The top 10 vegan snacks and treats for any occassion

The top 10 vegan snacks and treats for any occasion

Nowadays going plant-based is easy, without sacrifi cing taste. So get ready to tuck into plant-based indulgences that are healthier for you, animals and the planet

HAPPi Oat M!lk Chocolate and Drinks

Love chocolate but want a vegan option that’s just as good? Then reach for HAPPi’s range of oat mylk chocolate bars. Choose from fl avours such as Orange, Salted Caramel and Plain Mi!k. HAPPi Oat Drinks are the perfect dairy alternative too, made from sustainable oats and are veganfriendly. It is the perfect dairy-free swap for milkshake lovers. Get yours from Holland & Barrett. Visit happifreefrom.com The Protein Ball Co.

If you’re looking for a delicious snack to enjoy after a workout or a quick fuel-boosting morning treat, look no further than this delicious range of protein and vitamin balls from The Protein Ball Co. The Protein Ball Co. is renowned for its 100% natural, no added sugar, high-fi bre protein and vitamin balls. There are six vegan products in the range, including its breakfast-to-go range. Pick yours up from Morrisons. Visit theproteinballco.com Nairn’s Oatcakes

Whether it’s a quick and snappy snack at your desk, or a savoury picnic staple, Nairn’s have got the versatile, humble oatcake down to a fi ne art. The brand specialise in oat-based products and are very popular with the gluten-free and vegan community. They have an extensive range of plant-based products ranging from savoury oatcakes, sweet biscuits and oat bars, to fl avoured porridge oats, and popped oats, which are a great alternative to crisps. Visit nairns-oatcakes.com

As a small independent, family-run business based in the North West, Herby Hog’s mission is to deliver delicious plant-based foods that satisfy even the most discerning of meat reducers and challenge the widelyheld belief that choosing a plant-based diet means having to compromise on taste.

There are many people who still fi nd making a meal at home without meat particularly challenging. Let’s be honest, there’s nothing more disappointing than picking over a plate of food that you’ve slaved over for hours in the kitchen, only to fi nd it tastes bland. So, Herby Hog have stepped in to help. They’ve created a range of products which take the hassle out of creating delicious meat-free meals. Their range of seasonings and gravies add sensational taste and fl avour to all home cooked plant-based

Great British Porridge Co.

High in fi bre, protein-rich, vegan, 100% natural and with no added sugar, this super healthy instant porridge is nutrient-packed, speedy to prepare and will keep you fuelled until lunch. With no added sugar and crammed with the best ethically sourced fruit, nuts and seeds, the range is available in fi ve yummy fl avours: Red Berry & Pumpkin Seed, Blueberry & Banana, Strawberry & Peanut Butter, Classic Chocolate and Caff e Latte. Choose a vegan instant porridge that’s all-natural and contains no added sugar. Available from Waitrose, Ocado and Sainsbury’s. Visit thegreatbritishporridgeco.co.uk In the spotlight CLUBZERO

Introducing CLUBZERØ – a returnable packaging experience designed to hold both hot and cold food and drinks. CLUBZERØ off ers a convenient and cost-neutral alternative to disposable packaging. Join them in working towards a zero-waste future. Visit clubzero.co for more.

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Toast Ale and Companions launch limited-edition beers ahead of COP26

Toast Ale have launched the Companion Series, a unique collaboration between 25 breweries in the UK and Ireland for the COP26 Climate Talks

The breweries have each brewed a limited-edition beer using surplus bread to prevent food waste and conserve nature’s resources.

The 26 beers are available as part of a unique case that also includes an exclusive pint glass and treats from Cheeky Panda, Divine Chocolate, Emily Snacks, Liberation Nuts, Teapigs and Traidcraft.

From every case sold, £26 is donated to preserve and regenerate nature. The project will protect 3.25 million trees in threatened tropical rainforests with Rainforest Trust UK. It will also support UK farmers, in collaboration with Soil Heroes, to restore soil health and so capture 360 tonnes of CO2, hold more water, and improve biodiversity.

The coalition of breweries have also written an open letter to world leaders meeting at COP26. They are calling for cooperation to protect people and nature from the eff ects of the global climate crisis.

Here’s to tackling the climate and nature crisis together (over a beer). #COPCompanions Find out more

Pre-order now for £89.95 at toastale.com/shop and learn more about this project at toastale. com/companion or by following @toastale

Discover the new musthave ingredients for all your plant-based meals

Herby Hog don’t just make amazing fl avours, they make amazing plant-based pig-out fl avours

creations. Simply coat, rub, sprinkle or stir into your favourite foods.

Herby Hog provide food for thought to consumers looking for a more ethical and healthy lifestyle. Highly processed meats such as bacon, sausages, salami, and hot dogs are high in saturated fats and salts – Herby Hog provide a tasty alternative. Consumers can choose from Smoky Bacon, Maple Bacon & Black Pepper, Spicy Chorizo, BBQ Pork and Sausage & Sage fl avoured seasonings to fl avour everyday meals. Try Herby Hog today and discover how easy it is to make delicious meat-free meals.

