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50+ Vegan Snacks for Kids (or Adults!)

Published: Aug 30, 2021 · Modified: Jan 12, 2022 by 💚 Liz

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Savory or sweet, raw or cooked, this list is jam-packed with over 50 vegan snacks for kids (or adults). Perfect for picky eaters of any age, these snacks are nutritious, plant-based, and easy to put together.

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Hey Internet, following up on my 43 Vegan Meals (Kid Friendly) post from a few weeks ago, I’m bringing you a new roundup: vegan snacks for kids!

These recipes are all completely vegan, compiled from some of my recipes and some of my favorite blogs around the net (with permission, of course).

I’ve divided the sections below in terms of sweet or savory, whatever you or your kiddo likes the best.

Vegan snacks are sometimes hard to find in the world. You constantly have to read the ingredients, because you never know what some products have in them. 

I once ate this popular brand of Minestrone soup every day for lunch. One day I randomly read the ingredients and found out it had milk powder in it. Minestrone! I was so mad. But it can happen to anyone, even experienced vegans.

What Processed Snacks Are Vegan?

If you need a quick fix, there’s an ever expanding base of products at most grocery stores. 

Some things may be marked as vegan, but it can be expensive to use the vegan symbol, and some brands may not want to print “vegan” on the packaging for fear of limiting their customers (some omnivores are practically allergic to the word “vegan”).

Here’s a list of vegan snacks you can find at many mainstream grocery stores, like Super Target, or supermarkets local to your area.

  • Hippeas
  • Oreos (yes, they are accidentally vegan)
  • Voortmans has many cookies that are accidentally vegan
  • Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
  • Primal Strips Vegan Jerky
  • Sour Patch Kids
  • Annie's gummies 
  • Dots
  • Swedish Fish
  • Girl Scouts Thin Mints (many disagree on this, but the brand has said they were vegan on multiple occasions)
  • Twizzlers
  • Pretzels
  • Beanitos
  • Trupo Treats Vegan Milk Chocolate
  • Lara Bars (almost all flavors are vegan)
  • Chex Mix Traditional Flavor
  • Fritos
  • Pillsbury Crescent Rolls in a tube (only the original flavor)
  • Annie’s Cinnamon Rolls in a tube
  • Kite Hill yogurt (almond based)
  • Forager Project yogurt (cashew based)
  • Smuckers Uncrustables (most flavors are vegan but check the ingredients)
  • Sun Chips original flavor
  • Back to Nature Chocolate Chunk Cookies
  • Most Veggie Straws original flavor

And there’s more. I like to keep a list on my phone of my family’s favorite store bought snacks, and then I can just check it if I’m ever at the store and need a quick fix.

What Crackers Can Vegans Eat?

If your kids love crackers, check some of these out:

  • Nabisco regular graham crackers
  • Annie’s Cinnamon Bunny crackers
  • Keebler House Original Club Crackers
  • Ritz crackers
  • CrunchMaster Multi-Seed
  • Triscuits (many of the flavors)
  • Wheat Thins original flavor
  • Earth Balance Vegan Cheddar Flavor Squares
  • 365 Vegan Cheddar Squares
  • Saltines
  • Mary’s Gone Crackers
  • Most plain water crackers are vegan

What Are Popular Vegan Snacks?

You’ll hear a lot of “hummus and veggies” and “fresh fruit” but kids might get tired of those options. Some parents might not want to buy processed snacks for their kids (my parents preferred not to, and we weren’t even vegan growing up).

50+ Vegan Snacks for Kids (or Adults!)

Savory or sweet, raw or cooked, this list is jam-packed with over 50 vegan snacks for kids (or adults). Perfect for picky eaters of any age, these snacks are nutritious, plant-based, and easy to put together.

SAVORY Vegan Snacks

Salty, "cheesy," crunchy--any of these sound good? Check out some of these savory recipe ideas below.

Vegan Gluten-free Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings

These sweet, crispy, addictive Vegan Gluten-free Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings make for a healthy, kid-friendly, and delicious snack, meal, or party food.

