Healthy Plant-Based Snacks for Busy Days

It can be challenging to find quick and healthy snacks nowadays, especially with Burger King and the likes all over the place. It’s even worse when you are on an unpopular diet –like a plant-based one. Thankfully some plant-based snacks are simple to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for busy days –so you don’t have to resort to eating raw lettuce. 

Healthy Snacks for Plant-Based Diets:

Energy Balls

Made with oats, dates, and nuts, energy balls are easy to prepare and full of protein and healthy fats. Just blend dates, oats, and nuts and shape them into bite-sized balls.  Refrigerate for a few hours and you are set!
Pro tip: Add some cacao nibs into your blend for an unforgettable experience. 

Veggies and Hummus

If you have hummus sitting pretty in the fridge, pairing it with vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers provides you with a fiber-rich snack that surprisingly keeps you plenty full.
If you don’t know where to buy hummus (or don’t even know what it is), there are plenty of recipes to make them yourselves and you only need three ingredients. 

Fruit and Nut Butter

Slice some apples or (and!) bananas then slap on some peanut butter to provide a quick, nutrient-dense snack. The combination of natural sugars from the fruit and protein from the nut butter gives you long-lasting energy.

Roasted Chickpeas

If you know some healthy plant-based snack recipes, then chances are you already have a nice bag of chickpeas in storage. Simply season them with your favorite spices, roast them in the oven, and enjoy a crispy snack that can be eaten from your pocket on the go.

Trail Mix

Ditch the stores and create your own homemade trail mix by combining nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a touch of dark chocolate. Chocolate might be considered cheating depending on how strict you are with your diet, but we won’t tell if you don’t. 

Smoothies

Perhaps the most common plant-based snack, smoothies are a great option when you need something refreshing and filling. Though there are tons of recipes, you can just throw whatever fruits you like into the blender. Find your adventuring spirit. 

Chia Pudding

Chia seeds soaked overnight in plant-based milk make for a delicious and filling snack. You can add some fruits and nuts, or drizzle some maple syrup to enhance flavor.

By keeping these easy snacks on hand, you’ll have nutritious options ready to go, making it easier to maintain a plant-based diet even on your busiest days.

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