{"id":494318,"date":"2022-02-01T21:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T21:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vegnews.com\/2022\/2\/best-vegan-sustainable-snacks"},"modified":"2022-02-01T21:35:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T21:35:00","slug":"the-11-best-sustainable-vegan-snacks-better-food-for-you-and-the-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2022\/02\/01\/the-11-best-sustainable-vegan-snacks-better-food-for-you-and-the-planet\/","title":{"rendered":"The 11 Best Sustainable Vegan Snacks: Better Food For You And The Planet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Finding the best vegan snacks is easier than ever\u2014and at our newest discovery Hive Brands, there\u2019s even more to the selections to feel good about. Why? The online grocery store prioritizes sustainable food that\u2019s better for your health and the planet.

Many of us live for that special time of the day when we can kick back and unwind with our favorite vegan snack\u2014a handful of crunchy potato chips, a wedge of dark chocolate, a few morsels of chewy plant-based jerky\u2014and relish the small moments of pleasure this daily ritual inspires.

And then our mind drifts to the environmental impact of our consumer choices and takes all the fun out of the experience. Has that ever happened to you? When you care about animals and the planet we all share, it comes with the territory.\u00a0Thankfully, there are choices we can make to take the guilt out of \u201cguilty pleasure\u201d and alleviate the strain on the planet. It\u2019s all about choosing the right brands (you know\u2014the ones making the best vegan snacks!), so that our values are in perfect alignment with our palates.<\/p>\n

Shopping ethically<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Maybe you can\u2019t spare endless hours of research to vet all of your favorite vegan snack brands. Turns out there\u2019s no need to reinvent the wheel, because Hive\u2014an ecosystem of people, brands, and causes working in sync to guide us toward more sustainable options\u2014has already done the hard work of sussing out truly green brands making the best vegan snacks<\/a> in every salty, sweet, and in-between category out there (there are literally 2,000 vegan products on their site!).<\/p>\n

The Hive Five<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hive\u2019s guiding principle is the Hive Five, a set of standards they\u2019ve developed to ensure that every product they sell has a positive impact. That includes traceable ingredients so you know how and where each product was produced; recyclable packaging so you\u2019re not contributing to the waste stream; a low carbon footprint to mitigate the environmental impact; a commitment to social good, because we want our choices to go the extra mile and stand for something; and lastly, they\u2019ve got to be rave-worthy, because what is a vegan snack if it\u2019s not absolutely scrumptious?<\/p>\n

Hive\u2019s values<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We discovered Hive by accident, but it\u2019s no accident that we are now loyal customers who never miss an opportunity to let others in on this well-kept secret. Even beyond the brand\u2019s sustainable value system, Hive is setting a new standard for consumers and producers alike to take their values to the next level. We love that it has made lifting up women-owned brands part of the business model. Ditto for BIPOC-owned companies. And Hive walks the talk when it comes to consumer waste by shipping in eco-friendly boxes that are the right size for your order (why can\u2019t every company do this?!). And thanks to carbon offsetting, 100 percent of Hive\u2019s shipping is carbon neutral.

The Hive marketplace isn\u2019t just limited to vegan snacks\u2014you can shop for everything from vegan dog food to vitamins\u2014but the curated trove of plant-based treats is what keeps us coming back for more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 11 best vegan snacks at Hive<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Becoming a vegan snack connoisseur doesn\u2019t happen overnight; it requires patience, practice, and skilled tastebuds. Each of the 11 vegan snacks<\/a> we\u2019ve selected here has not only been through Hive\u2019s rigorous vetting system but our finicky team of VegNews\u2019 editors\u2019 checklist, too. Everything here is 100-percent plant-based, sustainably packaged, part of an ethical production system, and\u2014we solemnly swear\u2014the very best vegan snacks around.<\/p>\n

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\n1 <\/strong>Applewood BBQ Mushroom Jerky by Pan\u2019s Mushroom Jerky<\/h2>\n

Taking pleasure in what we eat goes beyond flavor; it involves the interplay of taste, aroma, and texture, too. This <\/strong>mushroom jerky<\/a> gives us the full monty when it comes to savory vegan snacks, with a super-satisfying chewiness, a tangy-sweet dance on the tongue (the Applewood BBQ flavor is our go-to), and an alluring smokiness that stirs up primal feelings with each bite. We love that this jerky is made with organic shiitake \u2018shrooms, which studies show support immune health, and the fact that Pan\u2019s is BIPOC-owned and packaged in the West Coast vegan capital of Portland, OR.
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\n2 <\/strong>Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets by Quinn Foods<\/h2>\n

Pop one of these loaded pretzel bombs into your mouth, and you get that all-important salty crunch factor first, followed by a melt-in-your-mouth explosion of luscious peanut butter. Basically, these vegan snacks are a twofer that satisfies all<\/em> the cravings. These creamy peanut butter pretzel nuggets<\/a> <\/strong>aren\u2019t like the other filled nuggets out there, though; they\u2019re made with sorghum, an ancient grain that\u2019s naturally gluten-free and requires less water to grow than wheat. The icing on the pretzel? Quinn integrates regenerative practices into the farming of its crops to replenish the soil, and the sale of each product helps first-generation college students meet their higher-education goals.
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\n3 <\/strong>Cheddarish Vegan Crackers by Green Mustache<\/h2>\n

Once upon a time, cheesy fish-shaped crackers played a part in our snacking experience, but then we wisened up and discovered plant-based versions that taste identical but have a lower environmental impact and don\u2019t interfere in the lives of animals. Oh, and these revamped crackers we\u2019ve grown to love aren\u2019t shaped like sea creatures, but like teeny-tiny mustaches! These vegan cheddar crackers<\/a> get their cheesy flavor from chickpeas (really), and include novel ingredients like organic kale and pea protein. You might be tempted to eat the whole bag in one sitting, but we recommend savoring them slowly for maximum enjoyment.
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\n4 <\/strong>Salted Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Bar by Dr. Bronner\u2019s<\/h2>\n

