Snacking also can be at the same time fun and nutritious for vegans, giving a way to renew your energy and expunge physical desire during the off mealtimes. Here are some delightful and wholesome snack ideas for those following a vegan lifestyle:Here are some delightful and wholesome snack ideas for those following a vegan lifestyle:
Fresh Fruit: Nature’s candy, fresh fruits are ideal vegan snacks that would take a delight of your taste buds and a rejuvenated spirit. Starting with the crisp apples, juicy oranges, and sugar labeled sweet berries and moving to the tropical delights like mango, pineapple, and others, the choices are numerous. If you want a healthy snack, eat the fresh fruit by itself or with peanut butter for added protein and texture.
Raw Vegetables with Hummus: Soft and a little mushy raw vegetables such as Kasuma and baruchi are not for dipping in creamy hummus. Crisp and crunchy raw vegetables, such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips, work pretty well for dipping in creamy hummus. Hummus not only offers you a protein and fiber mix which comes in handy in case you have an urge to eat something while you are experiencing a hunger pang but also serves as a good nutritional snack.
Mixed Nuts : A couple-hundred spent nuts or seeds are certainly an appropriate snack for vegans, otherwise you are unlikely to miss meat, cheese or eggs. Select the nuts that are raw and not the ones that are roasted. Some of the nuts that you can consider include but not limited to almonds, walnuts and cashews. The same applies to seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower and chia. This snack will not only supply you with a satisfying amount of protein and good fats but also a source of nutrients that you need for your daily regime.
Vegan Energy Bars: Scan for nourishing energy bars made with the above ingredients e.g. nuts, seeds, dehydrated fruits and whole grains. They are easily transportable to keep you fueled wherever on your go and variety of tastes and textures can suit your taste in the nut!
Avocado on Whole-Grain Crackers: Most health-conscious people rarely pass on a scoop of creamy avocado spread on whole-grain crackers. Such a vegan snack is a nutritious low fat food. Therefore, this food is satisfying. Avocado is high in monounsaturated or good fats and fiber, while whole-grain crackers are the source of complex carbohydrates that stably arrangement energy level.
Roasted Chickpeas: Jack corn, which is tasty and crunchy, is a snack easily created at home. Imagine the ease of partly cooking the chickpeas, then tossing them with some olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin, roast them till crispy, and enjoy.
