Today I’m sharing my mega list of over 50 healthy vegan toddler snacks that you can make in less than 5 minutes. You’ll love these vegan toddler snacks for playdates, family outings, daycare, or when you’re just hangin’ out at home. 

In a hurry? Grab your Healthy Toddler Snacks ebook!

Plus I’ll show you how to prep snacks ahead of time, and the best shelf-stable snacks to keep on hand—perfect to grab and go when you’re running out the door.

• Have you ever been caught unprepared with a hangry toddler and no healthy vegan snacks to be found? 

• Are you always on the go and need quick snacks to grab on the way out the door?

• Do you need healthy vegan snacks to send with your toddler for daycare?

I’ve got you, mama!

When you’re raising a plant based vegan child, you’ve got to be extra vigilant to have the right kind of snacks at the ready. Otherwise you’ll be caught unprepared. Not fun!

As a mama of 4 and grandma of 2, I’ve learned that planning and prepping ahead can make all the difference, saving you time, stress, and money…not only for meals but for snacks too.

If you want healthy toddler snacks available when you need them, you’ll want to do a little planning or prepping ahead.

When you plan and prep snacks ahead of time, you get 3 big benefits:

1. Reduced stress.  Being prepared with healthy vegan snacks = less stress for you and your little one (no more hangry toddlers).

2. Healthier diet.  Your child will eat healthier when you have healthy snacks at the ready.

3. Save money.  You’ll spend less money on packaged foods when you prepare ahead. You won’t need to give in to last minute purchases of expensive, processed snacks that you’d rather not buy.

   
   

**If your child is less than 4 years old, avoid nuts, whole grapes, popcorn, raisins, hard vegetables like carrot sticks due to choking risk, and always supervise your child while eating.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 

**Make sure to cut into appropriate shapes and sizes for your child’s developmental stage.

Berries

Banana, whole or sliced

Cutie oranges (make sure they’re seedless)

Apple slices

Grapes (for children under 4, cut in half to minimize choking risk)

Edamame

Frozen peas toddlers love these little “pea popsicles”

Cucumber slices

Bell pepper slices

Zucchini noodles (zoodles)

Cherry tomatoes

Chickpeas from the can

Dried fruits

Avocado chunks

Leftovers that make good snacks

Pancakes

Waffles

Pizza

Noodles 

Quesadillas

Tofu cubes (uncooked is safe and easy— or cooked; either is fine)

Breads with spreads:

Types of breads:

Whole wheat sandwich bread

Toast (any kind)

Pita bread

Tortilla

Naan

Bagels

Rice cakes

English muffins

Types of spreads:

Hummus

Nut butters

Seed butters

Yogurt

Bean dip

Low sugar jam 

Mashed berries

Chia jam

Mashed avocado

Vegan ranch

Vegan cream cheese

Shelf-Stable snacks:

Roasted chickpeas (not for children under 4 yrs)

Kale chips

Seaweed

Whole grain crackers or puffs

Trail mix (not for children under 4 yrs)

Fig bars

Energy bites

Freeze dried fruit

Whole grain cereal

Vegan puffs

Rice cakes

Larabars

Popcorn  (not for children under 4 yrs)

Applesauce

Fruit pouches

Roasted chickpeas

Homemade Vegan Snacks

But wait, you thought this was about vegan snacks you can make in 5 minutes or less. You can’t make muffins in less that 5 minutes!

My bad.

I included them anyway.

Because once you’ve made them, they make a super quick, yummy snack . Or make extra and freeze. It only takes a second to pull out a slice of banana bread from the freezer and a just few minutes to thaw. And you know homemade snacks are some of the BEST kinds of snacks and so much more nutritious than store bought.

I highly recommend doing a little “snack prep” ahead of time. Its sooo worth it.

Mini muffins

Banana bread

Pumpkin bread

Zucchini bread

Vegan cookies

Energy bites

Smoothies

Smoothie bowl …see my post 5 Vegan Smoothie Bowls to Make Ahead.

Nice cream

Related: The Leafy Vibe Guide to Plant-Based Smoothies for Babies and Toddlers

Whew!! I’m sure I didn’t cover everything, but this should be a good start :o)

Click to download a free PDF of the MEGA List of Vegan Toddler Snacks. Use it for planning, shopping and prepping all your vegan toddler snacks.

Smiles,

Heidi