What Goes Into Plant-Based Snacks?

You've probably heard the buzz about plant based eating. It's https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-right-plant-based-diet-for-you, and tastes amazing! But did you know plant-based snacks go beyond fruits and veggies?

Let's clear up the confusion about plant-based and vegan-friendly foods. We'll break down the basics and show you how easy it is to enjoy delicious, plant-powered snacks!

What Are Plant Based Snacks, Anyway?

Plant-based snacks are made from (you guessed it) plants! Think fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. It might sound simple, but with a little creativity, you can turn these plant-powered ingredients into a world of different food products, such as:

• Bread, pasta, and breakfast cereals
• Cooked and fermented vegetables and legumes
• Fruit purées, juices, and jams
• Oils
• Sugars

A plant based snack can be anything from Cookies to a slice of pineapple. People who follow a plant based diet are not necessarily vegan or vegetarian, but most tend to eat smaller amounts of meat and other animal-derived ingredients. Plant based eaters usually try to avoid highly processed foods as well.

Nutritional Benefits of Plant Based Snacks

Eating plant based foods has a ton of benefits. # a flexitarian diet, which includes lots of plant based foods, can lower blood pressure, keep your heart healthy, and help prevent diseases.

You can find lots of nutritional benefits depending on the specific plant based snacks you like to eat. For example, let’s look at some of the plant based ingredients in a box of Multi-Seed Rice Thin Crackers and the different nutritional benefits these ingredients may provide:

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11049391/: a great source of protein, healthy fats, B vitamins, and antioxidants
  
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9562219/: high in protein and dietary fiber
  
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6567199/: high in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber
  
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31619639/: cholesterol-friendly and suitable for gluten-free diets
  

Ideas for Plant Based Snacks

Look, we love snacks. And we don’t discriminate between vegan or non-vegan munchies. Life’s too short to not mix it up! Here’s some of our favorite Back to Nature Crackers and Cookies snack ideas (any can be made with vegan or non-vegan cheese or butter!):

• Cookie Monsters: Grab our Fudge Mint Cookies and a pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Make ice cream sandwiches with two cookies and a big ol’ dollop of ice cream. Add two edible candy eyes to each one, and you’ll have a tray of cute and delish monsters.
  
• A Very Secret Dip (Shhhh)!: We love this recipe and we’re only sharing it because we want the world to snack better. Warm up a block of vegan cream cheese and mix it with a tablespoon of curry powder. Shape it into a block and cover with any mango chutney. Then chop up our Whole Cashews on top, and serve with Crispy Wheat Crackers. Prepare for compliments at the function.
  
• A Dip…For Cookies?: Why do tortilla chips get to have all the dippin’ fun? To make this Cookie Dough Dip, beat the following ingredients together: ½ cup unsalted vegan butter, 8 ounces vegan cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. When it’s smooth, add mini chocolate chips. Serve with our Fudge Striped Cookies and fruit to dip.
  

Why Back to Nature Loves Plant Based

At Back to Nature, we believe in harnessing the power of plants to create seriously tasty, wholesome snacks. Our products are made with honest-to-goodness ingredients, no funky stuff. From our Crackers to our Cookies, we're committed to bringing you delicious, plant-based snacks that fuel your adventures. So, next time you're craving a snack, reach for Back to Nature. Your taste buds will thank you! You can find our selection of crackers, trail mixes, and granola https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/3E88AC23-2D51-45C7-A1A5-CC9FAF6DFCA0 or Store Locator, including Whole Foods, Kroger, and others.

Keep on snackin’ on!