After this past spooky season, and with crazy amounts of school assignments piling up, I definitely needed to bring out my beloved snack recipes. I thought I would share five of my favorite quick and easy vegan snacks that will hopefully help counter that post trick-or-treat cheat day and college stress!
- DIY Spicy popcorn
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To start off this list, popcorn is a great vegan snack to eat during class or with friends during a fun movie night after studying. If you want to vamp up your popcorn experience, try this easy recipe to add some spice to your snack:
Ingredients
6 cups of popcorn (freshly popped buttered)
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp cracked black pepper
Salt (to taste)
Steps
- In a large container with a cover (you can use a pot with a lid or a Tupperware-style container), combine the hot popcorn with the spices. Cover and shake until fully coated.
- Add any salt to taste and serve!
- savory Chickpeas
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I don’t usually gravitate towards chickpeas as my first snack option, but ever since trying this recipe, I will never take chickpeas for granted. I recommend making these ‘popcorn’ chickpea snacks from scratch, but the store-bought HIPPEAS: Chickpea puffs are definitely a good alternative for a quick ready-to-go snack! Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients
1 can of chickpeas
1-2 tbsp of spices or herbs (paprika, turmeric, curry, dried basil, etc.)
Steps
- Drain one can of chickpeas.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover the chickpeas in your choice of spices and/or herbs.
- Bake at 400F for 30 minutes or until the soft chickpeas harden. No need to add oil.
- Oreo Truffles
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Fun fact: Oreos are vegan and one of my must-have snacks in my pantry! If you’ve ever watched the movie Parent Trap with Lindsay Lohan, you already know that since watching it, I love eating Oreos with a bit of vegan peanut butter. But if you want a fun twist on a classic Oreo cookie, try this Oreo Truffle recipe that takes only three simple ingredients:
- Overnight Oats
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This is an easy recipe to follow when you’re on the go for a quick and ready-made breakfast or snack in between classes. After a long night of studying or going out to treat yourself, overnight oats will have your back. Try this easy recipe the night before and wake up to a ready-made vegan treat to eat at anytime of the day:
Ingredients
2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups of plant milk (e.g. soy, almond, oat, etc.) or water
1-2 tbsp of chia seeds
Optional: add in any spices (e.g. cinnamon, cardamom, cocoa powder)
Steps
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a mason jar/container.
- Place into the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight until a thick mixture forms as the chia seeds expand.
- Top it with bananas, berries, nut butter, or any other desired toppings. Tip: you can also add nut butter in the beginning for a thicker, more indulgent vegan snack.
- Granola Bars
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I’ve heard mixed opinions about granola in my family, but I have a soft spot for anything granola related in my snack tier. A few of my store-bought favorites include: Bear Naked’s Granola Bites from Walmart, MadeGood’s Granola Bites or Bars, and Organic Mixed Berry Granola Bites from Trader Joe’s. These are a must-try in my book and a great snack to add to your grocery list! But here’s a recipe to try if you want to make it from scratch:
Whether you try out these recipes or buy some quick snacks at your nearest grocery store, these snacks will definitely help kick-off your day. Happy snacking!