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7 plant based snacks we bet you’ve never tried (+ you can make these all at home!)

Do you ever dream up weird, wacky, wonderful flavour combos and wonder what they'd be like? Maybe go so far as to put them together? And every once in awhile discover...



Do you ever dream up weird, wacky, wonderful flavour combos and wonder what they'd be like? Maybe go so far as to put them together? And every once in awhile discover you actually made a good thing?

Us too... Read on for our favourite (pretty weird) quick, easy, cheap, niche vegan snacks. And let us know yours if you have any masterpieces worth sharing, we would love to know. Get ready to open your tastebuds to some new flavour pairing combinations we bet you've never sampled...

1) Nooch toast


Wait wait, hold on a second — don't knock this one 'til you've tried it. If you don't like coconut oil, read on, but other folks, trust me, I know it sounds completely whack, but you have to go with me on this; live a little. Alright, now that you're sitting down - spread some coconut oil on toast, don't be shy with that badness. Next, sprinkle on a heavy coating of nooch (nutritional yeast for the rookies out there), and top with a little sprinkling of salt. If you like it, and you wanna level up, add a final layer of coconut oil on top of all this. 

Yeah yeah, sounds crazy. Sickening. Whack. Just listen, try it, you might be surprised. To me, this was a self-made invention that blew my mind, because, imo, it tastes like a delicious salty cheesy crunchy marmite hug.

2) Rice paper bacon


Photo & recipe via Yup It's Vegan!

Whoa, whoa whoa! You've heard of tempeh bacon, coconut bacon, seitan, eggplant (/aubergine), heck, even mushroom bacon. But you came this far and hadn't crossed paths with this mind-blowing lovechild? Wild! Look, we tried all the other stuff, and sure, it's nice, but nothing comes close to the perfect balance of crisp, sweet, chewy, salty, and smokiness that's achieved with this method. Trust, I've fed this to a non-vegan whose mind was blown.

3) Candied or roast sweet potato, with peanut butter, maple syrup & jam (PBJ sweet potato)


Photo via Healthier Steps & recipe suggestion here

For all our sweet tooths out there, this could be a two-part journey, if you want it to be. Candied or roast sweet potato, with PBJ (peanut butter + jelly). Top with cinnamon or whatever you feel!

4) Spaghetti & hummus


Photo via Feel Good Foodie and recipe suggestion here

Pasta pasta! Belissimo. For the most simple palettes, the time poor and the straight up lazy. This is a versatile easy snack OR meal to whip up - just add water and season at your preference!

5) Suman


Photo via Kawaling Pinoy, recipe here

For my coconut lovers. Suman — a Filipino streetfood delicacy and type of rice cake made from sticky sweet rice cooked in coconut milk or coconut cream, and is then wrapped in banana or palm leaves before being steamed. Topped with a sprinkle of coconut sugar, vegan coconut caramel sauce and shredded coconut, optionally served with mango; this simple yet satisfying snack will cure your afternoon hunger and sweet cravings.

6) Cauliflower pops

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How golden are these Cauliflower Pops? 😍⁣⁣⁣⁠ Check out @thefoodietakeflight’s 4-ingredient recipe below~ 😊⁣⁣⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁣⁠ ===⁣⁣⁣⁠ 4-INGREDIENT CAULIFLOWER POPS ⁣⁣⁣⁠ Recipe by @thefoodietakesflight⁣⁣⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁣⁠ Ingredients:⁣⁣⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ • 650g cauliflower florets (from 2 medium heads)⁣⁣⁣⁠ • 3 cloves garlic, minced⁣⁣⁣⁠ • 1 tsp salt, or to taste⁣⁣⁣⁠ • ½ cup all-purpose flour⁣⁣⁣⁠ • Chopped basil and tomato ketchup or your favourite dipping sauce, for serving⁣⁣⁣⁠ • Canola oil or other neutral oil, for frying⁣⁣⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁣⁠ Instructions:⁣⁣⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 1. Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until cooked through. Process until it turns into a very fine consistency, almost like mashed potato. Transfer mixture into a bowl. ⁣⁣⁠ 2. Add in the minced garlic, salt, and flour. Mix well.⁣⁣⁣⁠ 3. Scoop around ½ tbsp of the mixture. Form into small balls.⁣⁣⁣⁠ 4. Heat oil in a frying pan. Once hot, add in the balls. You make need to cook them in 2-3 batches depending on the size of your pan. ⁣⁣⁣⁠ 5. Cook until the balls are golden brown and crisp on all sides. ⁣⁣⁣⁠ 6. Remove the balls from the pan and then place in a strainer to drain excess oil. Turn off heat once all balls are cooked. ⁣⁣⁣⁠ 7. Garnish with some chopped basil, if desire. Dip in your favourite dipping sauce -- I used ketchup for mine. Enjoy!⁣⁣⁣⁠ .⁣⁣⁣⁠ .⁣⁣⁣⁠ .⁣⁣⁣⁠ #cheaplazyvegan #cheaplazygang #veganism #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #veganfood #veganrecipes #whatveganseat #bestofvegan #whatvegansmake #healthy #fitness #fitfam #fitspo #foodie #foodporn #veganfoodporn #eatclean #cleaneating #thefoodietakesflight

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Word to this — easier than it sounds and looks, with only 4 ingredients and a small amount of labour. Try these and let us know how good they are! You could even get creative experimenting with different vegetables/potatoes/orrrr a mac & cheez edition. YUM 👅

7) Flatbread crisps


Photo via Pinch Of Yum

OK OK, maybe this one isn't so niche, maybe some of you have tried it, maybe not.. But it's so delicious and easy we had to throw this in. Flatbread with olive oil, salt, pepper (lots of pepper). Just use your choice of flatbread, thin wrap, pita bread, etc, drizzle in some oil and the aforementioned, bake in the oven until crisp... That's it! Your own restaurant-style crisps. Promise these will impress with some wine and vegan cheese as an appetiser at any dinner party.

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