Sometimes, all you need is a snack, whether you’re trying to push through the afternoon workday slump or trying to keep your energy up on a busy weekend. Luckily, there are plenty of vegan snack ideas and recipes that are easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
Below, we give you five vegan recipes to make in advance as well as six grab-and-go options for those busier days.
You might often find yourself short on time. But when you still want some tasty recipes that’ll fit your lifestyle, there’s an easy solution: Make them ahead of time!
Food prep is a great way to make sure you’ll always have a convenient snack available to grab and eat when you’re hungry later on. Here’s a handful of tasty ideas to try!
Sometimes, you just need an ice-cold sweet treat. And when that craving hits, you’ll be glad to have banana blueberry coconut cream popsicles.
This vegan recipe calls for only three ingredients: blueberries, bananas and Pacific Foods Organic Coconut Unsweetened Original Beverage. Yep, that’s it. It’s a breeze to make and a joy to eat.
View the full recipe: Banana Blueberry Coconut Cream Popsicles
Who doesn’t love a decadent dessert bar? Made from almond butter, Medjool dates, delicious dairy-free chocolate and Pacific Foods Organic Coconut Unsweetened Vanilla Plant-Based Beverage, these bars will melt in your mouth.
View the full recipe: Dairy-Free Coconut Caramel Chocolate Bars
Maybe your day doesn’t feel right without a trip to the gym or a workout at home. All that exercise means you need some fuel to keep you going. This is where protein shakes come in handy!
This recipe uses tasty, filling ingredients like bananas, almond butter, oats, chia seeds and Pacific Foods Hemp Original Unsweetened Plant-Based Beverage. You can make a large batch of it to pour into your travel mug to drink after each workout.
View the full recipe: Chocolate Protein Shake
Pastry tarts are popular because you can grab them and eat them on the go. They’re perfect for travel with minimal mess, plus they just taste good. This recipe features the fresh flavor of strawberries with a creamy homemade glaze you have to taste to believe.
View the full recipe: Gluten-Free Strawberry Pastry Tarts
Still craving something from the freezer section? Missing the days when you’d get a special treat from the ice cream truck? Dairy-free orange cream bars deliver that smile-inspiring taste of nostalgia.
This delightful recipe includes vanilla plant-based yogurt, frozen mango chunks, chunks of peeled oranges and Pacific Foods Hemp Vanilla Plant-Based Beverage. It’s satisfying for a sweet tooth and also refreshing on a muggy day.
View the full recipe: Dairy-Free Orange Cream Bars
Sometimes, you may not have the time it takes to prepare vegan snacks in advance. Luckily, there are plenty of vegan snack ideas you can throw together on the fly without having to cook or bake.
Hummus is mild, savory and creamy, the perfect complement to carrots, broccoli, peppers and any other veggie you can think of. You can buy pre-made hummus and veggie snack packs or get the items in bulk and throw the snack together yourself.
Popcorn is a snacking staple. It’s the classic movie-viewing munchy that pretty much everyone loves. It’s salty, fluffy and hits the spot without making you feel stuffed.
Keep in mind that many types of prepared popcorn are made using butter. Read the labels carefully to make sure the products use oil instead of butter or plan to make your own popcorn at home.
Some days just require a more filling snack. Trail mix is perfect as it can include a wide range of ingredients, from nuts and seeds to sweet dried fruit. Plus, it can be customized to fit your unique tastes and made in bulk!
Here are some of our favorite, vegan-friendly trail mix ingredients:
When you want a wholesome snack that tastes good but still has valuable nutrients, soy yogurt is your solution. Plus, there are many options out there, from fruit-flavored yogurt to yogurt with mix-ins like vegan graham cracker crumbs.
Snacking isn’t always about strong flavors. Sometimes you just want something to hold you over until your next meal. Nuts are an earthy food option that’s up to the task. Some of our favorite nuts include almonds, pistachios, cashews, walnuts and pecans.
Dried fruits, such as strawberries, cherries and mangoes give you a sugary flavor that’s reminiscent of gummies but without the extra junk. And fresh fruit always makes a delicious and nutritious treat.
The vegan lifestyle is important to you, and it shouldn’t have to be a struggle. Pacific Foods has the perfect ingredients for making tasty and simple snacks and meals. Shop our products today for delicious and wholesome vegan pantry staples.