High-protein vegan snacks

Make tasty protein balls using oats, protein powder, flaxseed and cinnamon to enjoy post-exercise and replenish your protein stores.

Try this recipe for homemade refried beans. They work equally well as a party dip served with nachos, or as an accompaniment to a larger Tex-Mex-style meal.

Marinate tofu in a punchy maple, chilli and soy dressing – never again will you think tofu is bland. Garnish with coriander leaves and sesame seeds

Make these tasty teriyaki tempeh canapés ahead of a party and rewarm them in the oven when your guests arrive. Serve with our moreish peanut dipping sauce

Make this healthy, gluten-free Bombay mix the next time you crave a snack. The recipe uses our curried chickpeas recipe, which you could make ahead

Use a tofu substitute to make this addictive crispy fried ‘chicken’. Try this delicious vegan party food with BBQ sauce, or in a bun with salad or coleslaw

Avoid the 3pm sugar crash with these healthy curried roast chickpeas that make a perfect snack. You can use the recipe as a base to make other snacks too

Spruce up a pot of shop-bought hummus with Bombay mix and a roasted cauliflower topping. Serve with pitta bread for perfect party food or as a savoury snack

This easy vegetarian dip is a healthy alternative to hummus and great with crudités in a lunchbox or served as a vegan pate as part of a snack selection.

Rustle up this snack from France with just two ingredients – gram flour and olive oil. Serve them as you would chips (we like them dipped into mayo)

Fry tofu in a coating of smoked paprika, garlic and seasoning to make these crispy tofu bites. Eat as a snack or as a starter or side dish in a veggie feast

Add a little more oil to this smashed cannellini bean dip, if you prefer – the more you add, the silkier it becomes

Satisfying and superhealthy, enjoy at room temperature as part of a meze, or on top of toasted sourdough

A quick, healthy side dish you can make with storecupboard ingredients

Give your meal a Mediterranean twist with this zesty, low-fat side dish

Courgettes and sweet potatoes are spiced with habanero chilli flakes in this vibrant, healthy dish, forming part of our vegan Healthy Diet Plan

Make up your own nut butter with this easy pumpkin seed version, which can be sweetened to taste with maple syrup – it's even better than shop-bought

Did you know almond butter is high in polyunsaturated fats which help raise your good cholesterol? Mix with oats and dates to make a sweet treat that goes well with a cuppa