The vegan diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat, and lately, more and more people (including celebrities) are choosing to follow a plant-based diet. Of course, following a vegan diet means giving up some of your favorite foods, but that doesn’t mean giving up those foods that you love. Substitute vegan snacks for your favorite snacks, and you can still lose weight, eat healthily, and keep up with your social life when it comes to snacking. As a vegan, it’s important to keep intake to a reasonable amount, but snacking has been one of the biggest challenges.
Vegan diets are all the rage these days, but these diets aren’t for everyone. A vegan lifestyle has some great benefits, including increased energy, fewer cravings, and a much slimmer waistline. But if you’re a meat-eater, you may not think that a vegan lifestyle is right for you. The good news is that there are several vegan alternatives to some of your favorite snacks. And there’s no reason why you can’t eat everything you love without consuming animal products. Since so many of our favorite snacks involve animal ingredients, that’s a big challenge, and it’s one that vegans are tackling. Here, then, is a list of vegan alternatives to some of our favorite snacks.
Fruit And Nut Butter
Snack time doesn’t have to be a sugar-high calorie bomb. There are healthy alternatives that will satisfy your craving for a sweet snack. Fruit and nut butter are delicious spreads that taste great on crackers, whole-grain bread, or vegetables. These vegan fruit & nut snacks are packed with nutrition, protein, and no added sugar. Loaded with 11g of fiber, 5g of heart-healthy fat, and only trace carbs, this snack is sure to keep you satisfied. It takes just 10-15 minutes to make and is a great way to get some fruit into you in the mornings or afternoons.
Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpea snacks are easy to make and much healthier than chips, and they really pack a punch of flavor. Roasted chickpeas can be seasoned with garlic and cumin and sprinkled with za’atar, a spice blend that traditionally contains toasted sesame seeds, sumac, thyme, oregano, and salt. Za’tar has a slight smokiness that is totally delicious with chickpeas. Roasted chickpeas are a fabulous snack to nibble on throughout the day and can easily be made vegan by replacing the butter with olive oil. This is a great snack for kids and adults alike and can easily be made spicy by adding some cayenne pepper to the crisp chickpeas.
Popcorn With Nutritional Yeast
Popcorn with nutritional yeast is not your typical snack. This popcorn alternative is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. While popcorn with nutritional yeast may not be playing the nostalgic role in your household that it used to, this popcorn alternative is still a delicious snack that’ll fill you up without weighing you down.
Homemade Granola
Granola is a healthy, crunchy, tasty snack, and there are so many different varieties to choose from. The DIY version allows you to control the ingredients that go into your granola and therefore eliminate any allergens or preservatives. Granola bars taste great by themselves, but you can personalize them by adding various ingredients like dried fruit, coconut flakes, nuts, chocolate chips, or anything else you desire.
Baked Veggie Chips
Vegetable chips are a healthy and delicious alternative to potato chips. They taste great and are naturally lower in fat and salt. You can make them yourself or buy them at the store. They are easy to make and do not take much time to make. Best of all, they taste great. Add these baked veggie chips to your snack rotation. The veggie chips craze is on the rise, and the health benefits are countless. Along with being a sustainable and healthier option, veggie chips are also much lower in fat and calories than packaged chips.
Seaweed Crisps
Seaweed Crisps are a healthy alternative to fried potato chips and snacks. They are also vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, non-GMO, and contain no dairy, eggs, or soy. They are made from seeds, algae, and mushrooms. Seaweed Crisps are one of the healthiest snacks on the grocery store shelves, thanks to their low-calorie content and the fact that they are packed with vitamins and minerals. The crisps look a lot like potato chips, but they taste better. You can enjoy these crisps by themselves or add them to any meal.
