Do you often feel left out as we mostly post meaty delicious meal recipes?

Today is the day for vegan diet followers and we have some amazingly easy (yet super tasty) recipes!

Sometimes it is not easy to keep things interesting in terms of food! Today we will give you our top three favorite vegan snack ideas. And you can cook all of them in no time!

Microwave Potato Chips

A very easy recipe to follow and a yummy result!

You will need potatoes and salt! Try to use potatoes of different colors, this way they will look more fun in your big snack bowl. Get them from your nearest supermarket or order with Walmart.

Next thing: slice the potatoes. Make sure the slices are quite thin. Place the potatoes on parchment paper and place in the microwave oven (make sure to get parchment and slicer beforehand at Tesco or any other shop). The potatoes should be evenly distributed throughout the paper (one layer of slices). You might need to repeat the process several times to fill in your bowl. But do not worry the process is very fast!

You will need only 2-3 minutes to make the slices baked and crunchy! Experiment! The timing depends on your microwave oven and its settings.

Take our the slices, snrinkle with salt and there you go!

Yummy!

Vegan Tortilla Pinwheels

Another quick recipe that will get you creative! Take any vegan-friendly paste (it can be hummus or guacamole sauce), veggies (we suggest spinach, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers) and tortilla.

Now start improvising! Good idea to make a special sauce or order an organic high quality sauce here. (They deliver in the US)

Take tortilla, spread the paste on it (by the way, you can make hummus or guacamole by yourself), place veggies to taste (do not forget to slice/chop them) and roll the tortilla as you would roll a yoga mat!

Cut into smaller pieces! Put into a container and you are ready to go!

Peanut Butter Apple Chips

And now for a dessert you can make chips in the same way as you did with potatoes (recipe #1)!

Take apples, slice them, place on a paper and bake in the microwave until crisp!

To make the chips even more delicious add some peanut butter (you can dip the chips right into the jar or put some butter on your plate). If you are not afraid of carbohydrates – add some jelly to it!

Enjoy!

For those of you, who are lazy (or too hard-working) to cook by themselves, here are two websited where you can order ready-to-eat vegan (and non-vegan) meal plans:

• VeginOut – delivers nationwide in the US!
• PlanetOrganic offers snacks and products for Keto, vegan, raw and other diets (UK and Europe)!
• WeightWatchers suggest a wide range of kitchen utensils and vegan and healthy snacks (US delivery).

But what you eat also affects another organ — your skin.

As scientists learn more about diet and the body, it’s increasingly clear that what you eat can significantly affect the health and aging of your skin.

Here is a list of products which can make your skin fabulous!

Fatty Fish

Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and herring, are excellent foods for healthy skin. They’re rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for maintaining skin health. Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary to help keep skin thick, supple, and moisturized. In fact, an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency can cause dry skin. Fish is also a good source of high quality protein, vitamin E, and zinc.

Check out the variety of fish and other Gourmet products here!

Avocados

Avocados are as well high in healthy fats. These fats benefit many functions in your body, including the health of your skin. Getting enough of these fats is essential to help keep skin flexible and moisturized.

Walnuts

Walnuts are a good source of essential fats, zinc, vitamin E, selenium and protein — all of which are nutrients your skin needs to stay healthy.

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of nutrients, including vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant for the skin.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene, which acts as a natural sunblock and may protect your skin from sun damage.

Red and yellow bell peppers

Bell peppers contain plenty of beta carotene and vitamin C — both of which are important antioxidants for your skin. Vitamin C is also necessary to create collagen, the structural protein that keeps your skin strong.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids that are important for skin health. It also contains sulforaphane, which may help prevent skin cancer and protect your skin from sunburn.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and all of the major carotenoids, especially lycopene. These carotenoids protect your skin from sun damage and may help prevent wrinkling.

Soy

Soy contains isoflavones, which have been shown to improve wrinkles, collagen, skin elasticity, and skin dryness, as well as protect your skin from UV damage.

Dark Chocolate

Cocoa contains antioxidants that may protect your skin against sunburn. These antioxidants may also improve wrinkles, skin thickness, hydration, blood flow, and skin texture.

We prepared an absolute hit for you today!

It is so easy to make but yet so delicious. It could be a great snack for your BBQ gathering or a girls’ night bite!

So, here it is: Avocado and Cucumber Toast.

Let’s say it is a Mexican style (just because we learnt this recipe from our Mexican friend).

Ingredients:

• 1 slice wholemeal or rye bread
• ¼ avocado, sliced
• 30g any fresh/soft cheese (optional)
• several slices of cucumber
• Lemon juice, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Method:

1. Place the bread in a toaster and toast to your liking.
2. Top with the sliced avocado, cucumber slices and fresh cheese (if you choose to have some cheese).
3. Squeeze over some fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt.

It sounds so easy, but it’s everyone’s favourite snack!

Today we prepared something special for you: a delicious savoury snack!

This classic Mediterranean recipe is the best option for any healthy eater! Dip the chickpea balls in fresh Greek yoghurt (add some spices) to make it the perfect snack for a BBQ night with close friends!

What’s more it is extremely quick to make (but you have to let it chill in the fridge) and suitable for vegetarians!

Ingredients:

Chickpea balls

• 250g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 small handful fresh parsley (or some other herbs), roughly chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp wholemeal flour
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Yoghurt Dipping Sauce

• 100g plain  yoghurt
• ½ garlic clove, crushed
• salt and pepper, to taste
• + feel free to add anything else here, some herbs would work as well!

Tip: If tinned chickpeas are not available, you can make them yourself (if the dried/raw ones are available). Just boil them in water until soft (it’ll take about an hour).

How?

1. Place the chickpeas, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, flour, salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until well combined. Transfer the chickpea mixture into a large bowl. Shape the mixture into 6 balls and flatten slightly between your hands. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place the yoghurt, garlic, salt and pepper and herbs in a bowl and mix well to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick fry pan over medium heat. Cook the chickpea balls for 4-5 minutes each side or until cooked through and golden in colour.

4. Serve the balls with the yoghurt dip, a fresh green salad and some bread.

Tip: to make it healthier you can try to bake the balls instead of frying, also skip the bread.

One of the best option of such nutricious boost are protein balls!

What exactly are protein balls?

They are a versatile healthy treat that can be made in so many different ways! Not only they are a great ebergy-booster, but also a great opportunity to experiment and be creative. They are often filled with such ingredients as dates and nuts which make them the perfect pre-workout snack.

Ingredients

• 16 dates, pitted
• 200g raw or roasted almonds
• 4 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp cacao powder (optional)
• 1-2 tbsp water, if needed

How?

They are really quick to make, you will need about 10 min + 30 min chilling time!

1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until a dough begins to form. If the mixture looks and feels a bit dry, add a little water.
3. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into snack-sized balls. Place the balls on the prepared tray.

That’s it! You can coat your little snacks in crushed nuts or dried fruits!

Do not forget to place them in a fridge for about half an hour and enjoy!