7 Of My Personal Favorite Plant-Based Snacks

Marcos Hurtado
Feb 25, 2017 · 3 min read

How many times has the vending machine full of packaged and heavily processed snacks stared you in the face while tempting you with sugar, salt, and yellow 5? Finding the right snacks can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be.

Personally, I prepare my own snacks in advanced (sometimes days ahead of time) so I can just grab them and get ready to go. So here are 7 of my favorite plant-based snacks that are not just delicious and convenient, but also good for you! (It’s a rare combination, I know)

  1. Mixed Nuts:

This one is too easy. Just grab a handful and throw them in a container. No need to wash or cut them so they are pretty quick to prepare and package. (Preferably raw nuts)

2. Cucumber:

Chop them up in slices or take bites out of it. Add seasoning and squeeze a lemon to have am amazing, yet simple snack.

3. Asparagus:

Boil 3 days worth of asparagus and throw them in separate containers to have a quick and healthy snack whenever you are hungry.

4. Yams:

Chop these up into small slices so they cook evenly and quickly. Add cinnamon for a bit extra flavor.

5. Guacamole:

One of mankind’s greatest inventions. Guacamole is easy to prepare with just avocado, lemon, onion, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro. Make sure to eat it right after prepping it since it turns dark and weird rather quickly. Eat it with chips or a tortilla.

6. Pineapple:

It’s a great snack for the morning since it’s packed with enzymes and vitamins. I usually chop one up for 3 days worth of fruit

7. Rice cake sandwiches:

This is like the best thing ever! Banana, peanut butter, and rice cakes! Try it out and let me know if you like it.

I hope this gave you some ideas to try out some healthy and quick snacks. Let me know if you have any other suggestions for topics and make sure to double tap that heart if you enjoyed this post.

Marcos Hurtado

Written by

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade