
    These coconut date balls are a naturally sweet paleo and vegan treat or snack with only three simple ingredients. The outside has a textured coconut feel with a soft and almost creamy inside.
    Check it out here
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    58. Date and Coconut Balls
    These date and coconut balls are refined sugar free and made from simple, nutritious ingredients. They’re easy to prepare, filling, and so tasty.
    Check it out here
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    59. Chia Seed Pudding Energy Balls
    All you need is a few simple ingredients like chia seeds and peanut butter for this perfect vegan snack. It’s super healthy and nutritious for the entire family.
    Check it out here
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    60. Healthy Cashew Coconut Snack Bars
    Cashew and coconut are a delicious tropical flavour combination- even better in healthy and convenient snack bars! Prepare them in advance and have snacks for the whole week.
    Check it out here
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    61. Oat-Free No-Bake Granola Bars
    These 3-ingredient no-bake granola bars are so easy to make! This recipe for healthy homemade granola bars is oat-free, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! These chewy bars make a great grab-and-go breakfast or kid-friendly snack! They're sugar-free and naturally sweet, plus packed with protein and nut-free!
    Check it out here
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    62. Chocolate Chia Seeds Pudding
    This 5-ingredient Chocolate Chia Seeds Pudding works well for breakfast, snack, or dessert! Use unsweetened soymilk in this pudding for a delicious protein and energy boost.
    Check it out here
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    63. Raw Superfoods Trail Mix - The Works
    This superfoods trail mix has no added sugar and is packed with special ingredients like goji berries, golden berries, and mulberries. Take it along on your next outdoor adventure!
    Check it out here
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    64. Larabar Fruit and Nut Bar
    Larabars are some of my favorite vegan snack bars on the market. They're made of "real foods" with just fruits, nuts, and spices. I'm partial to the key lime flavor.
    Check it out here
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    65. Skuta Pumpkin Seeds, Sea Salt
    Snacks don't have to be complicated! Simple salted pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium and can help resolve the mid-day munchies. Skuta has a chili maple flavor as well!
    Check it out here

    BTW, I learned about Skuta through the KetoKrate snack box delivery program. They send an assortment of low-carb snacks straight to your door, every month! Click here to get 25% off your first Krate!

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    66. DANG Keto Toasted Coconut Chips
    Coconut chips are one of my top picks for a tasty high-energy snack. Look for chips that are unsweetened. Keep an eye out for them at Whole Foods and other health food stores if you don't want to purchase online.
    Check it out here

    🥣 Dips

    The dips in this section are made with a variety of legumes and vegetables. Dips made with beans, peas, or lentils provide some plant-based protein, as discussed above.

    I love to have some good dip recipes in my culinary toolbox because kids tend to love them. For some reason, many children are more likely to eat their veggies when served with a delicious dip.

    I’m using the term “dip” in the broadest sense here. I’m also including sauces, vegan “cheese” balls, and anything else that gets served with dippers.

    Speaking of dippers, you have a variety of options that go beyond crackers. Here are a few of my favorite vegan foods to eat with dips.

    • Apple slices
    • Pear slices
    • Sweet bell pepper strips
    • Jicama sticks
    • Celery sticks
    • Baby carrots
    • Sugar snap peas
    • Cucumber slices
    • Radishes
    • Whole grain pretzels

    Of course, you’re going to want to choose the right dipper for your dip. As much as I like apple slices with peanut butter, I don’t think they’d work as well with hummus. (If you regularly eat apples and hummus and enjoy it though, rock on!)

