You don’t have to be vegan to eat vegan food. In fact, it’s great to try healthy snacks once in a while, especially if your diet consists mostly of meat and fast food. You’ll be amazed at how delicious and satisfying healthy foods can be, and if they don’t make you completely change your lifestyle, they will help you make more nutritious choices in your diet.
Try these 4 amazing vegan snack recipes:
Quick Apple Cinnamon Chips
What do you need:
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2 red apples, thinly sliced
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2 teaspoons of sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
In a bowl, sprinkle apple slices with sugar and cinnamon, stirring to evenly coat the fruit. Arrange the apples on a baking sheet so they do not overlap. Bake in a preheated oven (200F) until dry and crisp (but still pliable), about 2 to 3 hours. Serve immediately.
Garlic, lime and avocado hummus
What do you need:
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2 ripe avocados, cored and peeled
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2 garlic cloves
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2 cups of canned chickpeas
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1/3 cup tahini
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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kosher salt
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1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro to decorate
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Red pepper flakes, to decorate
In a blender or food processor, combine the avocados, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with kosher salt. Mix until the mixture is smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl, then top with chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes. It is best served with whole wheat bread or French fries.
Trail Mix Healthy Snack Balls
What do you need:
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
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1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
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1/4 cup mini M&Ms
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1/4 cup chopped peanuts
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1/4 cup of grapes
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1 tablespoon honey
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kosher salt
Mix together the old-fashioned rolled oats, peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, M&Ms, peanuts, raisins, and honey. Season with kosher salt (depending on desired saltiness). Stir until ingredients are well combined. Roll into small balls (about a tablespoon in size) and place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 to 2 hours.
green apple nachos
What do you need:
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2 green apples, cored and sliced, refrigerated
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1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter, warmed
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2 tablespoons granola
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1 tablespoon dried cranberries
Arrange the apple wedges on a serving plate. Using a spoon, drizzle generously with hot peanut butter. Top with granola bits and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
Whether you’re vegan or not, these quick vegan snacks are sure to want to make you eat healthier!