Snacks can be an important part of the day, plus a huge part of your diet. Even though snacking has developed somewhat of a "bad image," they can provide energy in the middle of the day, or when you exercise. A healthy snack between meals can also decrease your hunger and keep you from overeating at meal time.
Many people are not 100% sure what healthy snacks are on offer following a vegan diet, but there is so much choice it's unreal! You can eat foods like...
Fruits and vegetables
Legumes such as peas, beans and lentils
Nuts and seeds
Breads, rice and pasta
Dairy alternatives such as soy, coconut and almond milk
Nut butter and vegan cheese
Tofu and other minimally processed meat substitutes
Seaweed
Whole grains and cereals
Here's a link to build an easy healthy vegan shopping list
A vegan lifestyle prevents a tremendous amount of animal slaughter and suffering. It offers a potent way to shrink our environmental footprint, especially in regard to climate change. And a well-planned vegan diet can fuel the highest levels of fitness, while reducing risk of various chronic diseases. Plus, the food can be insanely delicious.
Luckily vegan choices are becoming more widely available every year, but if you fancy getting in the kitchen yourself, we have listed our vegan snack inspiration below, hope you are hungry!
Fun Fact: Did you know that going vegan for a month, you would save 30 animal lives, but also 620 pounds of harmful carbon dioxide emissions, 913 square feet of forest, and 33,481 gallons of water. According to Oxford University, going vegan is the single biggest way you can reduce your environmental impact on the planet! Calculate how much you have saved here.
Healthy Trail Mix
Pick a movie and snack on this bowl of healthiness
Crispy Baked Polenta Fries
Crispy and crunchy on the outside, with a soft and creamy centre, a perfect healthy snack alternative.
Hot & Cheesy Cashew Cream Sauce
Elevate your crisp and crudités dip with this incredible creamy vegan dip. You can even use the left overs for a pasta sauce.
Baked Kale Crisps
Kale crisps are one of the healthiest snacks you’ll ever have, especially if you make them yourself. Kale is a superfood, so it’s high in nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants.
An Array Of Dips
Get dipping with one of these 30 yummy plant based dip recipes. From bean to cream texture there is one for everyone.
Make A Mezze
So pretty you may just take pictures, so remember to eat it!
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 6 Way
The hallmark of a good snack is a food that will fulfil a nagging craving while helping you to relax, unwind. Roasted pumpkin seeds definitely meet this challenge.
Easy Fake Sausage Rolls
An all time favourite should be enjoyed any time of the day, especially if it's packed full of goodness.
Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Sweet potato is a brilliant source of vitamin A, and it’s a non-starchy carb, so unlike regular potato it counts towards your 5-a-day.
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
These sweet little gems never get boring, especially topped with a square of dark chocolate to create a healthy Snickers bite.
Apple, Peanut Butter & Granola Ring
3 Ingredient favourite for all ages, what else is there to say?
No Bake Peanut Butter Bites
These simple, no-bake cookies contain everyone's favourite flavour combination: peanut butter and chocolate — with a little honey for a touch of sweetness. This recipe is low in saturated fat and doesn't contain too much sugar, either!
The oats in these cookies add some fiber and plant protein. Fiber is a great nutrient to incorporate into your day, as it can help keep hunger at bay. Fibre helps slow down how quickly food is broken down in your system, promoting regular digestion.
Toast Selection
Switch up your toast toppings with vegan toast toppings. You can eat these savoury and sweet toasts as a tasty breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Baked Spring Rolls
These baked Asian rolls are a fantastic alternative to the deep fried original. They remain crunchy on the outside, and bursting with a soft flavoursome interior jam packed with vibrant ingredients, your tummy will thank you. You can even make a batch ahead of time, freeze them and cook on an urge.
Pizza
It's a snack in our eyes!
Crispy Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas
Packed full of vitamin B6 and the anti inflammatory benefits turmeric brings to the table, these little balls of goodness are an excellent bed time snack as well as midday nibble.
Crispy Tofu Nuggets
Some people love it, some people hate it, and some people just haven't tried these crispy tofu nuggets...
No Oil Vegetable Crisps
Crisp and vegetable hybrid, you don't have to ask me twice!
Gourmet Peanut Butter, Banana And Walnut Sandwich
A sandwich for all ages, this combo never gets old.
One common concern with a vegan diet is whether it provides enough vitamin B12. B12 helps prevent nerve damage, and is found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy, but not in fruit or vegetables. It's recommended that adults consume 1.5 micrograms of the vitamin per day.
A B12 deficiency can lead to neurological symptoms such as numbness, and it’s irreversible if the deficiency is present for too long. So considering taking vegan supplements.
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