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    Home » Vegan cooking resources

    10 easy & satisfying vegan snack ideas

    Updated: Apr 18, 2025 · Published: Jan 5, 2020 by Cadry's Kitchen · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 6 Comments

    Text overlay: 10 easy vegan snack ideas. Grocery store refrigerator case.

    10 easy vegan snack ideas that will keep you full until mealtime. This list of nibbles includes many things that are likely already in your refrigerator.

    Grocery store display with plant-based protein options. Vegan snack ideas.

    When hunger strikes, it’s nice to have some staple items on hand for quick, convenient, and satiating vegan snacks.

    Here are 10 vegan snack ideas that will satisfy until lunch or dinner.

    In this post:

    Jump to:
    • Banana with peanuts
    • Popcorn
    • Chips & salsa
    • Hummus & veggies
    • Non-dairy cheese and crackers
    • Vegetable potstickers
    • Roasted chickpeas
    • Baked tofu
    • Toast
    • Tortilla pinwheels

    Banana with peanuts

    Banana with bowl of peanuts on plate.

    Bananas and peanuts are a terrific match. Have a few peanuts with every bite of banana for a sweet and salty snack that includes a satisfying crunch.

    I especially like this as a pre or post workout snack.

    Popcorn

    Popcorn in tall pot on stove.

    Who can resist the smell of freshly popped corn?

    I make mine on the stove with a little bit of oil. But an air popper is an easy way to go, especially if there are kids in the house making their own snacks.

    Top the popcorn with some melted vegan butter, nutritional yeast flakes, and a pinch of salt. Or add a few splashes of hot sauce.

    (What is nutritional yeast? <– Find out here.)

    For a lighter take, try popcorn with a squeeze of lime juice and pinch of salt.

    Or lean into the indulgence with peanut butter & chocolate popcorn.

    Chips & salsa

    Tortilla chip being dunked into roasted tomato salsa by lime wedges.

    Chips and salsa are not only an excellent addition to your taco night. They also make a tasty snack in their own right!

    Pull out some tortilla chips, pour your preferred salsa, and it’s go time.

    Jarred salsa is easy to have on hand in the snack cabinet for hunger emergencies. But of course, it’s not hard to make your own homemade salsa with tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Or use tomatillos for salsa verde!

    For something on the sweeter side, try pineapple salsa or peach & black bean salsa.

    Hummus & veggies

    Tortilla chip being dipped into hummus.

    Protein-packed hummus is a terrific snack to have around, because it is filling and delicious.

    Hummus is also a good multipurpose dish, because in addition to snacking, it can also be used on crostini, in a double hummus wrap, or on a vegan bagel sandwich.

    You can pick up a tub of hummus at the store. Or make your own!

    Here are some of my favorite hummus recipes:

    • Easy hummus recipe
    • Pizza-style sun-dried tomato hummus
    • Kalamata olive hummus
    • Buffalo hummus
    • Dill pickle hummus

    Scoop the hummus with sliced vegetables or homemade pita chips.

    Complete your snack with a couple of stuffed grape leaves. Buy them locally or in cans, where they can linger in the cupboard until hunger strikes.

    Non-dairy cheese and crackers

    Overhead vegan charcuterie board.

    When I went vegan, I assumed my cheese and cracker days were behind me. But now there are so many tasty vegan cheeses around, options are endless.

    I especially like vegan feta cheese on crackers with grilled artichoke hearts. Or get a little spicy with jalapeño cashew cheese.

    Of course, you can also find loads of store-bought vegan cheese options too!

    Vegetable potstickers

    Potstickers on plate with dumpling dip in background.

    There’s a reason that Thai vegetable gyoza have a permanent spot on my Trader Joe’s grocery list. They are always a crowdpleaser.

    I like to keep a bag on hand in the freezer for a tasty side dish with a stir-fry or vegan potsticker soup.

    But they’re also a wonderful snack in their own right with gyoza dipping sauce or Chinese hot mustard for dipping.

    My favorite way to prepare them is in a skillet on the stove. (Follow package directions.) Or you can make them in the air fryer.

    Give them a light spray of oil. Then air fry them at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, stopping once or twice to shake the basket.

    Roasted chickpeas

    Roasted chickpeas in skillet.

    Roasted chickpeas are a protein-packed alternative to potato chips.

    Make roasted chickpeas in the oven or fried chickpeas in the air fryer. Season them with your choice of salt, nutritional yeast flakes, and/or onion powder.

    I like my roasted chickpeas crisp on the outside but still creamy on the inside. If you prefer yours to be completely crunchy, cook them a little longer.

