11 Healthy Plant-Based Foods to Help You Stay on Track
With quarantine comes the temptation to indulge in unhealthy eating. While you might tell yourself “it’s just a few weeks, then I’ll get back on track,” the fact is you’ll find it harder to get back on track, and those indulgences will quickly stack up. You can save yourself a ton of regret (not to mention a few pounds) by having healthy plant-based snacks on hand to curb your appetite.
Here are some delicious plant-based snack ideas:
Something Crunchy
1. Endurance Crackers
Crisp and crunchy, these delightful snack crackers are chock full of healthy nuts and seeds. You can experiment with different additions – including spices and herbs – to change up the flavor.
2. Salt and Vinegar Chickpeas
Super easy to prepare, delicious and healthy, chickpeas are a great replacement for savory snacks like chips. You can add different spices if salt and vinegar isn’t your thing: like chili, curry, garlic, etc.
Something Savory
4. Quinoa Tabbouleh
Nothing is more satisfying than a nice healthy salad – this one is simple and delicious and full of antioxidants. Make a big batch so you can have it ready in the fridge for when hunger pangs hit.
5. Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Popcorn
An easy plant based snack recipe that’s great for the office, school, or on the road. If you’re a savory lover, then this is the snack for you. You have the option to make a dehydrated version or to bake it. Delicious!
6. Sweet Potato Hummus
Take your typical hummus to the next level with the addition of sweet potato. This recipe includes a variety of spices to keep your taste buds happy. Enjoy it with raw veggies.
Something Sweet
7. No Bake Peanut Butter Crisp Balls
This easy snack is filling and you can feel free to make a few batches and freeze them for later.
8. Frozen Grapes
Here’s an easy treat – no recipe required! Keep them on hand in the freezer for when you want a sweet bite.
9. Chocolate Hummus
Wait…what? If you didn’t know this existed until now, you’re welcome! Paired with some strawberries and apple slices, this healthy snack will satisfy any sweet tooth.
10. Banana Oat Protein Balls
Three ingredients and great for post-workout recovery, these little guys may just be a lifesaver when it comes to staying on your plant-based stint. The recipe can be made with any flavor of our Plant Power Protein Powder for a custom made snack.
11. Plant Power Protein Powder
This is by far the easiest plant-based protein snack. Make your breakfast count with a morning protein powder smoothie! Protein powders are a great addition to smoothies, providing great benefits such as weight loss, muscle growth, recovery after exercise, and added nutrition! We highly recommend our newly repackaged plant-based protein powder for optimal health, incredibly simple and clean ingredients, and low environmental impact.