Going vegan is a big decision – and more of us are making it than ever, with over 5% of the UK now vegan. The tricky part isn’t just planning meals; it’s finding snacks through the day that are balanced, satisfying and genuinely good for you.
Whether you’ve gone vegan for your health or for the planet, there’s now a huge range of vegan-friendly food in supermarkets and online. If you’re building your own vegan snack box and aren’t sure where to start, here are seven tasty, healthy vegan snacks to keep you on track.
Lotus seeds aren’t a typical UK snack, but they’re hugely popular across Asia for good reason: they’re full of protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and they’re naturally gluten-free, which makes them a favourite for coeliacs. Enjoy them as raw seeds or crunchy baked pops.
We love them so much they’re a regular in our vegan snack box – October’s box featured Just Nosh Coconut & Cacao Lotus Pops, which pair lotus seeds with coconut milk and cacao for a sweet treat that’s as good for you as it is moreish.
As well as being delicious, dates support gut health, bone health and steadier blood sugar. Their gooey, caramel-like texture makes them a natural base for vegan sweet treats, which is why they turn up across our boxes – the 100% energy bar in our November box uses dates with cashew and almond, and the Dejunked cookie bites in our September box pack in hazelnut and dates.
Dried fruit is perfect for snacking on the go – no prep, and it keeps happily in your box for whenever you need it. Grab a pre-made bag or decant some into a pot to carry with you.
Like fresh fruit, it’s full of vitamins, and the drying process concentrates nutrients like potassium, folate and magnesium – a far better shout than sweets. Look out for Freddie’s Farm fruit shapes in our November box, made in the UK from 100% natural, British farm-grown ingredients.
If you’re new to veganism, chickpeas probably aren’t top of your snacking list – but they should be, and they’re far more than hummus. From the same family as kidney beans and peanuts, they’re rich in protein and bring plenty of benefits: better digestion, steadier blood sugar, lower cholesterol, stronger bones and a mood boost.
They take a little prep from scratch, which is why we love including ready-to-eat versions: Cheeky P’s Chilli and Lime Roasted Chickpeas featured in our October box, and Black Pepper Puffed Chickpea Snacks in our August box.
Yes, chocolate. There are more vegan chocolate brands than ever, and many come with real benefits – the higher cocoa content in dark chocolate makes it a great source of antioxidants. We love slipping healthy vegan chocolate into our boxes, like Raw Ecstasy’s Raw Chocolate Crack’l (made with raw cacao powder) in our most recent box, and Superfoodio’s PB & J Peanut Butter Chocolate in our July box.
Granola is a breakfast staple that doubles brilliantly as a snack. Make your own with oven-baked oats, nuts and seeds, or reach for one of our boxes – we featured Good Life Naturals’ premium granola in October’s box, made with clean, simple ingredients and gluten-free oats.
Nuts are a brilliant, versatile vegan snack – eat them straight from the bag or spoon. We love the Gourmecca Kitchen Savoureux Snack Mix (almond and cashew) from our August box, and Nutcessity’s Caramel Cashew Butter, which starred in our May box.
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