    Here are some delicious plant based dips that I think are going to knock your socks off. Seriously, serve one of these up at your next gathering and impress your family and friends:

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    67. Chickpeas for Babies (Baby Chickpea Puree Recipe)
    Are chickpeas safe for babies? Yes, you can make pureed chickpeas for babies as part of baby led weaning. It's like baby hummus!
    Check it out here
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    68. Spicy Sriracha Hummus - 15 minute recipe!
    Fire up those classic hummus flavors with this spicy sriracha hummus. It whips up in a flash!
    Check it out here
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    69. Oil-Free Hummus Recipe
    This classic hummus recipe is whole food, oil-free and still completely delicious. It’s ready in 5 minutes too!
    Check it out here
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    70. Classic Hummus Recipe (How to Make Hummus)
    The very BEST Classic Hummus Recipe is creamy, smooth, flavorful, and a million times better than even your very favorite store-bought version.
    Check it out here
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    71. Vegan Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus
    This vegan dark chocolate dessert hummus is super creamy, fudgy and sweet, making it the perfect healthy high protein dip to have on hand .
    Check it out here
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    72. Baba Ganoush Recipe (How to Make Baba Ganoush)
    Gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb, learn how to make this easy Baba Ganoush Recipe and enjoy with crunchy vegetables, warm pita bread, or your favorite crackers.
    Check it out here
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    73. The Best Vegan Cashew Queso Recipe - Quick & Tasty!
    With just 7 ingredients, this vegan & gluten free cashew queso dip is ready in minutes! Serve with tortilla chips as a simple and satisfying snack, or drizzle over nachos.
    Check it out here
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    74. Vegan Cheese Ball (Nut-Free)
    Creamy and loaded with flavor, this awesome Vegan Cheese Ball is easy to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for an appetizer or party snack. Highlight it on a vegan snack board or just dig in with some crackers and enjoy!
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    75. Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball
    This Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball is creamy, tangy and full of flavour! It's also gluten-free, and makes a great snack!
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    76. Smashed Avocado
    Quick and easy, fresh and creamy. It would be a shame to forget about avocado when we want to make a hearty dip or spread!
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    77. BRAMI Keto Lupini Bean Dip, Spread & Hummus
    These lupini bean dips are a fun alternative to hummus and they come in a variety of flavors. With 0g net carbs, these plant based dips are perfect for those on low carb or keto diet plans.
    Check it out here
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    78. Desert Pepper Trading Company Black Bean Dip
    Black beans are another legume that make a fabulous dip! This dip is spicy for those that don't mind the heat. Desert Pepper Trading Company makes a tasty pinto bean dip as well.
    Check it out here
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    79. The Pick Organics Pico De Gallo
    Salsa is a great choice if you want a veggie-packed, low-calorie dip. I like pico de gallo (AKA salsa fresca) for its simple ingredients list and fresh, bright flavors.
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    80. The Pick Organics Salsa, Mango Pineapple
    Fruit salsas are another super option for a delicious dip. Check the ingredients list of the product you're buying if you want to avoid added sugar.
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    81. NuttZo Keto Nut Butter 2go Squeeze Packs
    Nut and seed butters packets are great for a high energy snack on-the-go. These NuttZo packs have 7 types of nuts and seeds in each pack, perfect if you're getting bored with plain peanut butter or almond butter.
    Check it out here

    🍘 Healthy Crackers and Chips

    I can’t have a list of dips without also including a list of healthy vegan crackers and chips. “Healthy” is definitely key here!

    Here’s the deal. Most crackers are made with white flour, something that Americans tend to get way too much of. (Like way, way too much.)

    The crackers and chips in this section are different because they are made of nuts, seeds, and whole grains. No refined grains in sight!

    Whole grains are superior to refined grains because they contain fiber and other nutrients that stripped from refined grains. Sometimes *some* of the nutrients that were stripped out are replaced. Enriched white flour often has vitamins B1, B2, B3, and iron replaced.

    Fortified grains may have nutrients that were never in the original whole grain in the first place. If you see a cereal with vitamin B12 (a nutrient not present in plants), that cereal was likely fortified.

    My preference is to get as many of your essential nutrients from whole foods as possible, without reliance on supplements and fortified foods. However, certain special diets, such as vegan diets, must rely on fortification and/or supplementation. In that case, fortified foods may have an important place in creating a nutritionally sound diet.

    Labeling foods “healthy” and “not healthy” is often not as simple as it sounds. A food that may not be the best choice for one person could be an important source of nutrition for another.

    But I digress. Here are some tasty vegan cracker recipes using whole foods. Nearly everyone will find something to enjoy here.

