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21 Healthy Vegan Snacks Recommended by a Nutritionist
These vegan snacks are both filling and delicious.
Being vegan doesn’t necessarily mean limiting yourself to fruits and vegetables. With brands finally catching up to the times and releasing healthy vegan snacks, people who don't eat animal products have a lot more options in the snack aisle to choose from.
With the help of Beth Stark, a Pennsylvania-based registered dietitian nutritionist, we’ve rounded up the best healthy vegan snacks that are both delicious and filling. When it comes to snacks — especially vegan ones — Stark tells Woman's Day that you’ll want to choose ones that are high in fiber and protein. This means that they’ll keep you satisfied for longer, which will prevent you from overeating. Additionally, she also notes that you should look for healthy vegan snacks that contain nutrients that are found mainly in animal-based foods, such as calcium, omega 3’s, iron, and vitamin B12, and can often lack from a vegan diet.
So, when those afternoon cravings start to hit, try these healthy vegan snacks to keep you satisfied until dinner time.
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds Roasted and Salted Pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds Roasted and Salted Pistachios
Pistachios are a plant-based protein and a major source of iron, a nutrient that most people who are vegan tend to miss out on.
Pan's Mushroom Jerky Original Mushroom Jerky
This mushroom jerky is not only vegan, but it's also gluten-free, soy-free, and the perfect option for someone who loves snacking on savory foods.
A handful of walnuts are a great source of protein and omega-3s. You can have these as a snack or you can add them to your meal for a protein boost.
Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs Vegan White Cheddar Chickpea Puffs
Made with vegan white cheddar cheese, these chickpea puffs are organic, Kosher, gluten-free, and non-GMO. They also contain 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein.
This plant-based cheese is made mainly from cashew nuts, green peppercorns, sea salt, and lemon juice.
Mary's Gone Crackers Original Crackers
You can spread the treenut cheese on top of these gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan crackers to make the perfectly satisfying snack.
Nuttzo Organic Crunchy 7 Nut And Seed Butter
This butter contains seven different types of seeds and nuts: cashews, almonds, Brazil nuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, and Celtic sea salt. You can spread it on a banana or apple slices.
The Good Bean Sea Salt Chickpeas Grab & Go
According to Stark, these roasted chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber.
Although most KIND bars are not vegan, these specific ones are made from whole grains including oats, millet, buckwheat, amaranth, and quinoa.
Daily Harvest Lemon Coconut Energy Bites
These bites are made from organic coconut and dates, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, and galangal — and a great source of iron, energizing fats, fiber, and potassium.
Vegan Rob's Puff Brussel Sprout
You haven't tried Brussel sprouts like these before. These puffs are made by a brand that's specifically targets vegans, along with those who are plant-based, Kosher, and gluten-free.
These protein bars are extra filling with 11 grams of protein per bar. They also give you a boost of energy when the midday slump is preventing you from concentrating at work.
These protein snack bars contain 10 grams of protein from brown rice, pea protein, and hemp seeds, making them a very satisfying and filling snack.
Bada Bean Bada Boom Crunchy Broad Beans
These crunchy broad beans are a great source of fiber and protein, and they can even replace your go-to salad croutons.
These crisps are made from real North American-grown mushrooms, making them rich in vitamins D and B, and iron.
Rhythm Superfoods Carrot Sticks
Even though the word "superfood" is often thrown around by food companies, these carrot sticks are considered superfoods as they are dried to keep their all of their nutritional value.
This roasted corn snack is not only vegan, but it's also non-GMO and gluten-free with 3 grams of protein.
Seapoint Farms Sea Salt Dry Roasted Edamame
These edamame snacks are very high in protein. You can either snacks on them or add them to your meals to add some crunchiness.
With zero sugar added, this coconut jerky snack is 100% vegan and plant-based.
Similar to edamame, you can add these Lupini beans to any of your meals or snack on them when that afternoon hunger strikes. They come in a variety of flavors, such as garlic and rosemary, and balsamic and oregano.
Sophia is currently an assistant editor at Womans Day.com with experience in writing everything from fashion and beauty to health, fitness, and wellness.
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