It must be snacking season because I’ve had a lot of emails lately asking for some healthy vegan snack ideas and I thought it was a great idea for a post. Many of the recipes below are also some of the most popular snack recipes of 2011, so I will also add this post to my Top Recipes of 2011 page for easy reference.
Ready to get your vegan snack attack on?
1. Endurance Crackers
My all-time favourite cracker and quite possibly one of the top 3 recipes so far in 2012. Endurance Crackers are extremely light and crispy while providing long-lasting energy. They are also vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free, and oil-free to boot. Feel free to change up the seasonings and spices as you wish (see the comments in the original post for some ideas) and serve with protein-packed hummus for a snack that will fuel you for the long haul. Man, I wish I had some right now!
2. Flu Buster Creamsicle Smoothie
Enjoy this ultra-creamy, thick, and energizing smoothie, with a hint of orange that will help keep those cold bugs at bay!
3. Chocolate Cake Batter Smoothie
Love dipping your finger into a bowl of cake batter? I hear ya. Now the cake batter flavour we know and love is in smoothie form so you can slurp away to your hearts content.
3. Salt & Vinegar Chickpeas
Just like my favourite salt and vinegar chips, but better. Enjoy these protein-packed, crispy chickpeas without any processed ingredients and a fraction of the fat.
4. Easy Homemade Wheat Thins
Incredibly easy to make. Minimal ingredients. Best of all, they’re even better than the store bought version.
5. Healthy Strawberry Oat Squares
Growing up, I always loved strawberry nutri-grain bars. These are similar in taste, but with all natural ingredients and much less sugar.
6. Half the Calories, Double the Fun Almond Butter
Adapted from the lovely Heather, this almond butter is the best thing to pair with a juicy apple or drizzled over fruit. Or just spoon it straight from the jar…you’ll see what I mean.
7. The Hummus that Changed Everything
This is the homemade hummus that convinced me I can make a hummus as good as my favourite brands in the grocery store.
8. Lightened Up Granola
I’ve always loved granola, but I rarely buy it because it tends to have as much sugar in it as many decadent desserts. This is my lightened-up version with the least amount of sweetener necessary while still tasting like granola should.
9. Tropical Lemon Cranberry Coconut Chia Bars
Packed with chia seeds, dried cranberries, pistachios, and lemon, these bars are chewy, light, and tropical. I like to think of them as a tropical macaroon bar. They also make a perfect breakfast when you are running out the door!
10. Almond Butter Rice Crisp Treats
These Almond Butter Rice Crisp Treats are a gourmet version (read: no bake) of my beloved childhood rice crispy squares. Unlike the original, this recipe is made without marshmallows, but I promise you won’t miss them!
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11. No Bake Protein Energy Bars
Simple. Delicious. Addictive. 8 grams of protein per bar. Meet the protein bars that carried us through miles and miles of walking throughout NYC! I added protein powder to rev up the protein in these bars, making sure they would give me lasting energy when out and about. I wasn’t really sure what they would taste like with 1/2 cup of protein powder, but I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome! Just make sure you use a pleasant tasting protein powder and you’ll be fine. I used an unsweetened rice protein powder (Garden of Life) which worked great as it doesn’t have a strong flavour.
12. Carrot Raisin Spice Muffins
Like carrot cake, but healthier. My favourite way to enjoy these muffins is slathered with Earth Balance or crumbled on top of a bowl of vegan overnight oats. Perfecto!
13. Cheezy Hummus
This is what you get when you combine my cashew cheeze dip and my favourite hummus. Pure bliss in a bowl.
14. Oil-Free Zucchini Walnut Raisin Loaf
A dense loaf, but not in a bad way. Whole grain spelt flour tends to make dense breads, but I just love the nutty flavour of spelt so I don’t mind. The walnuts, streusel, and raisins add just the right amount of sweetness and crunch and the zucchini gives moisture without needing any oil. You also can’t taste the zucchini at all, but you can see the pretty green flecks!
15. Rustic Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Cake
Two pictures…just because I love it that much.
Thanks to the ripe bananas, there is minimal sweetener and oil required in this snack cake.
16. Frosty No Bake Glo Cakes
Prep time is just 3 minutes for these healthy frozen treats. It doesn’t get much quicker than that!
17. My Favourite Guacamole
Amazing with corn chips, spread on a wrap, spooned on a salad, or enjoyed with a fork…
18. 5 Minute & 5-Ingredient Almond Butter Chews
These Almond Butter Chews couldn’t be easier and they make a light pre-workout snack for about 100 calories each. They take 5 minutes to whip up, use just 1 bowl, and do not require an oven. You could even make them gluten-free. I use the Nature’s Path Rice Crisp cereal that is Gluten-Free.