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    82. Homemade Gluten-Free Wheat Thins
    Wheat-Free Wheat Thins? This Homemade Gluten-Free Wheat Thins recipe is a celiac-safe copycat of Nabisco's classic whole-grain cracker! This quick & easy healthy snack is vegan, allergy-free, and kid-friendly. Great for plain snacking, pairing with soups or salads, and topping with dips and spreads!
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    83. How to make Crackers with Cassava flour
    These cassava flour crackers are perfectly crispy with a savory pizza flavor. Cassava flour is available in most health food stores, or you can pick some up on Amazon.
    Check it out here
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    84. Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish
    Nothing says childhood more than Goldfish crackers! Now you can make your own Homemade Gluten-Free & Vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed! A healthy snack recipe moms and kids will love!
    Check it out here
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    85. Savory Italian Tigernut Flour Crackers
    A healthy and delicious grain-free snack! Savory Italian Tigernut Flour Crackers are easy and homemade, baked in the oven, and gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free! They are perfect for an everyday snack.
    Check it out here
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    86. Buckwheat Crackers, Gluten Free Vegan Snack
    Crunchy, flavorful, vegan buckwheat crackers with whole buckwheat groats, sweet potatoes, flax seeds and sesame seeds. These crackers are great to be enjoyed as snack on their own or with a warm bowl of soup.
    Check it out here
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    87. Easy 4-Seed Crackers Recipe
    These crackers taste fantastic and hold up well for dips and toppings. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free!
    Check it out here
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    88. Easy Flaxseed Crackers
    These easy flax crackers need only 3 ingredients (plus water). Believe it or not, you can make them in under 30 minutes! You've got to love the near instant gratification.
    Check it out here
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    89. Cauliflower Chips | Crackers
    Vegan cauliflower crackers made with simple real ingredients like cauliflower and seeds and perfectly baked in the oven for a nice crisp and crunchy texture.
    Check it out here
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    90. Mary’s Gone Crackers Black Pepper Crackers
    Want a vegan cracker made of whole grains, nuts, and seeds, but don't want to make your own? The Mary's Gone Crackers brand has lots of yummy options for you!
    Check it out here
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    91. Flackers Organic Flax Seed Crackers
    Flackers is another winning brand for vegan crackers with no added sugar and whole food ingredients. Try the cinnamon and currants crackers to satisfy a sweet tooth, or go for tomato basil or rosemary for a more savory snack.
    Check it out here
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    92. Hippie Snacks Avocado Crisps, Sea Salt
    Avocado chips? Why not! These Hippie Snack Crisps contain no added sugar, no added oil, and are made with vegan whole food ingredients.
    Check it out here

    Also, I believe no list of plant-based snacks would be complete without popcorn. Though not technically a cracker or chip, it's another way to satisfy those crunchy snack cravings.

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    93. 3-Ingredient Healthy Herb Popcorn
    When the blankets, the cosy warming fire, and the happy fights about what movie to choose all come out to play, be sure to include this 3-ingredient healthy herb popcorn that is soooooooooooooo easy to make and share around (or not).
    Check it out here

    🍪 Baked Goods

    Last, but certainly not least, we’ve come to the plant based baked goods recipes. These recipes are a great way to sneak some fruit, whole grains, nuts, and seeds into your diet. They’ll also satisfy a sweet tooth!

    Something neat about the recipes in this section is that some of these “baked goods” require no baking at all! I love the idea of throwing together something like brownies with so little effort. I promised easy plant based recipes on this list, and I hope you feel that I’ve delivered.

