If you need to switch to a vegetarian or vegan diet due to health issues like heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, or cholesterol, you do not have to worry about having limited options to choose from when you crave a snack. You can choose from a variety of healthy snacking options to fulfill your daily nutritional requirements. The following healthy vegetarian and vegan snack ideas are easy as well as delicious:

• Almond oat energy bites (vegan)
  This is a no-bake dish ideal for when you are in a hurry. You need only 10 minutes to make this healthy yet delicious recipe when you crave a snack. Take raisins, oats, and sunflower seeds and powder them to a coarse powder. Use almond butter to blend them together and roll the mixture into medium-sized balls.
• Avocado dip (vegetarian)
  Blend avocado, goat cheese, and lemon juice for a creamy and tangy dip. This healthy vegetarian snack goes well with vegetables.
• Cucumber with spices (vegan)
  Cucumbers are a healthy vegetarian and vegan snack option for any season. You can simply slice a cucumber, sprinkle some ground pepper and salt, and garnish with cilantro or parsley when mid-meal hunger pangs strike. Cucumber with finely chopped onions and a splash of fresh basil is another healthy snack option.
• Eggplant jerky (vegan)
  Who said jerkies are only for meat? This delicious eggplant version proves them all wrong. Slice eggplant thinly, and then dehydrate and store them properly to enjoy them for up to a month. You can enjoy these healthy vegetarian and vegan snacks by flavoring them with the spices of your choice.
• Asparagus chips (vegetarian)
  While this dish has a fair quantity of asparagus, it is bound by parmesan and may become your favorite asparagus dish. Use the food processor to shred the asparagus, add grated parmesan, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
• Beetroot hummus (vegetarian)
  The recipe is the same as that of hummus, except you add roasted beetroot while baking the dish. It’s an excellent dip for fried or toasted bread.
• Banana boats (vegan)
  These baked snacks are a treat for the evening. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut unpeeled bananas lengthwise about half an inch deep, and leave the rest uncut. Place them on foil, and shape the foil around them. Then, gently pull the banana peel open and stuff the pocket with goodies of your choice like peanut butter, dark chocolate, or chopped almonds. Bake for 10-12 minutes and enjoy!

Other quick and healthy vegetarian and vegan snack ideas

• Diced apples with peanut butter
• Popcorn
• Carrots (or any other vegetable sticks) and hummus
• Roasted sunflower and flax seeds
• Dates filled with peanut butter
• Baked pears
• Baked apples
• Yogurt with the topping of your choice (some popular toppings are maple syrup, walnuts, cinnamon powder, fruits, or all of these together)
• Avocado toast
• Dried fruits and nuts