28 of the best healthy vegan snacks

Whether you’re trying to include more vegan food in your diet, giving vegan a go for Veganuary or in it for the long haul, knowing what vegan snacks are healthy and tasty is a great thing for everyone to know. Discover some of our favourite sweet, savoury, child- and lunchbox-friendly snacks.

Less of the animal products and more of the tasty, filling snacks that help you get through the day, there are lots of healthy vegan snacks out there, here are some of the best.

Here are 27 of our go-to vegan healthy treats and snacks:

1. Simply mash half a fresh avocado with diced red onion, cubed tomato, a sprinkle of fresh coriander, sliced red chilli, squeeze of lime juice, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Toast a slice of ciabatta bread and top with your fresh guac.

Nutrition info:

Approximate nutrition value of 1 slice of ciabatta¹ topped with guacamole²:

2. Healthier vegan crisps

Yeah, a packet of crisps is an undeniably top-tier snack, but what if we said there were healthy and vegan versions? Instead of potatoes, these healthy crisps are usually made with wholegrains and vegetables in all your favourite crispy flavours for extra plant nutrients.

These crisps are perfect for if you’re struggling to find kids vegan snacks to pop in their lunchbox. Choose from tons of ‘healthy’ vegan crisps on the market.

Here’s a recipe for Chia berry pudding

Nutrition info:

Approximate nutrition value of 1 serving of chocolate and chia dessert^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} :

Roast your veggies in advance and enjoy cold with tahini drizzles over at any time of day. It makes a great lunchbox snack.

Nutritional info:

Approximate nutrition value of 100g of broccoli roasted in 2tsp olive oil and drizzled with 1tbsp of tahini⁹:

Here's a recipe that shows you how to make your own tahini.

We’ve chosen a couple of our favourite dark chocolates here at H&B, so why not enjoy a square or two as a snack or melt some to top rice cakes, fruit, yoghurt, porridge, nuts and other vegan snacks (in moderation)?

6. Fruit / veg and nut butter

One of the speediest snacks out there, fruit and nut butter takes seconds to make.

If you have a minute before you shoot out the door, try putting some peanut, almond, cashew or other nut butter in a sealed pot and grab one or more of the following fruits / veggies to enjoy with it:

• Apple
• Banana
• Cucumber
• Celery
• Pear
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Mango
• Grapes

Nutritional info:

Approximate nutrition value of 1 apple and 25g peanut butter:

A sweet snack full of healthy natural sugar (the non-refined kind you find in sweets, chocolate, etc) are ‘date balls’, which are usually vegan too. Here are some of the best with some customer reviews:

Popcorn health benefits include:

• Full of wholegrain goodness
• Low calorie
• Cholesterol free

It’s pretty cheap and incredibly easy to make healthy popcorn, which you can top with healthy toppings like:

• Maple syrup
• Agave nectar
• Chilli powder
• Cinnamon
• Honey
• Dark chocolate
• Nutritional yeast

Nutritional info:

Approximate nutrition value of 20g of popcorn kernels popped with 1½tsp coconut oil:

Here’s the nutritional info for the above recipe:

Vegan granola bars are also a great way to re-fuel the healthy way throughout the day and super handy to pop in your kid’s lunchbox. Here’s one of our favourite vegan granola bars:

Hummus offers the following health benefits:

• A good source of plant-based protein
• Full of fibre
• Source of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc

Why not try making your own turmeric hummus? Ready to dip:

• Tortilla chips
• Cucumber, pepper and carrot batons
• Pitta bread
• Crackers
• Celery

Here’s the nutritional info for the above recipe:

Other tasty vegan snack ideas:

11. Vegan protein balls and bars - If you like to use protein supplements to increase your protein intake for the day, fear not, you can still find healthy vegan versions of your fave protein snacks.
    
12. Pan con tomate - this Spanish classic combines toasted bread with a cold – gazpacho-like – tomato topping.
13. Romesco dip - roast some almonds and red pepper and combine with chopped tomatoes, smoked paprika, harissa, garlic, salt and pepper for a super-delish dip for crackers, bread and veggies.
14. Smoothies - mix your fave fruits and veggies with plant-based milk or yoghurt to make yourself a nutritious drink that doubles up as a snack.
15. Rice cakes - rice cakes make a brilliant snack, whether you buy them plain to top with nut butters, fruit, chocolate, syrup, hummus… whatever you like!
16. Homemade tortilla chips - take a tortilla, cut it into triangles, drizzle with olive oil and bake in the oven for healthier homemade tortilla chips – sprinkle with paprika and chipotle chilli to spice them up.
17. Banana and peanut butter on toast - simple yet effective, a slice of tasty wholemeal toast topped with peanut butter and sliced banana makes a perfect snack.
18. Coconut chips and chocolate - sweet tooth? Try making some DIY sweeties by dipping some coconut chips in dark chocolate and letting it dry.
19. Spicy nuts - nuts are a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fats, sprinkle some spices on them to take them to another level.
20. Frozen grapes - grab some grapes, stick them in a freezer bag and freeze overnight for a new way to enjoy nature’s candy.
21. Tofu satay - get yourself some pressed tofu, marinade it in peanut butter, soy sauce, red wine vinegar and sesame oil, slide chunks onto sticks and pop them under the grill for a satay-s-fying snack!
22. Falafel - full of B vitamins and protein, falafels make a perfect tasty-yet-nutritious snack.
23. Vegan pate - vegans can enjoy pate too! Try spreading Granovita Vegetable Pate on bread, crackers, bread sticks or sandwiches.
24. Bagel and vegan cream cheese - want a speedy snack? Cut a bagel in half, slather some vegan cream cheese over it, season with salt and pepper and you have yourself a satisfying little snack!
25. Fruit salad - vegan snacks don’t have to be complicated, chop up some of your fave fruits and combine them into a fruit salad you can snack on whenever you need a little pick me up.
26. Edamame beans with salt - edamame beans are excellent sources of protein for vegans – they are what tofu is made of – and they taste delicious simply steamed and salted. Try it out!
27. Nut, seed and fruit mix - sometimes known as a trail mix, combining nuts, seeds and fruits into one snack supplies your body with tons of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Simply mix a few varieties together and portion into 30g pots to enjoy.
28. Roasted chickpeas - drain a can of chickpeas, blot with kitchen roll, and leave to dry overnight. Then season and pop them in the oven for a super healthy alternative to crisps.

Last updated: 13 June 2022