    In addition to making a satisfying snack, roasted chickpeas also work beautifully as a topping for salads.

    Baked tofu

    Baked lemon rosemary tofu slabs on platter by rosemary and lemon slices.

    For tofu phobes, the idea of snacking on tofu may seem very strange. However, most people don’t balk at the idea of having cold chicken, and it’s a similar concept.

    Baked tofu is a satiating, high protein snack that can be eaten by the slab.

    You can bake your own tofu – like my easy baked tofu recipe with lemon and rosemary. Or you can buy it in slabs in a variety of flavors.

    Toast

    Peanut butter toast on plate with grapefruit slices by napkin & cup of coffee.

    When your stomach starts grumbling at midnight, toast is an easy late night snack that holds hunger at bay until morning.

    Put a slice or two of wheat bread into the toaster. Then finish it with non-dairy butter, avocado, peanut butter, cashew butter, or pistachio butter.

    Want something even more satiating?

    Add a few slices of baked tofu on top of your vegan avocado toast. Or smash banana onto nut butter toast.

    Tortilla pinwheels

    Tortilla pinwheels on plate.

    Tortilla pinwheels are a good thing to make ahead of time.

    Not only are they perfect for a packed lunch, it’s also handy to grab a slice or two when the stomach starts growling.

    I fill my tortilla roll-ups with buffalo hummus, vegan blue cheese, romaine, and shredded carrots.

    But get creative!

    Slather tortillas with your favorite spread – like cashew cheese, vegan cream cheese, or nut butter.

    Then add slices of your favorite vegetables or fruit, and roll them up.

    Finally, cut the tortillas into sushi-style slices.

    Content updated June 19, 2024. Originally posted April 18, 2011.

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    1. Cap'n Dave

      January 06, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      Toasted onion bagels from TJ’s along with their vegan cream cheese, jazzed up a bit with garlic powder and maybe a touch of cayenne not only makes for a good breakfast side, but a late-night snack that isn’t too heavy. Otherwise, I just go with the toast idea you mentioned – either from bread that I’ve baked myself, or (since I don’t have a starter yet), sourdough. Slather on some Miyoko’s butter and just enjoy. If I’m craving something sweet? Sourdough cinnamon toast is awesome!

      As for popcorn? I’m a stovetop type as well. I’ll often toss seasonings into the oil, add a little Miyoko’s butter to the oil as well for a nice, smooth taste – snack heaven! (I’ve even been known to just eat this as a meal!) Seasonings I’ve added? Garlic powder, black pepper, lemon pepper, onion powder, cayenne powder, parsley flakes (that one after it’s popped or it’ll burn), Italian seasoning, rosemary, smoked paprika, there are so many various combinations! Some Go-Veggie Parmesan sprinkled over the top of an Italian seasoning one with a touch of extra garlic and oregano is awesome – you don’t even need salt as the seasonings are enough! Hmm…might have to try this with roasted chickpeas as well! That’d be awesome! I’ve had Buffalo before, as well as just plain salted – even had BBQ flavored once (I think I found that one at Berkeley Bowl).

      Definitely gonna stock up on things to toss together, some good storage jars/bags/bowls, and get my snackages on! (I’m getting tired of just the occasional bag of potato chips. Ugh…boring…)

      Speaking of chips…have you made your own? I’ve done russet, sweet potato, carrot chips, and thought about doing beet but forgot about it and then the beets, sitting unloved, untouched, all alone in the back of the refrigerator turned evil on me.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 07, 2020 at 9:32 am

        It sounds like you’re a snacking pro, Cap’n Dave!

        Reply
    2. Mary Dmyterko

      January 06, 2020 at 7:48 am

      No, I’ll have to check that out. We have tried numerous Kite Hill products; their ravioli choices are delicious.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 07, 2020 at 9:31 am

        I agree! Their ravioli is very tasty.

        Reply
    3. Mary Dmyterko

      January 06, 2020 at 7:32 am

      Air-popped popcorn is a go to snack for me. I grate Daiya jalapeño cheese over it for an extra punch.
      Good Karma offers two really tasty dips, a Ranch and a French onion, good with crudité.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 06, 2020 at 7:41 am

        Sounds great, Mary! I’ve never tried grated cheese over popcorn before. I bet the jalapeno flavor adds a nice kick of spice!

        Have you tried the French onion dip from Kite Hill? It’s hard to find in our area, but my husband is really into it. I also like the vegan ranch dip from Trader Joe’s, but the coconut flavor is off-putting to some.

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