Accidentally vegan snacks you probably already eat
Vegan-friendly foods can be mainstream, accessible ingredients. They don’t always have to be specialist, processed products. Here are some plant-based foods you likely eat anyway.
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Smashed Avocado & Guacamole
Alright, this one is an over-glorified trend. That means it’s also widely available. As the public debates the value of smashed avo, its vegan-friendly status often slips under the radar. Try experimenting with homemade avocado on toast with toppings. Meanwhile, guacamole elevates a routine bean burrito.
Guacamole - spicy or mild? Image: Unsplash, edited.
Salsa
Simple salsa. Buy it in a jar or make it yourself. Chunky or smooth, to each their own. Salsa is a fun vegan-friendly dip or sauce.
Salsa and corn chips are fun favourites. Image: Unsplash, edited.
Hummus
Vegans take hummus very seriously. You can dunk bread or crackers in it. You can spread it on a sandwich, stir it into pasta or mix it into a salad. Make your own with chickpeas, lemon, tahini and seasoning.
What would you do with hummus? Image: Unsplash, edited.
Olives
Have you ever made an antipasto platter? Olives are an elegant whole food for any occasion.
Olives are a versatile whole food. Image: Unsplash, edited.
Popcorn
Actual plain popcorn is a vegan-friendly whole grain. You should avoid dairy-based buttery versions and microwave packs with additives and flavours that contain unhealthy ingredients. Try popping your own popcorn kernels. Drizzle olive oil and salt for a natural snack.
Whole popcorn is a low-cost munchy snack. Image: Unsplash, edited.
Fruit
It feels obvious, but this whole food group can become a low-calorie vegan snack. Fruit salad is yummy…
Snack on fruit to get vitamins and various goodness. Image: Unsplash, edited.
Bliss Balls
How delicious are the flavours of bliss balls? Berry, peanut butter… anything. Make your own with dates, nuts and seeds.
Bliss balls are a plant-based sweet treat, usually sugar-free.
