If you’ve listened to our podcast, you know that Larissa and I have VERY different tastes! She tends to be more of a “sweet tooth” while I lean more toward the savory.
So when we’re craving a snack we like to have a variety of vegan snacks on hand to accommodate our preferences.
Whether you’re a sweet tooth like Larissa or you love the savory like me, this massive list of vegan snacks has something for everyone. From homemade granola bars and energy balls to store-bought faves like Vegan Rob’s chips and Pig-Free Pork Rinds, we’ve rounded up 100+ plant-based snacks that’ll keep your pantry stocked and your cravings satisfied.
Many of these snack recipes can be made in minutes, while the packaged goodies are perfect for busy days or road trips. We’ve even included allergy-friendly options, festive holiday ideas, and snack tips for college students and anyone trying to avoid yo-yo dieting or refined sugar.
Let’s snack smart—and delicious!
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Homemade Vegan Snack Ideas
These homemade vegan snacks are quick to prep, full of flavor, and easy to customize based on your taste preferences or dietary needs. Many of them use pantry staples, can be made with a food processor, and offer plenty of
1. No-Bake Chocolate Almond Energy Balls
Packed with almond butter, oats, and cacao powder, these energy balls are perfect for a mid-morning pick-me-up.
Recipe → Apples for CJ.
2. Classic Chia Pudding
Mix chia seeds with non-dairy milk and a touch of maple syrup for a creamy, make-ahead snack with Omega-3s and fiber.
Recipe→ Eating Bird Food
3. Zucchini Muffins
Moist and slightly sweet, these zucchini muffins sneak in veggies without tasting “healthy”—great for kids and adults alike.
Recipe→ Loving it Vegan
4. DIY Granola Bars
Use oats, dates, almond butter, and your favorite
Recipe → Minimalist Baker
5. Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy, sweet, and full of protein. Try different spice blends like Korean Barbecue flavor for savory varieties.
Recipe → Vegetarian Zen
6. Vegan Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
Use a soft vegan cheese or cashew spread for these colorful, poppable bites.
Recipe → The Carrot Underground
7. Vegan Oatmeal Muffins
Hearty, lightly sweet, and freezer-friendly, these muffins are made with whole oats and applesauce for a satisfying, wholesome snack.
Recipe → Vegetarian Zen
8. Homemade Black Bean Dip
Blend canned beans, lime juice, garlic, and a dash of cumin. Serve with veggies or homemade crackers.
Recipe → Very Veganish
9. Curried Cashew Dip
Warm spices + creamy cashews = a spread you’ll want to put on everything.
Recipe → Letty’s Kitchen
10. Chili-Lime Tortilla Chips
Zesty, crunchy, and super easy to make, these baked tortilla chips are a flavorful upgrade from store-bought snacks. They’re perfect with dip or on their own.
Recipe → Vegetarian Zen
11. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
One of Larissa’s favorites! Air fry or bake these spicy, crispy bites and dip them in vegan ranch. They’ll be a hit at your next party.
Recipe→ Rainbow Plant Life
12. Peanut Butter Power Cookies
Loaded with oats, peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chips—these are breakfast-approved.
Recipe → Up Beet Kitchen
13. Vegan Cheddar Popcorn
Toss popcorn with nutritional yeast seasoning (nooch!) for a movie night classic.
Recipe → Vancouver with Love
14. DIY Trail Mix (Rudolph’s Edition)
Mix dried cranberries, pretzels, chocolate chips, and your favorite
15. Marinated Tofu Cubes
Press tofu, cube it, and marinate with tamari, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Great cold or warm. Check out our tutorial.
16. Vegan Nacho Cheese
This creamy, dreamy vegan nacho cheese from School Night Vegan brings bold flavor with no dairy—perfect for dipping chips or drizzling over veggies.
Recipe →School Night Vegan
17. Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
A twist on classic hummus with roasted sweet potato and cayenne. Creamy + slightly sweet, with as little or as much heat as you like.
Recipe → Cookie and Kate
18. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy, garlicky, and surprisingly protein-rich thanks to cashews.
Recipe → Nora Cooks
19. Homemade Vegan Crackers
Make with ground flax, almond flour, and herbs. Crunchy, gluten-free, and satisfying.
Recipe → Simple Veganista
20. Sweet Potato Balls
Mashed cooked sweet potato + pumpkin pie spice + pecans. These no-bake treats are toddler-friendly, too.
