15 Easy Vegan Appetizers & Snacks

Looking for vegan appetizers & snacks that are actually easy to make? Here are 15 of my favorites, from quick weeknight options to make-ahead ideas, all built on simple, wholesome ingredients.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it contains no meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey. Check labels on packaged products such as sauces and chocolate.

At a Glance

  • 15 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 35 minutes
  • 5 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Matcha Pistachio Energy Balls in 15 minutes
  • Calories: about 35 to 250 per serving

Vegan Appetizers & Snacks

1
Vibrant green matcha pistachio energy balls coated in fine matcha powder on a white plate.
Matcha Pistachio Energy Balls
Ready in 15 minutes · 118 calories per serving.
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2
Four avocado halves filled with colorful tomato and onion salsa on a white plate.
Pico De Gallo Stuffed Avocados
Ready in 15 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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3
A plate of round mint chocolate energy balls with mini chocolate chips
Mint Chocolate Energy Balls
Ready in 15 minutes · 95 calories per serving.
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4
A plate of golden Mango Date Energy Balls coated in white shredded coconut
Mango Date Energy Balls
Ready in 20 minutes · 115 calories per serving.
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5
A colorful bowl of fresh Cowboy Caviar with tortilla chips on the side, ready to be served at a summer gathering.
Cowboy Caviar
Ready in 20 minutes · 250 calories per serving.
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6
A bowl of golden, crispy baked plantain chips on a wooden surface
Baked Plantain Chips
Ready in 30 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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7
Golden brown herbed cassava tortilla chips arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Herbed Cassava Tortilla Chips
Ready in 35 minutes · 185 calories per serving.
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8
A close-up of perfectly golden and crispy homemade kale chips seasoned with sea salt, ready to be enjoyed as a healthy snack.
How to Make Kale Chips
Ready in 35 minutes · 80 calories per serving.
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9
A tray of golden brown roasted chickpeas seasoned with smoked paprika and sea salt
Roasted Chickpeas
Ready in 40 minutes · 120 calories per serving.
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10
A wooden plate filled with round pumpkin energy balls studded with mini dark chocolate chips.
Pumpkin Energy Balls
Ready in 45 minutes · 110 calories per serving.
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11
A plate of round banana bread energy balls with chopped walnuts and oats.
Banana Bread Energy Balls
Ready in 45 minutes · 95 calories per serving.
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12
A close up of golden brown multi-seed crackers broken into shards on a piece of parchment paper.
Ultimate Multi-Seed Crackers
Ready in 80 minutes · 85 calories per serving.
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13
A bowl of creamy white cannellini beans tossed in a clear herb and olive oil dressing with red onions.
Marinated White Beans
Ready in 135 minutes · 225 calories per serving.
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14
Thinly sliced golden brown apple chips sprinkled with cinnamon on a baking sheet.
Cinnamon Apple Chips
Ready in 165 minutes · 95 calories per serving.
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15
Golden candied ginger pieces coated in sugar crystals on a white plate, homemade crystallized ginger recipe
Candied Ginger (Crystallized Ginger)
Ready in 555 minutes · 35 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really vegan?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Brands vary, so always read the labels on packaged ingredients.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Matcha Pistachio Energy Balls is the fastest, ready in about 15 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 35 to 250 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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