5 Simple and Delicious Vegan Snacks

Are you always in a hurry and hungry, while being vegan? Well, I got you covered!

Here is a list of my top 5 favorite and easy vegan snacks!

1. Rice Cake with Almond Butter and Banana

When I am trying to stay away from the bad snacks, I love this very easy go-to treat.  It will hold you over until you grab a salad at lunch, or you could eat it as a dessert in the evening. 

• 2 organic brown rice cakes 
• 1 organic banana
• organic raw almond butter
• cinnamon 

Cover rice cakes in almond butter, add sliced banana and sprinkle with cinnamon. 

2. No Bake Energy Bites

These delicious little no bake energy bites are the perfect healthy snack!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old fashioned oats)
• 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar1 tablespoon chia seeds(optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
2. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like.  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
3. Recipe makes about 20-25 balls.

3. Blueberry Almond Baked Oatmeal Cups

You can make these healthy baked oatmeal breakfast cups ahead of time and stash them in the freezer for a quick and filling breakfast!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
• 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well until everything is combined.
2. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and scoop oatmeal mixture in using a large ice cream scoop or a 1/4 measuring cup. The mixture will be a little watery, so it’s important to mix well before each scoop to make sure you get an even combination of milk and oats.
3. Bake oatmeal cups for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

4. Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

Oats

• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk 
• 3/4 Tbsp chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp natural salted peanut butter or almond butter (creamy or crunchy)
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup 
• 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats

Toppings (optional)

• Sliced banana, strawberries, or raspberries
• Flaxseed meal or additional chia seed
• Granola

Instructions:

1. To a mason jar or small bowl, add almond milk, chia seeds, peanut butter, and maple syrup and stir with a spoon to combine. The peanut butter doesn't need to be completely mixed with the almond milk.
2. Add oats and stir a few more times. Then press down with a spoon to ensure all oats have been moistened and are immersed in almond milk.
3. Cover securely with a lid or plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
4. The next day, open and enjoy as is or garnish with desired toppings.
5. Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though best within the first 12-24 hours.

5. GoMacro Bars

These bars are my ultimate favorite go to snack! Even though they are store bought, these products are vegan and a great way to get protein. All GoMacro products are certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO, raw, clean and delicious- the best protein bars for a healthy lifestyle! My favorite flavor is the peanut butter chocolate chip!