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Shop the full range at herbyhog.co.uk and get 15% off with code ETHICALHERBY until December 31. Say hello to the team at hello@herbyhog.co.uk and fi nd them on @herbyhogfoodco

Kyon Drinks

In addition to its strict vegan and vegetarian credentials, Kyon Drinks’ 100% natural adventurous taste sensation can now add ‘healthy’ to its list endorsements. Addictively thirst-quenching and versatile, non-alcoholic The Ppinger now represents the perfect choice for those looking to enjoy products that off er additional health benefi ts, in addition to natural soft drinks that are purely plant-based. Get yours in a 750ml or 250ml bottle – both are fully recyclable. Visit kyondrinks.com Doughlicious

Discover a range of ready-to-bake dough that is a perfect choice for a vegan biscuit fi x. Choose from Cranberry Oatmeal, Vegan Double Chocolate, Chunky Oat Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter. Find Doughlicious at Waitrose, Wholefoods Market and Planet Organic. Visit doughlicious.co.uk •

Beyond Meat and Real Good Ketchup

Looking for grilling essentials? Tuck into Beyond Meat’s delicious plant-based burgers and sausages. The brand’s aim is for people to actually have more, rather than less, of their favourite meals by shifting to plant-based meat. You are sure to discover a host of recipes including traditional BBQ burgers and something a little diff erent. Kimchi, Mediterranean and Truffl e Mac and Cheese fl avours anyone? Top yours with delicious, tomato-packed Real Good Ketchup – promising plant-based ingredients alongside no added sugar and all-natural ingredients. Visit beyondmeat.com and realgoodketchup.com

OLOVES Tuck into a range of delicious, single-serve pouches of juicy and tasty olives that are perfect for popping on a platter or snack board. Produced using juicy, plump and amazingly fi rm, yet crisp Greek Halkidiki and Kalamata olives, there are four delicious fl avours, and each is bursting with goodness. Choose from Basil & Garlic, Lemon Subheading & Rosemary, Chilli & Oregano and Chilli & Garlic. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free and nut-free, OLOVES are the most natural and delicious snack you can enjoy on the go. Visit oloves.com In the spotlight Halo Coffee

Created to deal with the estimated 60 billion coff ee pods that end up in landfi ll each year, Halo Coff ee is made from all natural ingredients. This is the world’s best coff ee, in the best way for the world. Visit halo.co ee for more.

Munchy Seeds

This nutritious seed pioneer produces a range of delicious seed snack mixes that are packed with vitamins, minerals, fi bre and protein. They’re also dairy-free, coeliac-friendly and suitable for vegetarians. Get yours from Ocado and Sainsbury’s. Visit munchyseeds.co.uk Ten Acre Crisps

Would there be a snack list without crisps? This brand has put vegan crisp fans at the very top of their list over the last few years. This is to ensure that those on a plant-based diet can enjoy as much fl avour as their meat-eating counterparts. Ten Acre off er the all-important vegan Cheese & Onion fl avour, handcooked with love and packed with crunch. Grab yours from Waitrose. Visit tenacresnacks.co.uk

by Laura Forsyth

Oat milk making kit by Kitleys

Save money as well as the planet

The Kitleys team think oat milk is pretty delicious. Whether in coff ee, with cereal, or straight up from the fridge, they cannot get enough of the plant-based good stuff , and like many people, it has become their go-to alternative milk option.

However, if you buy your oat milk, and you get through as much as they do, that’s a lot of cartons from the shop each week. It can generate a small mountain of packaging waste and can be a little pricey too.

At Kitleys HQ, the team realised how few ingredients are required to make oat milk, and so they started to make it at home. They couldn’t believe how simple it was and what a premium they had been paying for the shop-bought equivalent. This is where the idea for their easy homemade oat milk kit was born.

The kit includes all the tools you need to make delicious oat milk at home, which not only helps you to reduce your household packaging waste but also saves you a few quid too. What’s not to love?

• Made in the UK – They have only used UK suppliers for their kit, in an eff ort to support local businesses and to reduce their carbon footprint. • Zero plastic – You won’t fi nd any plastic in this kit and all of the packaging is fully recyclable or compostable. • Built to last – Everything that’s included in the kit is high quality and built to last, plus all of the components of the kit have been designed so they can be repurposed when you’re not making oat milk. • A perfect gift – The kit is a brilliant gift for a friend, family member or as a treat to yourself.

So why not make your own homemade oat milk? You can make it just the way you like it. Delicious oat milk can be made in just 15 minutes, costs next to nothing, and there are endless fl avours to try. It’s vegan, can be made gluten free and you will be helping the planet out while you’re at it.

The kit includes all the tools you need to make delicious oat milk at home

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