Family-owned company Dr. Bronner\u2019s <\/strong>surprised us when they branched out from their spectacular Castile soaps and into the dark and delicious world of chocolate. But we weren\u2019t the least bit surprised to discover that each organic, fair-trade bar<\/a>\u2014including the scrumptious salted almond butter dark chocolate\u2014is made from ethically cultivated cacao grown through regenerative farming practices. We expect no less from this decades-old legacy brand known for its quirky labels and eco-friendly values. And while chocolate always gives us the feels, knowing that Dr. Bronner\u2019s directs one-third of its profits to support issues we care about (animal advocacy, criminal justice reform), makes us feel even better about indulging in vegan snacks.
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\n5 <\/strong>Strawberry, Banana & Peach Fruit Chews by Spark Organics<\/h2>\n

The mere mention of \u201cfruit chews\u201d is all it takes to get our mouths activated for a tart and tangy treat, and we\u2019re especially fond of these organic strawberry-banana-peach chews<\/a> at Hive. Besides being organically grown and non-GMO, each chew brims with real antioxidant-rich fruit, which practically makes these vegan snacks a health food! Founded by a pair of brothers who wanted a cleaner alternative to the mainstream chews they grew up snacking on, they turned a problem\u2014the ubiquitous waste of blemished fruit\u2014into a creative solution. These fruity morsels are kid-friendly, but some grown-ups have been known to hoard bags of these in their desk drawer at the office (we won\u2019t mention any names).
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\n6 <\/strong>Sea Salt Pulp Chips by Pulp Pantry<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve heard of upcycling furniture and clothes, but how about chips? Sounds wacky, but hear us out! These sea salt pulp chips<\/a> <\/strong>are made from fiber-rich organic kale and celery pulp leftover from the juicing industry that would otherwise end up in landfills. When you consider that 40 percent of food grown in the US goes to waste, it makes sense to divert this healthy plant matter away from the waste stream and transform it into something new and downright delish. Try dipping these grain-free squares into your favorite salsa, or just eat \u2018em straight out of their recyclable bag.
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\n7 <\/strong>Cacao & Quinoa Crispy Chocolate Bites by Candid<\/h2>\n

Cacao and quinoa make an unexpected, albeit genius, coupling. Like the crispy rice chocolate bars of yore, these chocolate quinoa snacks<\/a> tantalize tastebuds with their creamy-crunchy, naturally sweetened goodness, and keep it simple with just six ingredients (one of which is cacao pulp, making it a whole-food treat with healthy amounts of magnesium, vitamins, and antioxidants). We appreciate a pared-down vegan snack, especially when it\u2019s made from responsibly sourced chocolate and unadulterated organic ingredients. In a word, yum.
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\n8 <\/strong>Straw-Peary Sun-Dried Superfruit Blend by RIND<\/h2>\n

RIND\u2019s motto gets right to the point: \u201cThe fruit, the whole fruit, and nothing but the fruit.\u201d They don\u2019t mince words because they don\u2019t have to; their sun-dried strawberry-pear superfruit blend <\/a>is naturally delicious, with just a little help from the sun to turn imperfect, overripe fruit (code for extra flavorful) into perfectly yummy, chewy vegan snacks. RIND\u2019s MO is to leave the skins on\u2014there are nutrients in those peels!\u2014eliminating unnecessary waste, and every year they donate their packaged goodies to a number of local community groups that work to fight hunger. If you love a treat with a mission, RIND is here for you!
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\n9 <\/strong>Sourdough Sea Salt Crackers by Moonshot<\/h2>\n

When we want to take our vegan snack game to the next level, we get out the dips and crackers, and not just any old crackers. They\u2019ve got to have something a little extra, like these sourdough sea salt crackers<\/a>. These crunchy morsels have that classic fermented tang you get with a good sourdough, and just the right amount of salt. Those complex flavors are earthy and sophisticated, just like the brand itself. Moonshot, a woman-owned, certified B-Corp, is committed not only to reducing its carbon footprint by reducing emissions and offsetting but also applies regenerative farming practices before packing those yummy crackers into recyclable boxes.\u00a0
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\n10 <\/strong>Classic Blackout Bar by Alter Eco<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, only pure, extra-dark chocolate is going to satisfy our vegan snack craving. When those cravings come a-callin\u2019, we reach for this ultra-rich chocolate <\/strong>bar<\/a>, made with 85-percent dark chocolate. One bite alone can brighten up our entire afternoon, but each bar is so much more than just a special indulgence; Alter Eco\u2019s ethics are sweet, too. They source their cacao from small-scale farmers who are paid 33 percent more than the standard Fair Wage pay and help them expand their earning potential with dynamic agroforestry (400 farmers have benefited since they launched this program in 2015). How cool is that?
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\n11 <\/strong>Rosemary Pita Chips by Brewer\u2019s<\/h2>\n

You may have noticed that upcycling is a hot trend in vegan snacks, and these rosemary pita chips<\/a> are in on it, too. They\u2019ve taken the clever, extremely creative step of incorporating grain waste\u2014sprouted barley and wheat\u2014from the beer-brewing industry to make crunchy snacks that straddle the line between a chip and a cracker. Seasoned with a little dried rosemary and a dash of sea salt, these pita chips transform our vegan cheese boards and game-day appetizer trays from mundane to magic. Based in Boston, the brand also donates to local food programs that help people in need.
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