Recipe → The Healthy Family & Home
21. Stuffed Dates with Vegan Cream Cheese
Satisfy a sweet craving with this quick, creamy snack.
Recipe → Plant Test Kitchen
22. Panisse (Chickpea Fries)
Savory chickpea flour fries—crispy outside, creamy inside. Pan-fry or bake for best texture.
Recipe → The Kitchn
23. Courgette Pakoras (Zucchini Fritters)
Spiced chickpea flour fritters made with shredded zucchini. Perfect with chutney or sriracha.
Recipe → BBC Good Food
24. Overnight Oats with Plant-Based Protein
Soak oats in calcium-fortified plant milk, and add chia seeds and vanilla protein powder.
Recipe → The Full Helping
25. Vickie’s Spicy Guacamole
Ready to make in just minutes. Perfect for a light afternoon snack or for watching the game.
Recipe → Vegetarian Zen
Branded Vegan Snacks We Love
Sometimes you just need something individually wrapped, quick to grab, or easy to toss in your bag when you’re on the go. These vegan products are great pantry staples, and most are available from retailers like Vegan Essentials, Thrive Market, or Amazon (we’ll link where we can!).
26. Vegan Rob’s Chips
From Dragon Puffs to Cauliflower Puffs, Vegan Rob’s chips are crunchy, bold, and totally plant-based.
27. Pig-Free Pork Rinds by Outstanding Foods (PigOut)
These crispy pork-less pork rinds snacks bring a ton of flavor without a trace of animal products.
28. Go Max Go Candy Bars (Twilight, Mahalo & More)
Vegan versions of your childhood faves—Twilight is like a vegan Milky Way, Mahalo is reminiscent of Almond Joy. Check out this variety pack now.
29. Louisville Vegan Jerky
If you’re into jerky, this brand nails the smoky, chewy texture with flavors like Buffalo Hot Wing and Maple Bacon.
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30. Yum Earth Fruit Snacks
These vegan fruit snacks from Yum Earth are fruity, chewy, and affordable. Great for lunchboxes or sweet cravings.
31. Vegan Cheese Puffs by Hippeas
These vegan cheese puffs are crunchy, cheesy, and made from chickpeas—yes, please. They also have Chickpea Puffs in sriracha and white cheddar.
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32. Oreo Cookies
Yep, they’re accidentally vegan! Classic, thin, or double-stuffed Oreos—still dunkable in your non-dairy milk of choice. And available in convenient grab-and-go snack packs.
33. Nugo Dark Chocolate Vegan Snack Bars
These snack bars are gluten-free, high in
34. Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars
This vegan chocolate treat tastes like a Mounds bar, but better, because it doesn’t contain corn syrup or dairy.
35. Rhythm Superfoods Kool Ranch Kale Chips
A crispy, ranch-flavored treat that feels indulgent but is made with whole food ingredients.
36. Vegan White Chocolate Bark by No Whey!
Melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate layered with crushed candy cane or dried berries.
37. That’s It. Fruit Bars
Made from just fruit—literally. No added sugar or weird stuff. A perfect, ethically sourced, allergen-friendly snack.
38. Bobo’s Oat Bites (Vegan and GF)
Soft-baked, cozy oatmeal snacks. Try the chocolate chip or banana flavor!
39. Biena Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy, savory chickpea snacks that are a good source of protein and fiber.
40. Bob’s Red Mill Single-Serve Oatmeal
Microwaveable oatmeal cups in several flavors, including classic, apple and cinnamon, blueberry and hazelnut, and brown sugar and maple.
41. Vegan Cuts Snack Box
A vegan snacks variety pack delivered monthly with a mix of sweet and savory surprises.
42. Partake Cookies (Allergen-Free)
These cookies are nut-free, gluten-free, and totally school-safe. Loved by families with multiple food allergies.
43. MadeGood Granola Minis
Individually wrapped granola bites that are school-safe and packed with veggies you can’t even taste.
44. Hummus Snack Packs by Sabra
Pair Sabra hummus with pretzels or carrots—easy protein-rich snacks for on-the-go.
45. Hippeas Chickpea Tortilla Chips
Crispy, cheesy vegan tortilla chips that are perfect with plant-based queso.
46. Aloha Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars
Protein bars that are organic, gluten-free, and free from artificial sweeteners—great for long days at work or after workouts.
