When it comes to being on a vegan diet, many people seem to struggle with finding enough protein. However, the good news is, there are actually a lot of ways to increase your protein intake, without having to consume animal products.
These days there are a plethora of high-protein vegan snack options to have on a healthy diet. In fact, many plant-based foods have a naturally high protein content.
For example, chia seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds and even pumpkin seeds are a great as high-protein snacks. Plus, they are also high in healthy fats as well. You could even make yourself your own trail mix out of these seeds and a few nuts as a quick snack. A great addition to your healthy plant-based snacks draw with simple ingredients.
Whether you like the super sweet options, or you’re looking for a plant based protein, or anything in between. In this article i will aim to help you can find delicious protein bars here in the UK…
That Protein – Vegan Protein Powder
If you’re looking for a plant based protein powder that isn’t grainy, then you might just love this one as much as i do. As it’s filled with vitamins and minerals, it isn’t super sweet and it’s perfect as a shake, in your porridge, smoothie or overnight oats for an extra protein boost. You could even try topping off your porridge or overnight oats with a drizzle of almond butter and using almond milk instead of water to make it extra protein rich.
I love to mix the chocolate powder with either the peanut or the mocha powder. This creates a super flavour combo in my morning porridge because they taste so damn good!
Nutritional Information
- £13.99 – £16.99 per bag
- 14 grams of protein per 25 gram serving
- Plant protein
- Contains vitmains & minerals
Flavour Options
- Chocolate – Super chocolatey and smooth. Great for shakes or in porridge.
- Peanut – Perfect for peanut butter lovers, very nutty.
- Mocha – If you love coffee, this one is for you.
- Hemp – More of an earthy taste. Won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Not sweet.
- Pumpkin – Again, this one is very earthy tasting, not sweet at all.
Love Vegan Plant Protein Bars
These high protein vegan snacks from Love Vegan are ideal for on the go due to their smaller size. The perfect protein snack to put in your pocket, or lunch box.
Unlike most protein bars, they don’t have any filing, or topping. They are simple and tasty, yet for something so small, they can fill you up quickly.
We loved all x3 flavours, yet my personal favourite was the salted caramel (pictured below) as it was slightly sweeter than the others.
Nutritional Information
- £25.00 box of x20
- 9.2 grams of vegan protein per 45g bar
- Plant based protein
- Wheat free
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
Flavour Options
- Cacao, Cashew and Morello Cherry
- Salted Caramel
- Cookies and Cream
Huel Complete Protein
Huel is a great protein shake option for those wanting a little bit extra from their protein powder. The Huel complete protein powders not only come with 20 grams of protein per serving, they also have added vitamins and minerals. This means not only are you getting added protein in your diet, you’re also getting more of the micro-nutrients your body needs.
The plethora of health benefits drinking Huel shakes can have is a good reason to start drinking it, whether you’re on a weight loss journey, or simply trying to find a good source of protein.
To read more about Huel in depth and to get £10 OFF – Gluten-Free Vegan Protein Powder
Nutritional Information
- 105 calories per serving
- 20 grams of protein per serving
- Added vitamins & minerals
- 26 servings per tub
- £0.87p per serving
- Natural flavourings
- Plant-based protein powder
- Full of essential amino acids
Flavour Options
- Vanilla Fudge
- Chocolate Brownie (our favourite)
- Unflavoured
- Salted Caramel
- Banana Milkshake
- Strawberries & Cream
Koro Vegan Protein Bars
Koro vegan protein bars taste great, a bit like a mars bar in taste and texture – apart from the topping. These protein bars are a little more expensive when compared to most other plant-based protein bars. The best vegan snack if you have a sweet tooth.
However, you can cut them in half to have a smaller portion and make a box last longer. Half a bar is plenty to have as a protein snack to keep you topped up until lunch or dinner. Plus, they are quite sweet so you might not want an entire bar in one go.
Nutritional Information
- £30.50 box of x15
- 2.4 grams of sugar per bar
- 13.2 grams of plant-based protein per bar
- Plant protein
Protein Pea Puffs
If sweet protein shakes and bars aren’t really your thing, perhaps these protein packed pea puffs might be.
Looks and texture wise, they are the same as Wotsits (crisps), just without that strong cheesy taste. Instead they are more plain and salty. They come in a large share bag so you would need to decant them into smaller portions if you wanted to take them out anywhere with you.
