Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. There’s sometimes the misconception that following a healthy vegan diet, or a vegan diet for weight loss means three strict meals a day and no snacks in between. But we disagree, and these low calorie snacks are here to prove otherwise! Even if you’ve eaten a filling, nutritious vegan low calorie breakfast, the mid-morning urge to snack can still be strong. We’re here to keep the options healthy and the calories under control with delicious vegan oatmeal breakfast cookies and chia breakfast pudding. Alternatively, if you had an early lunch and need a simple, speedy vegan snack to tide you through until dinner, these Vietnamese summer rolls are packed with veg and gluten free!
What makes a great low calorie vegan snack?
Okay, so first of all, every snack here is vegan (if you want vegetarian, try these 20 healthy vegetarian snacks). That’s kinda the main criteria. But, we’re a little stricter than that when it comes to the healthy vegan snacks that we think are worth your time and energy to make. All snacks in this compilation sit around the 150 kcal mark. This means that you can enjoy these plant based snacks without worrying about exceeding your daily calorie limits or missing out on weight loss goals (the same goes for these low fat snacks !).
Decisions, decisions: the perfect vegan snack
On top of this, we’ve got snacks to cater to a whole range of preferences and palettes. From those who want to focus on getting as much protein as possible, we’ve included these vegan protein cookies, with 10g of protein per cookie! If you’re raw vegan, or just prefer to keep your snacks centred around fruit and veg, we’ve got just the ticket with this broccoli salad. Broccoli contains high quantities of vitamins C and K, meaning that it has anti-inflammatory and cancer preventing properties. Plus, it’s deliciously seasoned here with spring onions and peanuts! If you’re searching for further guidance on how to lose weight effectively on a vegan diet and not go overboard on vegan snacks, check out our seven day vegan meal plan!
Low calorie vegan snacks: better all round
Beyond this, we’ve also made sure that, where possible, these vegan low calorie snacks contain natural, unprocessed and wholegrain ingredients (the same goes for all our fave vegan low calorie dishes). This means that the calories you consume are doing lots of good. Vegan snacks such as these cookie dough bites are high in protein meaning that they’ll leave you feeling full for ages. This is because protein takes longer to digest than carbs, particularly white, processed carbs which leave you feeling peckish soon after you’ve eaten (hence, they’re sometimes called ‘empty’ calories).
Sweet vs Savoury
This question is almost as emotive as asking if you’re a cat or dog person, almost as divisive as whether milk or cereal goes first: are you a sweet or savoury snack person? It’s almost impossible to pick a side when the list of low calorie vegan snacks is as good as this (but we do have a list of low-calorie lunches that are just as tasty as these snacks!)! For those with a sweet tooth, we’ve got vegan almond muffins and date and coconut balls. If you prefer your snacks savoury, try these crispy baked kale chips, or this beetroot falafel! We’re not picking sides because we’ve got them all covered here!
Sweet Snacks
Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: GarlicSaltandLimeBonus: no bake snack, wholegrain oats125 calories per serving Whole grain oats, tahini, agave, cinnamon and raisins mixed into a delicious dough and formed into cookies! Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: ASweetAlternativeBonus: gluten free, sweet treat142 calories per serving This dark chocolate hummus is an easy, gluten-free vegan treat that will satisfy any chocolate craving. Use it as a fruit dip for fresh strawberries or any other fruit you like. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: ShivaniLovesFoodBonus: gluten free, 5g protein per ball149 calories per serving Cookie dough protein bites (we’ve got loads more protein bites here, too) are the perfect pre-workout snack containing 5 grams of protein per ball! They’re also vegan and gluten-free! Bonus: super moist, just 5 minutes prep124 calories per serving These almond flour muffins stay soft and succulent – and only need five minutes to prep! Bung them in the oven and you’re good to go! Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: ASweeterAlternativeBonus: filling, gluten free, keep well in the fridge94 calories per serving These date and coconut balls are a nutritious gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and refined sugar-free snack. They’re easy to make, sweet, and so delicious. Ready in: 10 minutesRecipe by: ASweeterAlternativeBonus: sweet take on hummus, keeps well in the fridge52 calories per serving This pumpkin spice hummus is a delicious dessert dip that’s perfect for fall (there are more easy plant-based desserts where that came from!). It would make a great Thanksgiving dessert served with apple slices for dipping. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: high protein, banana base133 calories per serving These chewy and soft banana peanut butter oatmeal vegan protein cookies contains almost 10g of protein per serving (and if you like these, try our other protein ball ideas now!)! Wholesome and delicious, they are great as a snack or breakfast. Only a handful of ingredients required and ready in 30 minutes. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: CookingwithEloBonus: no bake, gluten free80 calories per serving These coconut carrot cake energy balls made without dates come together in a blender in less than 15 minutes and taste just like your favorite no-bake carrot cake. Bonus: deceptively simple, just 4 ingredients115 calories per serving Cinnamon Baked Pears. They are super simple to make, take only five minutes of preparation, 25 minutes of baking, and always turn out great. Bonus: not just for breakfast, contains super food chia188 calories per serving Chia breakfast pudding packs a lot of healthy goodness into a small package (more light vegan breakfasts here!)! Meet tomorrow’s breakfast!