47. Vegan Snack Boxes from Good Vibes Snacks
Curated vegan snack assortments from popular brands.
48. Enjoy Life Chocolate Minis
Allergen-free, individually wrapped candy, great for Halloween swaps.
49. Larabar Minis (Vegan Flavors)
Sweet, chewy bars made with just a few whole ingredients.
50. Quinn Plant-Based Pretzel Nuggets
Crunchy little bites with fun fillings like peanut butter or chocolate—100% animal-free treats.
Snack Packs, Boxes, and Individually Wrapped Options
These snacks are perfect for college students, busy parents, road trippers, or anyone who appreciates portion control and grab-and-go convenience.
51. Vegan Snacks Variety Pack by Bunny James
Includes chips, bars, cookies, and more—all vegan and individually wrapped. A great variety box for gifting or travel.
52. House of Macadamias Snack Packs
These individually wrapped, nutrient-dense macadamia snacks are loaded with healthy fats and a satisfying crunch—plus, they’re ethically sourced.
Grab them here and get a special offer just for our Vegetarian Zen community→ House of Macadamias
53. Thrive Market Snack Packs
Easily shop the Thrive Market website for a variety of snack pack options: gluten-free, high-protein, or kid-friendly.
54. Hummus & Pretzel Dippers (Sabra Snackers)
Single-serve hummus cups with crunchy pretzels—great
55. Purely elizabeth Single-Serve Superfood Oatmeal Cups
Delicious superfood oatmeal in a variety of flavors.
56. PBfit Protein Bars
Rich in
57. MadeGood Soft Baked Bars
Nut-free vegan snack bars with hidden veggies. Kids love the chocolate chip flavor!
58. Hippeas Sriracha Sunshine Puffs (Snack Size Bags)
These cheesy stuffed snacks are spicy, crunchy, and individually portioned for smart snacking.
59. MadeGood Mini Cookies
Soft cookies that are gluten-free and free from 9 common allergens.
60. Vegan Essentials Snack Selection
Browse the curated snack collections on the Vegan Essentials website to find your favorite snacks and sweets.
61. GoMacro Mini Bars
High-protein, low-sugar, low-calorie protein bars with simple ingredients.
62. Snacklins (Plant-Based Cracklins)
Light and crispy, these puffed snacks are a fun take on pork rinds—totally plant-based, of course.
63. Rule Breaker Bites
Fudge brownies made with chickpeas? Yep. These plant-based snacks are moist, sweet, and portioned just right.
64. Daily Harvest Bites
Frozen snack bites made with organic ingredients. No defrosting needed.
65. YumEarth Vegan Gummies
Fruity, sweet gummies made from ethically sourced ingredients. Great for folks with food allergies, too.
66. Primal Spirit Vegan Jerky
Vegan jerky made with soy protein, vital wheat gluten, or shiitake mushrooms (depending on variety) for a chewy, meaty texture minus the meat.
67. Bada Bean Bada Boom Crunchy Broad Beans
Protein-packed, savory, these dried, roasted fava beans are available in fun flavors like Zesty Ranch.
68. Spudsy Sweet Potato Puffs (Single Serve)
Air-puffed snacks made from sweet potatoes. Great for yo-yo dieting recovery—satisfying but smart.
69. Orgain Protein Snack Bars
Simple, filling snack bars packed with
70. Sweets from the Earth Cookie Packs
Chewy, decadent cookies that are safe for most allergies. A solid sweet treat.
71. Smart Sweets (Vegan Versions)
Low-sugar gummy candy that satisfies your sweet tooth without the sugar crash.
72. Barnana Plantain Chips
Sweet and salty plantain chips—these satisfy all the cravings in one crunchy bite.
73. Lenny & Larry’s The Complete Cookie (Mini Packs)
Not all flavors of these cookies are vegan, but several are! Check labels for vegan diet approval.
74. Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars (Vegan)
These fig bars are soft, fruity, and fiber-rich. Perfect for breakfast or after-work snacking.
75. Unreal Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan Version)
Your favorite peanut butter + chocolate combo, now animal-free and lower in sugar.
Seasonal and Festive Vegan Snack Ideas
These vegan snacks bring a little seasonal flair to the table. Whether you’re cozying up in winter or packing for a summer picnic, there’s something here to make snacking feel special.
