From crunchy chickpeas to roasted tofu, plant-based snacks don’t have to be boring.
You don’t have to be vegan to introduce plant-based snacks into your everyday routine.
Nor do plant-based snacks have to be low-protein (or lack flavor).
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Let chia seeds steep in almond milk or another plant-based milk overnight to swell and create a gel-like consistency.
If you want something smoother, you’re able to pulse the prepared pudding in the blender.
With cocoa powder, it makes a silky chocolate pudding.
Tofu
Pictured recipe:Soy-Lime Roasted Tofu
Avoid relegating tofu to just sit-down family meals.
Warm or chilled, tofu can also make a great snack.
Plant-Based Yogurt
You have a lot of choices when it comes toplant-based yogurts.
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Because there are so many different types, the protein content can really vary.
you might add more protein by sprinkling in some nuts and seeds.
Just be mindful of the amount of added sugar in flavored yogurt varieties.
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Just be mindful of the sodium content in store-bought crunchy chickpeas.
Wasabi Peas
For something really spicy to munch on, wasabi peas turn up the heat on crunchy snacks.
If you don’t like spicy but love crunch, look for “freeze-dried peas.”
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They’re all the fun of wasabi peas without the horseradish flavor.
Either way, they contain about 4 g of protein for 1-ounce serving, per theUSDA.
Smoothies
Pictured Recipe:Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie
Smoothies can be healthy snacks cleverly disguised as desserts.
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Try bean dip or hummus with raw veggies, tortilla chips or whole-grain pita for a complete snack.
They can contain as much as 3 g of protein per serving.
The Bottom Line
Vegan snacks don’t necessarily mean low in protein.