Savoury Snacks
Ready in: 10 minutesRecipe by: FitMealIdeasBonus: Sweet and tart, a twist on classic salsa53 kcals per serving This easy raspberry salsa is inspired by the Pico De Gallo. Instead of tomatoes, use fresh raspberries to make this homemade fruit salsa dip. Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: versatile, good for meal prep, high protein104 calories per serving This super crunchy oven roasted lentils are a great healthy snack to have on hand ! Happens to be vegan, gluten-free & high protein. Bonus: high protein snack, super speedy210 calories per serving Quick and delicious veggie side dish. High Protein, low carb, vegan and done within 10-12 minutes. In my opinion a must-have recipe. Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: EvergreenKitchenBonus: healthy fries, perfectly seasoned118 calories per serving Did you know parsnips make delicious fries?! These oven baked fries are golden brown and seasoned to perfection. Parsnip fries make a tasty snack or side dish with a meal. They’re extra delicious served with dijon aioli for dipping. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: EatTheGainsBonus: paleo, healthy baked fries135 calories per serving Easy baked plantain chips! All you need is green plantains, oil, and salt to make crispy, better than store-bought, homemade plantain chips. Perfect for dipping, snacking, or even meal prep. Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and Whole30. Ready in: 7 minutesRecipe by: EvergreenKitchenBonus: super speedy, spice to taste, perfect for sharing127 calories per serving This delicious spicy edamame recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make. It’s made with toasted sesame oil and Schichimi Togarashi (Japanese 7 Spice). You can make it as spicy as you’d like. Serve this high protein dish as an appetizer, side, or snack. Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: you choose the fillings, highly portable119 calories per serving These vegan onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are easy to make, tasty, and filling! They make a great lunchbox meal or a quick snack. This simple recipe is also highly customizable too! Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: ChampagneTastesBonus: gluten free, season to taste, low effort, maximum results104 calories per serving These healthy baked kale chips are quick and easy to make at home, and are a delicious (and surprisingly addictive) snack food! Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: FitMealIdeasBonus: complementary flavours, refreshing, salad upgrade129 calories per serving Mango avocado salad with rice vinegar is refreshing, gluten free, dairy free, vegan summer salad 15 min is all you need to make it. Bonus: not just for Christmas, colourful, gluten free212 calories per serving Colourful Christmas Slaw. The perfect mix of veggies and fruits in one bowl. Ready in 20 mins. Easy to make and brightens up any Christmas table. Ready in: 50 minutesRecipe by: GreedyGourmetBonus: oven baked, twist on a classic88 calories per serving Learn how to make homemade beetroot falafel instead of ordering it as a takeaway. These vegan falafels are best served in wraps and salads. Bonus: no cooking, just roll, raw, choose your fillings188 calories per serving Gỏi cuốn – these summer rolls are easy, authentic and require absolutely no cooking. We’ve even included two simple but to die-for sauces! Give it a try right now! Did you try any of these delicious, low calorie vegan snacks? Let us know in the comments!
