You don’t have to be vegan to eat vegan food. In fact, it’s great to try healthy snacks from time to time, especially if your diet mainly consists of meat and fast food. You’ll be surprised at how delicious and fulfilling healthy food can be and if it doesn’t make you change your eating lifestyle altogether, it will help you make more nutritious choices in your diet.
Try these 4 awesome vegan snack recipes:
Quick Cinnamon Apple Chips
What you need:
- 2 red apples, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
In a bowl, sprinkle apple slices with sugar and cinnamon, tossing to coat fruit evenly. Arrange apples in a baking sheet so that they don’t overlap. Bake in a pre-heated oven (200F) until dried and crisp (but still pliable), about 2 to 3 hours. Serve immediately.
Garlic, Lime and Avocado Hummus
What you need:
- 2 ripe avocados, cored and peeled
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups canned chickpeas
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish
In a blender or food processor, combine the avocados, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lime juice and olive oil. Season with kosher salt. Blend until mixture is smooth. Transfer mixture into a serving bowl then top with chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes. Best served with whole wheat bread or chips.
Healthy Trail Mix Snack Balls
What you need:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini M&Ms
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 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 your desired saltiness). Stir until ingredients are well-combined. Scoop into small balls (about a tablespoon in size) and arrange in a plate. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 to 2 hours.
Green Apple Nachos
What you need:
- 2 green apples, cored and sliced into wedges, chilled
- 1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter, warmed
- 2 tablespoons granola
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
Arrange apple wedges on a serving plate. Using a spoon, drizzle generously with warmed peanut butter. Top with granola bits and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
Whether you’re a vegan or not, these quick vegan snacks will surely want to make you eat healthier!
