From vegnews.com
From dairy-free cheese dip to plant-based gummies, these vegan snacks will give you a reason to venture away from the hot bar
We often find ourselves in awe of all the new vegan products and overflowing piles of vegan food at Whole Foods’ hot bar, but today, we’re bringing it back to basics: snacks.
Get your hands on these 15 goodies, scatter a few throughout your bag, desk drawer, or glove compartment, and when the munchies hit, you’ll be ahead of the game.
Savorly
1Savorly Puff Pastry Dogs
Pigs in a blanket are an easy, delicious party food or appetizer to put together when hosting a group of friends. And sure, making them doesn’t take much labour, but when you’re juggling hosting duties and food prep, the last thing you need is another task. These ready-to-bake, puff pastry-wrapped dogs from Savorly are perfectly flaky, meaty, and bake in just 15 minutes—no prep required.
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House Party
2House Party Cheesy Dip
This flavour-laden dip from House Party is about to become your new go-to movie night snack (with plenty of chips, of course). It’s spicy, cheesy, and totally vegan. In fact, it’s made with a number of natural ingredients, including carrots, potatoes, and tomato paste.
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Wholly Veggie!
3Wholly Veggie! Mozzarella Style Sticks
If your local, vegan-friendly pizzeria doesn’t have plant-based mozzarella sticks on its menu, run to your nearest Whole Foods. These cheesy snacks are coated in a cauliflower-panko bread crumb coating before they’re fried to golden perfection. Warm up some marinara sauce (included in every box) and get dipping.
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Daiya
4Daiya Mozzarella Sticks
If fried cheese sticks aren’t your usual go-to, these dairy-free mozzarella cheese sticks from Daiya are the perfect alternative. Toss a few in your bag for a fuss-free snack on a busy day. They also make great additions to any kid’s lunchbox.
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Amy’s Kitchen
5Amy’s Kitchen Vegan Cheese Pizza Snacks
While the traditional 90s version of pizza rolls consistently burned the roof of our mouths with their molten-hot explosion of marina and mozzarella, we still look back fondly on those after-school snacks. Amy’s Kitchen has veganized these childhood memories, and just like the originals, you can count on them to scorch your taste buds.
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Smart Sweets
6Smart Sweets Peach Rings
These low-sugar, low-calorie, stevia-sweetened vegan gummies are delicious. They satisfy our need to munch and provide a boost of fibre at the same time. What’s not to love?
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Babybel
7Babybel Plant-Based Cheese Snacks
If Babybel brings up nostalgic childhood memories for you, then we’re pleased to say that Whole Foods is now stocking the vegan version of this classic kid’s snack. It’s just as satisfying as the original, just without the dairy.
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Bel Group
8Laughing Cow Plant-Based
If you were more of a Laughing Cow kid growing up, don’t fret, this cult-favourite brand also has vegan options. Look for these garlic and herb, dairy-free cheese wedges on your next trip to Whole Foods. Pair with your favourite crackers or go all out and make the ultimate vegan charcuterie board.
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Every Body Eat
9Every Body Eat Cheese-Less Snack Thins
These allergen-free snack thins are packed with so much cheesy flavour, you won’t believe they’re dairy-free. Instead, they’re made with a blend of potato starch and brown rice and are flavoured with ingredients like paprika, nutritional yeast, and garlic. Be warned, these are hard to put down.
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Impossible Foods
10Impossible Foods Chicken Nuggets
For the times when you’re not hungry for a full meal, but need more than just a snack, pop a few Impossible nuggets into the air fryer. Dunk them into your favourite dipping sauces, and your hunger is soon to be satiated.
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Hippeas
11Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs
Give chickpeas a chance! These crunchy, bite-sized puffs made from chickpea flour give us flashbacks to junky childhood cheesy puffs but with three grams of fibre and four grams of protein per one-ounce serving. We’re definitely stocking up on this indulgent, nostalgic treat.
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LesserEvil
12LesserEvil Organic Popcorn
It’s buttery kettle corn, but vegan! Two cups weigh in at a light 80 calories, so settle in for a long Netflix-and-chill session with a large bowl of this tasty organic popcorn nestled in your lap.
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Biena
13Biena Chickpea Snacks
Those looking for a nut-free or lighter snacking option should dip their hand into a bowl of these crunchy, whole-food chickpea snacks. These roasted bites are the perfect go-to for the health-minded snacker, as they’re packed with protein and fibre.
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Siete
14Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips, Lime
Plain tortilla chips are merely vessels for salsa, but these paleo-friendly, gluten-free, lime-flavored chips are crave-worthy on their own. Grab a bag for your next game-day get-together and be the party MVP.
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Monterey Farms
15Monterey Farms Artichoke Hearts
If you’re craving a snack and fancy something natural and minimally processed, check out these tasty artichoke hearts from Monterey Farms. Lightly dipped in fresh garlic and lemon, they’re delicious straight out of the bag with your go-to dip.
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