19. Healthy Chocolate Chia Pudding
I make this pudding when I want something indulgent tasting, but don’t feel like eating a ton of sugar. I love mixing carob powder and cocoa powder for a more complex chocolate flavour. The carob powder also adds a natural sweetness as an added bonus. If you don’t have carob, I suggest using a bit more cocoa powder and sweetener since it will be less sweet without the carob. Serve cold or heated up!
20. Banana Split Vegan Overnight Oats
A rich and indulgent banana split…now made healthier.
21. Blueberry Pie Chia Pudding
Last but not least, this is a recipe that I made over the weekend. It reminds me of blueberry pie, in chia seed pudding form.
Pretty isn’t it? You can enjoy this warm or chilled depending on your mood.
The crumbled Basic Oatmeal Square really took it over the top. It’s like an upside down blueberry pie.
22. On The Glow Basic Oatmeal Square
Think of this oatmeal square as basic baked oatmeal that can be dressed up any way you like. Each large square contains a tablespoon of flax and a teaspoon of chia seeds as well as 7 grams of fibre and 6 grams of protein. Feel free to add in nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, and other mix-ins as you desire.
Don’t forget to check out my Top Recipes of 2011 round up, filled with the blog’s most popular entrees, salads, breakfasts, and soups of last year!
Way to sneak in two #3-s :)
I’m a total grazer, so I’ll be making lots of these in the near future…
LOL whoops!!!
Wow! Which one to make first? Haha I am going to try those home-made wheat thins! I’m impressed with how easy they seem to make! Wonderful post! Thank you!!!
Ooh! What an inspiring post!
Great post with so many delicious snack ideas, I am going vegan for the Lent (my religion requires this) so I am getting very inspired by all this yummy snacks!
These all look soo good–can’t wait to try ’em! This is making me incredibly excited for your cookbook!
I needed this so desperately so thank you!!
Also – thank you for your detailed posts about NYC. My boyfriend surprised me with a trip (and a proposal!!) there last weekend, and your posts were invaluable to make dinner and lunch decisions. :D Cafe Blossom was amazing!
Ohhhh man do I want to try every single one of these this instant. Your pictures have me drooling and ready to drop everything else at this moment (to get baking-and eating!) like no on else can. :) what a great idea for a post.
Love all of them!
It is impossible not to find something mouthwatering here! I even caught my boyfriend sneaking glances at the screen!
I feel a snack attack coming on! The chocolate cake batter smoothie is my go-to for serious PMS chocolate cravings. Hits the spot all the time! Oh, and the double the fun almond butter didn’t stand a chance of surviving more than a day in my house. Seriously one of the greatest things I have ever had!
Wow – they all sound wonderful! Thank you!
i can’t pick just one…but you’re right it is totally snacking season…must be the (lack of) light or something.
Thank you for the reminder of all the beautiful and tasty recipes you have given your readers over the past few years. While I am not vegan, I have loved your blog from the moment I started reading it and have tried many of your healthy recipes. People at work are always asking and commenting on what I’m eating when I make something from your blog. I know you are working hard on your new endeavors! Good luck!
Thank you Sara that means so much to me! Thanks for reading :)
I’ve been making some not-so-healthy treats for my co workers.I told them I was going to suck them in with those and switch to healthy.I KNOW I’m going to make some of these tasty treats:-)cc
Hmmm – I suddenly feel like snacking! I just can’t decide what to make first :) I’m recently enamoured with your chia puddings and blueberries are one of my favorite foods so seems like a logical place to start. I also wanted to share that I recently took the plunge and made a green monster – I was very sceptical but it turned out to be delicious! Who knew? I’ve tried the blueberry banana one with both spinach and kale and liked them both. Also added wheatgrass powder which gives it a nutty, herby flavor that I like. I actually found myself looking forward to one for an afternoon snack today!
I just want to verify that in the salt and vinegar chickpea recipe it is calling for 3-4 cups of vinegar?!
yes that is correct! :)
Everything looks so good!!! Can’t wait to try some of these recipes! <3
Oh wow. I now have one jump bookmark in my recipes folder :) What a great round up – I’m really impressed.
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That’s one heck of a list! Love it all!
Would love to see it as a separate section in your cookbook – would be unique…
Best post ever! I work at an odd little health/vitamin store inside of a drug store and reccomend your blog on a daily basis to our customers, ESPECIALLY those who have no idea where to start adding whole foods into their diet. You actually make it fun AND tasty :) thank you!
all these look so delicious…i especially love the endurance crackers…i’ve got a weakness for crunchy things
With the onset of ANOTHER very snowy day in Colorado, I’m looking forward to some kitchen time. Can’t wait to try some of the new (to me) recipes, and enjoy my some of my favorites–like the strawberry oat bars!
