Diary of a dairy-free revolution
As fans of Plant Snacks (mostly for their cheesy vegan flavors), we were happy to sample this cheddar version of the “plant thins.” These little thins are crispy, flavorful, and quite addictive. Yet (we like to tell ourselves) they’re also quite healthy: the flour is made of whole grain corn, cassava root, pea protein, psyllium … Read more
Yay (again) for Trader Joe’s! These chocolate mini cones are this summer’s best vegan discovery. The ice cream has a coconut-milk base and is deliciously chocolatey. There is also a chocolate drizzle on top and in the cone, which is absolutely delightful. And the cone itself is a perfect waffle cone, with plenty of sweetness … Read more
These Baci Bites from Pizza Oggi are a wonderful vegan appetizer. They are crispy with lovely Italian spices, including amazing Beyond Meat sausage crumbles (adding 5 grams of protein per serving). Pizza Oggi is known for its gluten-free pizzas and crusts, and this cauliflower crust is delicious. It got crispy in the oven and was … Read more
Thank you, Trader Joe’s, for a new vegan snack! These puffs are made with corn, rice, quinoa, and tons of spices — and thanks to the jalapeño, they’ve got an incredible kick. These puffy snacks are not as substantial as Hippeas, but the spices are wonderful, and some snackers might prefer a lighter crunch (though … Read more
If you’re in the mood for vegan nibbles, look no further: These vegan pepperoni pizza bites from Morningstar Farms are just the thing. These little bites are not only delicious but they do have 9 grams of protein per serving (about 6 bites), so they’re not as much of a junk food as they may … Read more
With New Year’s Eve coming up, we thought we’d focus on snacks. These Plant Snacks were on sale and so we decided to try them, even though the phrase “vegan goat cheese” sounded a bit odd. Yet these snacks turned out to be delicious. Made with cassava root flour, the chips are light and crispy … Read more