Vegan Friendly Snacks That’ll Nail Your 4pm Cravings

Remember when everyone was going crazy for 'energy balls'? Well, it's not too late to get involved. And if you're going to I'd recommend starting with this cute looking raspberry and coconut ones by My Fussy Eater. The matter of whether or not honey is considered vegan or not is hotly contested in the veganism world, but if you're of the opinion that no, honey is not vegan, then ditch the honey from the recipe, swap it for agave nectar or maple syrup and you've got yourself a really yummy healthy snack to munch on.

Bet you didn't think the words 'breakfast' and 'brownie' would ever go hand in hand, did you? Well, thanks this recipe right here over on the it is now. They're rich, fudgey and require zero baking at all. Dreamy.

Banana bread, aka, the undisputed king of breads with stuff in them, was given the vegan-treatment over on the Hell Yeah It's Vegan blog and we're into it. It takes a bit of time, but doesn't it look worth it!

Cadbury's Toffee Crisp were up there as one of my all time favourite chocolate bars growing up. But, even though they seem to have disappeared from the shelves of all of my local supermarkets, Wallflower Kitchen's recipe will give you something pretty close.

If you're upset about Reece's famous Pieces not hitting the vegan scale, here's your replacement: peanut butter balls by Namely Marley.

We've all dabbled in vegetable crisps a couple of times, but what about fruit crisps like the ones on the Williams Sonoma website. They take practically no time at all (like, 25 mins) and sound delicious.

Boy, does Texanerin Baking have a treat for you. Let us introduce you to berry bars that will make you feel super accomplished after making and (if there are any left) can be frozen for future bouts of the munchies.

Yep, you heard. Sweet potato doughnuts a la FriFran. The recipe makes 20 miniature bite-sized morsels of wonderfulness and are almost too pretty to look at for too long without drooling.

Who can resist the smell of freshly baked pretzels? No one, that's who. And lucky for us, we don't have to. Follow the Hot For Food blog recipe and never look back.

Well, we had to throw a savory option in for good measure, didn't we? If you're bored of carrots and hummus and fancy a bit of a challenge give these packed spring rolls a try. The Minimalist Baker recipe has crispy tofu and a satay-esque almond butter dipping sauce. Hungry yet?

These have to top the list of the best healthy crisps out there. These probiotic puffs are made with ancient supergrain - Sorghum. A nutritional powerhouse rich with vitamins and minerals, it helps boost your energy levels and is the world's first and only Vegan Society approved probiotic, tested in a bio-tech lab to ensure it's good for your gut. On top of that, it's eco-friendly and sustainable, as Sorghum uses a staggering 50% less water to harvest vs. corn.But other than the health benefits, these crisps are just genuinely really delicious. Our cupboards will be stocked with these forever more.

Fancy a taste of the tropics, whatever the weather? This divine, organic, dark chocolate bar from Seed and Bean is bursting with coconut and raspberry. Be warned: it's all too easy to scoff the lot in one go.

These popped chickpea snacks are vegan plus gluten and peanut free. They taste lush and come at a very pocket-friendly price. Plus are under 100 calories per 20g bag, if that's your snacking vibe.

Forest Feast uses delicious ingredients, sourcing them both responsibly and carefully before creating them into incredible snacks. With a resealable packet, the dried mango pieces are perfect to share with friends, or to nibble on the go.

Fancy doing something caring while you crunch? These seaweed crisps subscribe to the 1% For The Planet Program, meaning that 1% of sales from this range goes towards charities in support of environmental causes. They taste GREAT too.

Ombar's Coco Mylk is incredibly creamy just like milk chocolate, but without any of the dairy! Not only is the mylk bar totally dairy-free, but it's enriched with a healthy dose of live cultures! What more could you want?!

The masterminds behind the Nākd bar have answered our prayers and added a salted caramel flavour to its existing range of popular bars.

Going vegan but worried about eating out? Don't worry, your favourite cinema stack is suitable for vegans!

These thai sweet chilli waves are the way to our hearts. Not only are the delicious lentil crisps vegan, but they're also less than 99 kcal per bag. Winner, winner, lentil dinner!

Who isn't wild for oats right now? And those clever cats at Oatly have expanded beyond the best milk for your vegan latte into a thick, delicious, not-really-milk shake.

If you want to drink this delicious, creamy, oat-based custard straight from the carton then we won't judge. Seriously, it's that good. Alternatively, it whips up like magic to double the size and is great for topping fruit, pies, or - frankly - just scoffing down with a spoon.

Graze have invented a satisfyingly crunchy mix of pretzel bites, peas, broad beans and corn. And what's even better, this tasty snack is a source of fibre and protein, yet contains just 107 kcals per portion.

Coconuts Organic ice cream is made with coconut cream and unrefined coconut sugar (plus just a few more natural ingredients) to create a deliciously smooth and creamy texture. It's so irresistibly good, you'll be heading back to the supermarket for every flavour on the shelf.

This healthy chocolate is all kinds of good, from the packaging to the ingredients to the sustainable farming that made it. The new pink sea-salt and dark choc flavour is our fave, at 85% chocolate with pink sea salt for added zing.

Who said fast food can't be vegan? Pop these convenient little pouches in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and you've got yourself a warm, nourishing lunch for just £3.50. Available in three delicious variations, Italian Ragu, Mexican Chilli and Moroccan Tagine.

Vegan gluten-free cookies are tough to get right, often being dry, claggy or boring. Gato manages to avoid these pitfalls, landing perfectly in the 'bloody lovely' category. A delicious treat without any of the guilt – perfect. The Cookie Monster Box includes four packs of Cookies N Cream, plus three packs of Cookie Bites too.

Purition has just launched its new beetroot range, and we tried out this chocolate and beetroot nutritional shake. Add the powder to your blender with a banana, some milk, or whatever you fancy, and whisk up a nutritious drink. We found adding more fruit takes away some of the earthiness from the beetroot, which isn't to everyone's taste.