I love your top recipes of 2011 post – it’s so helpful and easy to reference. This is a great addition!
I’m going “nuts” over all these! Thank you Amy. I also am curious if I could make a ” half the calories m, double the fun ‘Walnut’ butter” in place of Almond? Have you tried?
I’m making it my goal to make all of these in 2012! Thank you for sharing!
Thank-you for the great recipes! I can’t wait to make the hummus.
Fantastic post! I can’t wait to try a bunch of these recipes. You rock.
I love this post and want to make them all. Actually, I wish someone else would make them all for me over the next 22 days so i could just eat them ALL. Thank you for so many amazing ideas :-)
Yes, I will take one of each please!!!
I made the Endurance Crackers this weekend and they are AMAZING! I’ve been trying to keep myself from eating the entire batch at one time. This was also my introduction to Herabmare and now I’m hooked!
Glad to hear that Amy!
These all look so amazing and delicious, can’t wait to try several of them out! Shared the list with the readers on my blog tonight too. You’re inspiring me to want to get into the kitchen this weekend, thanks! :)
Thanks for sharing Jennifer! Let me know what you end up making this weekend…feel free to post a pic on my facebook page too!
My kids love Nutri-Grain bars and I’ve been hoping to find a healthier recipe for them…thank you! Can’t wait to try them out!
All of these sound DELICIOUS!!! :D
mmmmm…. I can’t wait to make all the ones that I haven’t made already. I’m gonna be a baking mah-chine the next few days. nom. nom. nom.
I’m always looking for healthy snack ideas, especially as I’m on a new healthy eating plan, this was perfect, thank you!
I am dying to try some of these recipes!!!! All those rice krispie-esque creations are calling my name :)
Finally made the Endurance Cracker! They turned out great, i used a thai spice since that is all i really had. very surprised at how well they stuck together and didn’t crumble!
I’m glad I clicked a link to your site! I’m on a plant based weightloss journey at the moment and needed some recipe ideas. Loving what I see!! Thanks.
Wonderful recipes! I am trying to go vegan and live in Richmond Hill. I find it difficult sometimes to find ingredients. Where can I purchase chia seeds?
What a great list! I’m especially excited about the no-marshmallow rice crispie treats! Thank you!
Just bought some chia seeds at Bulk Barn to make those awesome looking crackers to go with my homemade hummus. I usually just wing the hummus but I’ll try using this recipe to see if I can get it even tastier!
My favourite snack lately has been Power Balls!
http://www.morethanjustwaffles.com/post/19327211846/power-balls-and-fun-with-food-processors
This is mouth watering! I’m hungry!
Angela, your post is a Heaven-sent! I was just planning to wake up earlier tomorrow morning and work on some healthy snacks like your homemade wheat thins, some of the bars, granola…because healthy snacks are essential for me to stay on the right track of healthy eating!
Thanks for putting them all together in what is now one of my favorite of your blog posts! :-)
Enjoy the recipes!
You know you’re addicted to a blog when…
You’ve made 20 of the 22 recipes listed.
Awesome roundup, Angela! Each and every single one I enjoyed was darn tasty :)
I am now officially starving after ogling your blog! Everything looks amazing especially the blueberry chia pudding, I love the color, makes for a great refreshing and delicious dessert! I will definitely be trying all of these recipes!
haha sorry about that….enjoy!
I can’t wait to try them all! Amazing! (by the way, the link for #19 keeps taking me to the recipe for #20. A sign that’s what I really want to make?) :)
Absolutely love, love the chickpeas!
Glad to hear that!
This is the first time I’ve ever been to your website and I can’t tell you how happy I am to have found you on Pinterest! I almost didn’t click the pin! Your recipes look fantastic, something I don’t often say about vegan recipes. I am pregnant and nursing right now and all of your snacks on here can be eaten and enjoyed! I can feel my protein intake rising.. :P
Glad to have you here Brittney! I hope you enjoy the recipes and all the best with your pregnancy.
Awesome! I have been trying to eat healthier as of late but have really been missing sweet snacks. These all look like great recipes I can try out.
I love all of these and am excited to try each of them. I feel like I should make them all in one day…..
I really enjoy coming to your page and reading through all the recipes..planning my meals and then enjoying them. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Kayla!
Absolutely loving your recipe ideas. Stumbled upon them as I googled
recipes today. I couldn’t find the chia pudding recipe. Would you
repost or email it to me? Thanks again! -k
Sure here it is! http://ohsheglows.com/2012/01/11/healthy-chocolate-chia-pudding/