76. Rudolph’s Trail Mix (Homemade)
Holiday-perfect with dried cranberries, pistachios, vegan white chocolate chips, and pretzels. Add a pinch of cinnamon for festive flair.
77. DIY Vegan Gingerbread House Kit
Use vegan marshmallows, vegan candies, graham crackers, and vegan royal icing for a fun, edible holiday craft.
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78. Vegan White Chocolate Bark with Dark Chocolate Shavings
Melt vegan white chocolate and swirl in dark chocolate shavings, then top with crushed peppermint or
79. Watermelon Popsicles
Blend watermelon with lime juice, pour into molds, and freeze. Perfect for summer snacking with no refined sugar.
80. Apple Slices with Cinnamon Almond Butter
Sliced organic apples pair perfectly with creamy cinnamon almond butter. Add chia seeds or flax for extra nutrition.
81. Halloween Snack Cups
Filled little paper cups with mini Oreo cookies, vegan Halloween gummies, and popcorn for a spooky movie treat.
82. Festive Roasted Chickpeas
Try a holiday spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, maple glaze) for a sweet twist on this classic snack. You can customize our Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas recipe to suit your tastes.
83. DIY Vegan S’mores Packs
Individually bag vegan marshmallows, dark chocolate squares, and graham crackers so they’ll be handy for camping or cozy nights in.
84. Vegan Chocolate-Covered Strawberries with Festive Sprinkles
Dip strawberries in melted dairy-free chocolate, roll in sprinkles, and chill. Great for Valentine’s Day or birthdays.
85. Cheesy Vegan Christmas Popcorn Mix
Use air-popped corn, nutritional yeast, a little olive oil, and toss in some dried cranberries.
Quick and Savory Bites (Plus a Smart Snacking Tip)
This last batch includes quick-prep savory snacks that will keep you satisfied between meals.
86. Air-Fried Veggie Chips
Slice carrots, zucchini, or beets thin and toss with olive oil and sea salt. The air fryer makes them extra crispy.
87. Vegan Pepperoni Pizza Bites
Use mini pita rounds, marinara, vegan cheese, and chopped vegan pepperoni for quick mini pizzas.
88. Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
Fill baby bellas with cashew cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs. Bake until bubbly.
89. Savory Roasted Edamame
Toss frozen edamame with garlic powder and sea salt. Roast until crisp for a protein-packed bite.
90. Vegan Queso with Tortilla Chips
Blend soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, salsa, and spices for a creamy, dippable plant-based queso.
91. Veggie Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Marinate bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini in balsamic vinegar before grilling or roasting.
92. Mini Tofu Satay Sticks
Skewer cubes of marinated tofu and dip in peanut sauce. Serve cold or warm.
93. Roasted Seaweed Snack Packs
Crispy, salty, and rich in minerals—great for portion control and crunchy cravings.
94. Spicy Cauliflower Bites
Toss cauliflower florets with buffalo sauce and bake. Add to snack wraps or eat straight from the tray.
95. DIY Stuffed Mini Tacos
Fill lettuce cups or tiny corn tortillas with beans, salsa, and avocado for a taco snack fix.
96. Balsamic Chickpea Salad Cups
Spoon balsamic chickpea salad into endive leaves for a crisp, no-fork-needed snack.
97. Quick Cucumber Hummus Boats
Slice cucumbers lengthwise and top with your favorite hummus plus paprika and your favorite seeds.
98. Avocado Rice Cakes
Top plain rice cakes with mashed avocado, lime juice, and hemp seeds. Optional: add crushed red pepper for kick.
99. Mini Sweet Potato Toasts
Roast thin sweet potato slices and top with almond butter, banana, and cinnamon.
100. Use the Good Food App to Track Favorite Snacks
This free app helps you explore new snack ideas and keep track of calorie snacks, product availability, and serving sizes that work for you.
Whew! That’s quite a list—but hopefully you found a few new favorites (or 10!) to add to your snack stash. Whether you’re prepping vegan snacks at home with a food processor or grabbing a few branded products to toss in your bag, the key is to keep things fun, nourishing, and true to your lifestyle.
And remember, your snacks don’t need to be perfect—they just need to work for you. From protein-rich bites to festive treats to plant-based snacks that are quick and convenient, there are so many ways to enjoy snacking on a vegan diet without sacrificing flavor or convenience.
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