So you're finally doing it. You're going to go into nature and take a brisk walk. That's great for your mental health and exercise and everything, but let's be real about why you're doing this: you want an excuse to eat some healthy snacks on your hike. No? Just me? Well, either way, these hiking snacks are healthy, vegan, and gluten-free. Enjoy them on or off the trail, and happy trekking!
These cashew bites are like an addictive peanut brittle, without a bunch of added sugar, fillers, or salt. So tasty.
Considering this Chocolate Almond Butter tastes like dessert, it has only three grams of sugar and plenty of protein. Perfect for on-the-go snacking.
Bean dip is a healthy snack, but most varieties are loaded with salt. Better Bean isn't, making it a healthy snack to take on a hike with some crackers.
These Nud Raw Banana Crisps are mixed with cacao, coconut, sesame seeds, and other delicious, healthy ingredients. They are packed with energy and nothing you don't want.
Sacha Inchi "seeds" are really more like delicious superfood nuts and are filled with protein, fiber, and energy.
This kelp jerky is so new, it's still on Kickstarter — but for lovers of both seaweed and jerky snacks, this is a tasty way to get a dose of iodine on the trail. (Yes, apparently you need that.)
If you live in a state where it's legal and like a little cannabis snack with your hike like I do, these Kiva Terra dark chocolate espresso beans are a low-sugar way to get a little energy boost and buzz.
Many protein shakes are packed with unhealthy sugar and whey, but these portable Svelte shakes are relatively low in sugar and are completely vegan.
One of the many good things about vegan cheese is that you can leave it out of the fridge longer without worrying about it spoiling — it's made of nuts! This Kite Hill cream cheese is delicious and perfect to pack with some carrot sticks or crackers.
These "Paleo Puffs" are also vegan and gluten-free and are made with cassava root and sweet potato, yet still come in flavors that can make you feel like you're eating cheese puffs.
This new Lavva yogurt is so good! It's made with cassava, pili nuts, coconut, plantains, and only real fruit — it won't spoil in your bag and makes a supertasty snack.
I've been obsessed with these Heart Thrive bars for a decade. You might not see them in many stores, but you can order them online. They taste like delicious scones, only healthier — my favorite flavors are Lemon Poppyseed and Apricot. They pack lots of energy, fiber, and protein, minus anything you shouldn't be eating.
Your love of chickpea snacks and green pea snaps are combined into one vegan and gluten-free snack for the trail.
Popcorn is my go-to snack, and now more and more brands are adding extra vitamins and protein to it (along with salt and oil, but hey — can't win them all). This protein popcorn packs 10 grams per serving.
Jicama chips make for a unique snack with gluten-free, vegan, and fiber-rich credentials.
Larabars are a hiking staple for a reason — dates provide quick energy, and these bars are super portable. This new Superfoods variety use ginger, turmeric, and beet for added health benefits.
This compact Treeline Green Peppercorn Cheese is a perfect way to celebrate making it up to the top of the mountain.
Roasted faba beans make a salty-but-protein-filled snack for your hike — just drink lots of water!
Trail mix is often deceptively unhealthy, with lots of chocolate and too much dried fruit, but when eaten in moderation this simple trail mix from Trader Joe's is, as the packaging suggests, perfect for your hike.
This Hope Thai Coconut Curry Hummus is one of the most unique dips around. A little sweet and very flavorful, it's perfect for your hike.