You don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy vegan snacks. In fact, there’s no nutritional downside to gradually upping your vegetable intake. We’re here to help you emphasize a plant-rich diet in snack-sized steps. Here are seven nutrient-filled, creative vegan recipes — besides our rich Crispy Baked Kale Chips, of course — that are all 300 calories or less.
1. VEGAN HOMEMADE BANANA “YOGURT” | NUTRITION STRIPPED
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 152; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 45mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 5g
2. ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD | EATING BIRD FOOD
Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 205; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 324mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 4g
3. NO-BAKE CHERRY VANILLA PROTEIN BARS | HUMMUSAPIEN
Serves: 10 | Serving Size: 1 bar
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 211; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 43mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 14g
4. VEGETARIAN QUINOA SUSHI | 24 CARROT LIFE
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1/2 of dish
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 282; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 325mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 7g
5. VEGAN BLUEBERRY TRUFFLES | FIT FOODIE FINDS
Serves: 25 | Serving Size: 1 truffle
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 173; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 17mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 2g
6. BLACK SESAME & CARROT QUICKBREAD | LENTINE ALEXIS
Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 1 slice
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 304mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 21g; Protein: 3g
7. CRISPY BAKED KALE CHIPS | DIETITIAN DEBBIE DISHES
Serves: 3 | Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 41; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0.3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 69mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 1g