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    94. Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
    These soft apple oatmeal cookies are delicious and easy, healthy snacks without refined sugar.
    Check it out here
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    95. 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
    These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies are delicious breakfast cookies and a great healthy snack. Made with 3 ingredients only, these kid-friendly soft and chewy cookies are super quick and easy to prepare with no eggs, no sugar and no flour. They are vegan and gluten-free friendly too!
    Check it out here
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    96. Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
    Healthy oatmeal cookies are easy to make and store for healthy snacks between meals. These include cranberries for a phytonutrient boost!
    Check it out here
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    97. 3-Ingredient Tahini Date Cookies
    These sweet little tahini date cookies are easy to make with just 3 whole food ingredients for a healthy snack.
    Check it out here
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    98. Gluten Free Apple Cobbler in a Mug
    This apple cobbler for one is easy, gluten-free, and is ready in under 5 minutes! Oh, and did I mention it has no added sugar as well?
    Check it out here
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    99. No-Bake Vegan Brownies
    These No-Bake Vegan Brownies are rich and fudgy, super indulgent and secretly healthy! They’re filling and satisfying, perfectly sweet, and a good source of protein and fibre. They’re really easy to make and require just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make! They’re gluten-free, refined sugar free, grain-free, paleo-friendly, oil-free, date-sweetened and nut-free optional.
    Check it out here
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    100. Darious Date Biscuit - Blueberry Walnut
    If you'd rather skip the baking altogether, Darious Date Biscuits are a super store-bought option. These cookies get their sweetness from dates, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
    Check it out here

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    Easy Plant Based Snacks (Vegan Snack Recipes!)

    Summer Yule
    The best plant based snack ideas, including these plant-based banana cookies!
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    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 169 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup rolled oats, dry
    • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (3-4 bananas)
    • ½ cup shredded carrot
    • ½ cup grated apple (no need to peel)
    • ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts
    • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ¼ cup unsweetened dried cherries
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a dark metal baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mash the bananas, grate the apple and carrot, and chop the hazelnuts.
    • Combine all ingredients thoroughly in a medium-sized mixing bowl. 
    • Using a ¼-cup measuring cup, drop scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. You will end up with eight scoops. Flatten them slightly into a cookie shape with wet hands. They don't spread, so no worries if the cookies are close together on the sheet.
    • Place the baking sheet about ⅓ of the way from the top of the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes until the cookies are firm enough to hold together. Let the cookies cool before eating to give them more time to firm up.
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    The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be wildly inaccurate, so please don't sweat the numbers too much. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 27.6gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.1gPotassium: 274.9mgFiber: 4.5gVitamin A: 28.5% DVVitamin C: 9.3% DVCalcium: 4.9% DVIron: 5.4% DV
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    That's 101 plant based snack ideas! We made it!

    Thank you to my fellow food bloggers out there who contributed a recipe (or a few recipes!) to this roundup. Putting this list of plant based treats together was a mouthwatering task. I could not have made such a terrific and varied list of plant based snacks without your help!

    🌱 FAQs

    Are plant based snacks healthy?

    After checking out this long list, my answer of yes and no might come as a surprise! Most of the “junk foods” Americans eat ARE primarily plant based. Donuts, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, fried chips, sugary cereals, are all plant foods that are not optimal nutritionally. That said, as this roundup proves, there are plenty of healthy plant-based snacks out there to choose from!

    What is the difference between vegan and plant based diet?

    Some people use “vegan” and “plant based” to mean the same thing. Most dietitians I know use “vegan” to mean a diet completely without animal-based foods. They use “plant based” to mean a diet that may (or may not) contain animal foods, but that is primarily composed of plants.

    Is popcorn a whole food?

    I get this question ALL the time, and the answer is yes- popcorn counts as a whole food! Popcorn is a gluten free whole grain that makes a nice plant based treat. It’s also a low calorie, high volume food (unless you drown it in added oil or fat, of course).

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    1. Susannah says

      April 08, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      What an amazing collection of great ideas! Sharing 🙂

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      • Summer Yule says

        April 09, 2021 at 8:58 am

        Happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for visiting 🙂

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      April 07, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      Just like that, Summer, my browser found its way back to your site. It's been months, hasn't it?

      Before something changes and I lose access yet again, please allow my compliments on an extraordinary collection! So many great ideas to sample.

      Oh, and in the likely event I'm denied communications again soon, I'll mention now I hope you're well. Gosh, it's been way too long...

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      • Summer Yule says

        April 09, 2021 at 9:01 am

        Hey, so great to "see" you back! I'm glad you liked the recipes and ideas! 🙂

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