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Modern platter of vegan snacks with chickpea balls, sweet potato hummus, and roasted edamame on a clean, natural surface in warm daylight

How to Make Vegan Snacks

Learn how to make vegan snacks that are quick, addictive, and packed with flavor. These easy, plant-based recipes are perfect for meal prep, cravings, or a healthy midday bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Serves
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups shelled edamame thawed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Add chickpeas, almond butter, syrup, oats, vanilla, and salt to a food processor and blend until sticky; roll into balls and chill.
  • Toss edamame with oil, garlic, paprika, and salt, then roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until crisp.
  • Blend sweet potato, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, cumin, and salt into a smooth hummus, thinning with water as needed.

Notes

Substitute almond butter with peanut or sunflower seed butter. Store all snacks in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze chickpea balls for up to 1 month. Serve hummus with pita, crackers, or fresh veggie sticks.
Keyword healthy vegan snacks, plant-based snacks, vegan snacks