Vegan Savory Muffins

Incredibly delicious and delightfully easy, these Vegan Savory Muffins are the perfect breakfast for anyone who isn’t into sweet breakfasts or just needs to switch it up a bit. Make up a quick batch of these veggie-packed muffins at the beginning of the week and enjoy easy, portable breakfasts or snacks for several days after.

Vegan Pigs in a Blanket

These fun and delicious Vegan Pigs in a Blanket are surprisingly easy to make and are the ultimate appetizer or party food. Make from scratch using my vegan sausage recipe or substitute store bought vegan meat if preferred.

Vegan Oil Free Hummus

This vegan oil free hummus is super easy to make and incredibly creamy. Serve it up as a meal loaded with veggies and pita or keep it in the fridge as an easy snack with veggies or crackers when you get peckish!

Vegan Garlic Bread

Quick and easy, this Vegan Garlic Bread is super delicious and flavorful. Make this cozy classic side dish (or just eat it as a fun snack--great for parties!) in just 20 minutes with only 5 ingredients including the bread!

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Got a kid who loves mushrooms? Or how about one that won't try them? They'll both love these yummy cheesy vegan stuffed mushrooms that are SO easy to make.

Vegan Cheesy Drop Biscuits

These Vegan Cheesy Biscuits couldn't be any easier to throw together in one bowl. Ready in 20 minutes, they complement any meal or make a great snack. Can be gluten-free with the substitution of GF flour.

Oil-free Spinach Artichoke Latkes

A fun twist on a classic party dip, these spinach artichoke latkes are flavorful and nutritious! A healthier baked potato pancake, these versatile latkes make a great snack, appetizer, or even a meal if you’re so inclined.

Seitan Chicken Nuggets

Move over store-bought vegan chicken replacements, these Seitan Chicken Nuggets are AMAZING and taste BETTER than composite chicken alternatives, and even better than meat products. Super packed with protein with simple ingredients, these chicken nuggets are super easy to make, freeze well, and create an easy snack or meal to feed even the pickiest of eaters.

Vegan Pierogi with Potato and Leek

Tender and delicious, these Vegan Pierogi with Potato and Leek are the perfect appetizer or a side dish. Topped with caramelized onions or shallots, these little vegan dumplings are easier than you think and completely customizable as you can fill them with just about anything.

Nut-Free Vegan Ranch Dressing

Creamy, zesty, and traditional in flavor, this easy Nut-Free Vegan Ranch Dressing is easy to make and free of oils, nuts, and sugar. It’s also packed with plant-based protein and takes just 5 minutes to whiz up in any kind of blender! It makes the perfect dip for fresh veggies, crackers, or chips.

Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Sauce with Fries

This ultra creamy Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Sauce is crazy delicious, so easy to make and packed with nutrients--but kids won't taste the cauliflower. Put it on homemade fries, pasta, other veggies, chips, or anything you like.

Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish (Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)

Nothing says childhood more than Goldfish crackers! Now you can make your own Homemade Gluten-Free & Vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed! A healthy snack recipe mom's and kids will love!

Vegan Ricotta Cheese

Creamy, thick, nut-free, and delicious, this easy Vegan Ricotta Cheese is ready in only 5 minutes for whatever deliciousness you have planned! It’s protein packed and low in fat. We love to spread it on toast or crackers!

Vegan Nut-Free Cheddar Cheese

This vegan nut-free cheddar cheese does everything dairy cheese does--it melts, shreds, and slices, but it’s totally free of any nuts, oil, or animal products! In 10 minutes of prep time and a brief time in the refrigerator, you can enjoy a delicious vegan cheddar on crackers, pizza, pasta, grilled cheese and more!

Vegan Cheese Ball (Nut-Free)

Creamy and loaded with flavor, this awesome Vegan Cheese Ball is easy to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for an appetizer or party snack. Highlight it on a vegan snack board or just dig in with some crackers and enjoy!

Photo Credit: www.texanerin.com

Vegan Popcorn - Texanerin Baking

This vegan popcorn is super easy to make, is relatively nutritious and makes for a healthy snack. Kids will have so much fun watching it pop on the stovetop!

