It’s sometimes a search to find a gummy candy that has no gelatin, so discovering these gelatin-free sour gummies has us jumping for joy. This common party staple’s Classic, Barbecue, Salt & Vinegar, and Lightly Salted Barbecue flavors have no animal-derived ingredients. Sports games and tailgates just got a whole lot simpler. Ideal for someone on the go, these crunchy biscuits provide lasting energy and come in flavors such as Toasted Coconut and Cinnamon Brown Sugar. We’re ready to get our sweets fix with this chewy, soft, and gelatin-free candy. Even better? Beloved Sour Patch Kids is also vegan.

Buy it here. 93. Tesco’s Mini Churros Tesco offers a vegan version of this traditional Spanish dessert Fruit-flavored yogurts can contain a lot of sugar, so plain yogurt is a more wholesome option. I’m partial to the unsweetened cashew yogurt made by Forager, which is perfect for mixing up with fresh berries or jam. Broccoli contains high quantities of vitamins C and K, meaning that it has anti-inflammatory and cancer preventing properties. Plus, it’s deliciously seasoned here with spring onions and peanuts! This easy baba ganoush makes such a delicious and healthy dip or appetizer. It’s great with pita, flatbread, or as a side dish to falafel and tabouleh. And the recipe couldn’t be much easier! 13. Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls At this point you can dip them into various toppings like crushed nuts, shredded coconut, sprinkles, etc., or leave the bananas plain. Allow the chocolate harden for a few minutes before letting your kids dig in. Yum!

BONUS – Super Bowl Desserts

The inventor of these salty corn chips was supposedly vegetarian. Try the Original and Bar-B-Q flavors for your dairy-free chip fix. Often touted as a healthier chip option, it’s no surprise the Original flavor was also vegan all along. If you believe that store-bought nuggets are too processed and unhealthy, feel free to make your own veggie nuggets at home! You can find lots of recipes online – these ones from The Kitchn look quite interesting. Avocado toast squares with nutritional yeast and/or Everything Bagel seasoning. Avocado is a more nutritious alternative to butter. Spread some soft avocado on a piece of toast, mash it into a chunky paste, then top with the seasoning of your kid’s choice. This also makes a great breakfast.

Mini sandwich triangles with savory fillings. Spread your kids’ favorite veggie spread or sandwich filling between two slices of bread, then cut the resulting sandwich diagonally into triangles. You won’t really notice it though because the big tablespoon of cocoa powder makes sure that all you taste is chocolate. And if that’s not enough, Marks & Spencer just removed the gelatine from its whole Percy Pig range. Peanut & Raisin, Apricot & Strawberry, Nutty, Original, Flax, Fruity, Chia Berry, Pumpkin, Almond & Raspberry, Peanut, Cashew & Cocoa, Hazelnut, Coconut, Raspberry They may be known as “squashed fly biscuits” by some, but they’re actually animal (and insect) free.Spicy nuts – nuts are a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fats, sprinkle some spices on them to take them to another level. Vegan yogurts are likewise both healthy and convenient. Opt for yogurts made from soy milk, as they have significantly more protein than those based on almond or coconut milk. To save money, instead of buying single-serving fruit-based varieties buy a big container of unsweetened vegan yogurt and stir in some pureed fruit before eating. Subway’s veggie patty recently turned vegan, you can even top it with vegan garlic sauce. 38. McVities Ginger Nuts McVities Ginger Nuts are vegan-friendly If you don’t trust the ingredients of store-bought granola, you can always make your own. My tropical banana-orange granola is naturally sweetened with whole foods and is really easy to make. Homemade tropical banana-orange granola with cashew yogurt (recipe link above) Rice cakes with mashed avocado and nutritional yeast. Rice cakes make a crispy alternative to toast, plus they remind kids of popcorn. Make sure your child has good chewing and swallowing skills though because small bits of popped rice can be a choking hazard to younger kids.

Canned chili is a super easy light meal, and takes just a couple minutes to heat up. Amy’s makes several varieties, from mild to spicy, using organic ingredients. Looking for more vegan food ideas for kids? See this post about 7 homemade vegan baby food recipes that are appropriate for kids from 6 months and up, and this post about what my 2 year-old vegan kid eats in a day. Rice cakes with peanut butter and/or jelly. Rice cakes make a lighter and crunchier alternative to bread. Use plain unsalted rice cakes if you’re planning to top them with sweet ingredients like jelly or jam. Propercorn – Smooth Peanut & Almond, Lightly Sea Salted, Fiery Worcester Sauce & Sun-Dried Tomato, Sweet & SaltyPepperidge Farm cherry turnovers are friggin’ amazing and one of the tastiest accidentally vegan foods. Sadly, they’re bad for you through-and-through, with white flour, high fructose corn syrup, and no nutrients to speak of. I can’t really recommend them in good conscience since they’re one of the only grocery items still sold in the USA that contain hydrogenated oils, but that doesn’t stop me from devouring one every now and then.