However, they are the ideal healthy protein snack as you get 21 grams of protein per 100 grams, which is amazing! Personally, i love to have a handful of these at lunch with a sandwich, or avocado wrap to bump up the protein slightly.
Nutritional Information
- £2.75 per 150 gram bag
- High fibre content
- 100% Organic
- Only 4 ingredients
- Low sugar content – 1.1g per 100g
Pulsin
Pulsin is a protein brand i have been using for many, many years now. I think the first ever bar of their’s i tried was the mint chocolate chip bar which got me hooked! Since then as far as i know i have now tried every flavour of their protein bars. Slightly more on the expensive side, especially as these are also the lowest in protein per bar but super tasty and worth it if you can afford it. Buy Here.
Nutritional Information
- Plant based protein
- Dairy, Soy, Gluten free
- Keto bars available
- Boxes of X18 bars (From £32.99)
- Around 12 grams of protein per bar (dependant on the bar)
Flavour Options
- Choc Fudge Peanut (Keto) – Not too sweet, lots of choc & peanut chunks
- Choc Orange Peanut (Keto) – The sweetest one in this range.
- Chocolate Mint Peanut (Keto) – Nice amount of mint flavour.
- Mint Choc & Cashew – Good amount of mint flavour. Very chocolaty.
- Vanilla Choc & Almond – More of a subtle flavour.
- Caramel Choc & Peanut – Slightly sweeter than the vanilla version.
- Peanut & Chocolate – Nice and simple. Very nutty.
- Chocolate Orange & Cashew – Quite a sweet one. Like a chocolate orange.
- Maple & Peanut – Can really taste the maple.
Squirrel Sisters
Another totally new brand to me founded by two amazing sisters – Gracie & Sophie who wanted to revolutionise snacking by only using natural ingredients. I love the fact these bars are completely natural and made from plant protein, making them perfect for all you vegans.
They also have no added sugar so even though they’re a snack, it’s a healthier option. They are approx 85 calories per stick (two sticks per pack) which is amazing. Buy Here. You can also find them in stores – Waitrose, Holland & Barrett and Whole Foods Market.
Nutritional Information
- Plant protein bars
- Approx 5 grams of protein per bar (dependant on the bar)
- Low in calories
- No added sugar
- Vegan & gluten free
- Grain free
Flavour Options
- Cacao Brownie – The best one. Very chocolatey, delicious.
- Peanut Caramel – Great nutty taste.
- Peanut Raspberry – Quite a subtle raspberry flavour
- Cacao Orange – Really good orange flavour.
Reflex Nutrition
These plant-based protein sachets from Reflex Nutrition can be added to milk or water to have as a protein shake. You can buy them in larger bags, however, the sachets are ideal if you haven’t tried them before.
Once you know which is your flavour choice, buying the bigger bag is more cost effective. However, the sachets are great to have on the go, or if you plan to go away on holiday.
Unlike some vegan protein powders, the Reflex Nutrition protein powders aren’t grainy, especially if you add it to milk instead of water. Adding it to milk does make it slightly sweeter, but you could always use half a portion at a time, or top it up with water to reduce the sweetness. Buy Here.
Nutritional Information
- Easy for on the go sachets
- Includes vitamins, minerals and amino acids
- £25.00 for the Plant Protein 600g bag (21g protein – 106 calories)
- £1.85 for the Plant Protein 30g sachets
Flavour Options
- Vanilla Bean – Lovely vanilla taste. Not grainy and tastes great
- Wild Berry – The sweetest one. Great berry taste
- Cacao & Caramel – Great caramel taste
Sunburst Dry Roasted Almonds
Possibly an odd addition to the list as technically it isn’t a snack. However, these dry roasted almonds are one of the best sources of plant based protein with a whopping 24.8 grams of protein per 100 grams.
OK, so you might not want to have 100 rams of nuts, but a small handful here and there is a great way to top up your overall protein intake throughout the day.
Plus, with only two ingredients (almonds & salt) you can’t get much more natural than that as a healthy snack.
Nutritional Information
- Plant based protein
- £15.83 per 1kg
- 24.8 grams of protein per 100 grams
- High source of fibre
I hope you found this article interesting and helpful in your quest to find the perfect protein source on a plant-based diet.
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