21 Vegan Bodybuilding Snacks Quick and Easy [High Protein]
Let’s be honest here, sometimes you just don’t have time to prepare a full-course vegan bodybuilding meal or a complicated, ultra-healthy snack. Often times it’s just easier to have some premade vegan bodybuilding snacks at hand to grab and eat on the go. The problem is, most snacks are super processed, full of added sugar, and low in protein. Of course, when choosing a snack, you still want to make sure it has the right nutritional profile (without tasting like dirt) for your physique needs. That’s why I created this list of 21 of the best vegan bodybuilding snacks.
Looking for something more substantial than a snack? Check out the Best Vegan Meal Replacement Shakes for 2021.
Check out this video for 5 of the best homemade vegan snacks for building muscle:
Vegan Bodybuilding Snacks
1. Frooze Balls
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 5 balls (one pack)
Calories: 320
Fat: 18g
Carbs: 30g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 28g
Protein: 7g
Gluten Free
These little peanut-butter filled energy balls taste sweet without going overboard. The sugar is all natural and they have 7 grams of protein per serving!
2. Oh! Nuts Roasted Salted Pumpkin Seeds
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1oz
Calories: 150
Fat: 13g
Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 7g
Gluten Free
Keto Friendly
These tasty, savory little snacks are packed full of healthy fats, with 7 grams of protein per serving!
3. Sabra Snackers Classic Hummus with Pita Chips
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1 container
Calories: 370
Fat: 23g
Carbs: 36g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 11g
A classic combination of hummus and pita chips, this is one of the best bodybuilding snacks between meals to keep you full of energy and satiated. 11 grams of protein per tiny snack pack!
4. Sabra Breakfast Avocado Toast
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1 tray
Calories: 190
Fat: 13g
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 4g
Everyone loves avocado toast, right? Sabra has made this delicious little snack on the go that is full of healthy fats and is a great vegan bodybuilding breakfast snack in a pinch.
5. Louisville Vegan Jerky
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1oz
Calories: 80
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 4g
Gluten Free
Vegans can finally enjoy some good old jerky! Made from textured soy protein, this is one of the few vegan jerkys that actually tastes as good – if not better – than it’s animal-based counterpart. Great high protein on-the-go snack!
6. Trader Joe’s Seasoned Kale Chips
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1/2 package
Calories: 120
Fat: 7g
Carbs: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 4g
Kale. Need I say more? Everyone knows how many vitamins and nutrients are packed into kale, and these chips are seasoned perfectly. 4 grams of protein per serving!
7. Biena Foods Vegan Chickpea Snack
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1oz (50 chickpeas)
Calories: 120
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 18g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 5g
These tasty little puffs are packed full of 5 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving! Try the Rockin’ Ranch flavor and thank me later.
8. Simply 7 Quinoa Curls
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1 bag
Calories: 110
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 4g
Gluten Free
These crunchy curls are relatively low carb, while still possessing 4 grams of protein per serving!
9. WonderSlim Pea Protein Snack Chips
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1.25oz (1 bag)
Calories: 140
Fat: 3.5g
Carbs: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 10g
Gluten Free
Sugar Free
This is a truly healthy chip, made mainly out of pea protein. People tend to either love the taste or hate it, but you cannot beat 10g of protein per serving for a chip!
10. Harvest Snaps Green Pea Snack Crisps
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1 bag
Calories: 130
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 16g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 5g
Gluten Free
Sugar Free
These crunchy pea snacks are lightly salted and much more delicious than you would think. They are truly addicting, so watch out!
11. BRAMI Lupini Beans Snack
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1.76oz
Calories: 60
Fat: 1g
Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 7g
Gluten Free
Keto Friendly
These lupini beans are an absolute nutritional powerhouse. Perfect for a cutting vegan bodybuilding diet, they are packed with 7 grams of protein and only 60 calories per serving. Unlike most snacks, they have a “wet” texture to them, which you may just grow to love!
12. Beanitos Restaurant Style White Bean Chips
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1oz (11 chips)
Calories: 130
Fat: 7g
Carbs: 14g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 5g
Gluten Free
These tortilla chips are made from whole great northern beans, and let me tell you, when you’re done with them you won’t want to go back to normal corn tortilla chips. Packed with 5 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per serving.
13. Smucker’s Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 190
Fat: 16g
Carbs: 7g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 8g
Sugar Free
This peanut butter is all natural. It’s 99% peanuts and a dash of salt. Can’t beat the simplicity of it and it tastes awesome as well! Make sure to stir it up well and add this classic to your vegan bodybuilding grocery list!
14. Trader Joe’s New Peanut Butter Granola
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 2/3 cup
Calories: 260
Fat: 12g
Carbs: 29g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 11g
This serves as one of the higher calorie bodybuilding protein snacks between meals or as part of a vegan bulking breakfast. This granola is delicious with 11 grams of protein per serving!
15. Bada Bean Bada Boom
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1oz (pack of 24)
Calories: 100
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 15g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 7g
Made out of fava beans, these little bean snacks are tasty and pack a crunch. Tons of different flavors to choose from! You cannot go wrong with 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving!
16. enjoy life protein bites
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 4 pieces
Calories: 220
Fat: 14g
Carbs: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 8g
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Perfect for those with allergy sensitivities, these protein bites pack a punch with 220 calories and 8 grams of protein per serving. Great on-the-go snack to keep making your vegan gains!
17. good! Snacks vegan protein bar
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 220
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 29g
Fiber: 12g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 15g
Gluten Free
These protein bars taste great and actually have a nice texture – unlike a lot of the plant-based protein bars on the market. 12 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein per serving make it one of the better vegan bodybuilding snacks for gains!
18. Nature’s Garden Heart Healthy Trail Mix
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 140
Fat: 9g
Carbs: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 4g
A brilliant and delicious trail mix containing: walnuts, cranberries, raisins, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), almonds, and dark chocolate. One of the best on-the-go vegan bodybuilding snacks between meals to keep you satiated and full of energy.
19. Popcorners Flex Barbecue Protein Chips
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1oz (24 crisps)
Calories: 90
Fat: 2.5g
Carbs: 12g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 10g
Gluten Free
Packed with 10 grams of soy protein per serving, these chips are thick, crunchy, and tasty!
20. The Daily Crave Lentil Chips
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1oz (1 bag)
Calories: 140
Fat: 7g
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 4g
Gluten Free
Made primarily out of lentil flour, these chips have the perfect crunch and a great taste. 4 grams of protein per serving!
21. Seapoint Farms Mighty Lil’ Lentils
Nutritional Profile:
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 150
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 15g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 5g
Gluten Free
Made almost entirely out of lentils, this little snack is surprisingly tasty! 5 grams of fiber and protein per serving!
Looking for DIY vegan bodybuilding snack recipes? Here are a couple great resources to get you started: