There are many reasons to go vegetarian apart from concerns for animal mistreatment. However, living a meatless lifestyle can sometimes make it challenging to get all the vitamins and protein necessary for a healthy well-balanced diet. If you are looking for something to munch on that satisfies both your health and diet needs, these vegetarian snack foods are your best options out there!
Greek Yogurt Topped With Berries
If you are looking for a snack that is creamy, delicious, and nutritious, greek yogurt is your best choice! This thick style of yogurt is high in protein, which helps keep you feeling full for more hours and helps with muscle growth. To add a fruity flavor, try topping your yogurt with berries. They are full of antioxidants! Strawberries are super low in calories, and blueberries are great for your brain and cardiovascular health.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great snack or breakfast option to keep you cozy and healthy. Oats are full of fiber which helps with digestion, and the water needed for preparation also helps with keeping you hydrated. The best part? With having a plain flavor, oatmeal is very easy to doctor up. Nut butters, fruit, honey, you name it!
Sliced Apples With Nut Butter
This is a go-to snack and dessert option for many people. The sticky richness of nut butters combined with the juicy sweetness of apples makes for a powerful, tasty combo. Nut butters are great sources of healthy fats and protein, whereas apples are high in fiber and antioxidants. Some studies show apples even help to ward of diabetes and heart disease. Talk about a winning combo!
Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy roasted chickpeas are the savory snack you didn’t know you needed in your life. Not only are they easy to prepare yourself at home, but this snack is loaded in fiber and protein. You can eat them alone or top them on your salad to satisfy your hunger all day long.
Green Power Smoothie
When using all natural ingredients, smoothies can be a powerful refreshing addition to your day. Blending together berries, greens (such as spinach or kale), vegan milk, and a nut butter packs all the nutrients, carbs and protein you need in one. No longer will your diet be lacking with this well-rounded snack!
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