Loaded Vegan Potato Nachos with Queso

These loaded vegan potato nachos are healthy and delicious--and bridge the gap between snack and meal. Share them with a friend or enjoy all to yourself and load them up with whatever you like.

Vegan Crab Rangoon

These delicious baked Vegan Crab Rangoon are a healthy and easy twist on a traditional take out appetizer. You can fry them if you wish, but I provide a simple method for getting a nicely browned & crispy baked version.

Photo Credit: jamjarkitchen.com

Air Fryer Tater Tots - The Jam Jar Kitchen

These vegan and gluten free Air Fryer Tater Tots are ridiculously easy to make and just so crispy and delicious! You'll never cook frozen tater tots in the oven again!

Photo Credit: alekasgettogether.com

CRUNCHY Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

These crunchy sweet potato chips are made in the air fryer! They're healthy, easy, and fun for kids, especially older kids who may be able to make them themselves.

Photo Credit: theveganlunchbox.co.uk

Vegan Pesto Cheese Swirls

These pesto cheese swirls are simple lunch box pastries with a filling of vegan pesto and vegan cheese.

Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack for the whole family and can be made sweet or spicy or even plain with a drizzle of olive oil. They are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and offer you fiber and protein.

SWEET Vegan Snacks

Here's a ton of deliciously sweet vegan snacks for kids.

The Best Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Creamy, rich, and easy to make, this is the best vegan chocolate pudding you’ll ever make, and the last recipe you’ll need. Only a few minutes to absolutely incredible chocolaty goodness.

Easy Coconut Cacao Granola

Crunchy, chocolaty, healthy and quick, this easy coconut cacao granola is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free! Packed with natural chocolate and coconut flakes, this granola is perfect to prep at the beginning of your week to eat with breakfasts, snacks, smoothies--even dessert!

Vegan and Gluten-free Chia Seed Puddings

These Vegan and Gluten-free Chia Seed Puddings are healthy enough for breakfast, delicious enough for dessert, and easy enough for anyone to make! You only need 3 ingredients to make the basic recipe, and you can modify it in any way that you would like.

Chocolate Bliss Balls

These Chocolate Bliss Balls make the perfect snack or dessert and are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and freezer friendly! Throw them together in less than 15 minutes and chill to desired temperature. Or just eat the mixture with a spoon--we won’t tell.

Vegan Coconut Almond Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

These super simple vegan coconut almond butter cookies are chewy, sweet, absolutely delicious and they happen to be gluten-free! Taking just a half hour to make, they are the perfect cookie to dunk in milk or enjoy with afternoon tea, or they are great to serve at a party!

Mango Nice Cream

Creamy, dreamy, luscious mango nice cream made from mangoes and bananas! Use any frozen fruit you or your kids like.

Vegan Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies (No Chill)

These Vegan Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies require no refrigeration and are so soft and chewy (even after a few days, if they last that long!). They're super easy (perfect for kids helping), take less than 20 minutes, and so tasty even non-vegans will love them.

Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins (Gluten-Free)

These luscious, fluffy, Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins are an easy snack or dessert especially when you've got some ripe bananas just chilling on the counter. Fun for kids to make too and easily customizable, these muffins are free of refined sugar, soy, gluten, nuts (leave out walnuts) so enjoy!

Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread

This Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Bread is super easy and simple with only 9 ingredients and 1 bowl to clean! A fun recipe to make when you're baking with kids or easy enough to make on a weekend morning, this banana bread is oil-free, healthy, moist, and delicious.

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Vegan Edible Cookie Dough

This healthy easy vegan edible cookie dough is made from chickpeas, dates, nut butter, and oats. It takes just 5 minutes to whip up and is a delicious, high protein snack or dessert.

Vegan Dutch Baby with Caramelized Peaches

This incredibly easy Vegan Dutch Baby is served with caramelized peaches (or any fruit) and a dusting of powdered sugar for a delicious and impressive breakfast, dessert, or brunch recipe--or even a great shareable snack! Assemble in minutes and bake for 25 to get a delicious family-friendly vegan dish in under a half hour.

Vegan Cranberry Muffins

These delicious and easy Vegan Cranberry Muffins are loaded with tart fresh cranberries (option for dried), a hint of orange, and chocolate chips. They take just 5 minutes to mix up and are the perfect breakfast, dessert, or snack in fall and winter.

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Banana Spring Rolls

You’re going to love how absolutely easy it is to make these Banana Spring Rolls. Each bite brings both the creaminess of peanut butter and bananas with the contrast of crispyness from the air fried spring rolls.q

Photo Credit: www.asweetalternative.com

Banana Chocolate Popsicles

These banana chocolate popsicles are a great way to use up ripe bananas. They’re kid-approved, easy to make, and delicious.

Photo Credit: www.rainbownourishments.com

Raw Vegan Brownies (5 ingredients)

Fudgy raw vegan brownies, perfect for when you want an indulgent but healthier treat. Kids will love making these with you as they can lick the bowl as much as they want!

Photo Credit: www.myplantifulcooking.com

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus

Incredibly fudgy and creamy, this cookie dough hummus is great as a dip for chips and fruit slices! A great way to sneak in beans into your kids diet.

Photo Credit: www.runningtothekitchen.com

Chickpea Blondies - Rich & Gooey GF/Vegan Chickpea Blondie Recipe

These chickpea blondies studded with chocolate chips are a naturally gluten-free, vegan and healthier spin on the traditional recipe. With a soft, gooey and fudgy texture, their richness is unparalleled for an “alternative” treat.

Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Soft, simple, and delicious, these Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffins are sweet, bright, and easy to make for breakfast or dessert! Top them with my 3-minute blueberry glaze for a little extra sweetness.

Vegan Mug Brownie

This rich and chocolaty Vegan Mug Brownie is possibly the easiest and fastest dessert there is. All you need to do is mix it up and microwave it and POOF! You have a delicious vegan brownie in a mug.

Photo Credit: culinaryshades.com

Strawberry Sorbet With Ice Cream Maker

This strawberry sorbet is a perfect kids treat especially for the summer. It is vegan and kids will love it.

Photo Credit: www.coupleofseeds.com

Amazing Vegan Gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes

We knew we had a winner when our daughter's friend tried it and loved it over a gluten/dairy full cupcake that she was comparing it to!

Photo Credit: organicallyaddison.com

Healthy Snickers Smoothie (Vegan)

This Snickers Smoothie is creamy and thick! Kids love this smoothie because it tastes like soft serve ice cream!

Photo Credit: delightfulplate.com

Vietnamese Avocado Mousse Ice Cream (Kem Bo)

Vietnamese Avocado Mousse Ice Cream is a rich and creamy dessert with crunchy toasted coconut flakes topping. Kids will love it!

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips Recipe

Make this Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips in just 10 minutes before your next pool party! It’s made with tons of fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwi, and mango, with crispy cinnamon tortilla chips for dipping.

Photo Credit: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

Apricot and Coconut Bars

Apricot and Coconut Bars are quickly and easily made and are a great healthy option when you’re in need of an energy boost. These no-bake bars are free of refined sugar, are vegan and gluten-free. As well, they are made with ingredients which are easily found in the supermarket.

Photo Credit: www.brighteyedbaker.com

5-Ingredient Strawberry Almond Cereal Bars {GF, Vegan, No-Bake}

These vegan and gluten-free no-bake cereal bars are a great treat for kids and adults. With none of the additives of store-bought bars, this flavorful recipe is great for breakfast or snacks on-the-go.

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

Perfect Vegan Doughnuts Made with Yeast (Vegan Donut Recipe)

These vegan doughnuts are phenomenal! No one will every know they're vegan, even your kids!

Photo Credit: iheartvegetables.com

Apple Nachos

So simple, yet easy and delicious! Kids will be asking for these apple nachos again and again.

Photo Credit: mypureplants.com

Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (+3 Add-In Options)

These cookies are the easiest 3-ingredient vegan cookies ever. Even my 5-year old daughter can make them without help. No sugar added, no gluten, no oil. Nutritious and delicious.

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