We all like snacks, especially when it comes to unhealthy food. But what if I told you that there are some other foods to snack on instead of the unhealthy ones? What if we snack on healthy snacks instead? Like delicious vegetarian snacks!
Some might think that looking for vegetarian snacks can be a hassle and much of a challenge, but what if i tell you that it doesn’t need to be? Here are the top 10 vegetarian snacks in Malaysia that you can switch to right now when it comes to snacking.
1. Mixed Veggie Chips
When it comes to snacking, potato chips are one of the hardest food to let go. I believe we can all relate. But what if we switch them with mixed veggie chips instead? They’re not only delicious, but full of nutritions as well! With the mixed veggie chips, you get a little bit of all fruits and vegetables such as dried lady finger, dried kiwi, dried sweet potatoes and dried banana.
Ingredients: Lady Finger, Kiwi, Nuts, Apple, Potato, Banana, Mushroom, Mango, Carrot
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 150g, 40g
Price: RM6.70 (40g) | RM17.14 (150g)
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
2. Vegetarian Fried Oyster Mushroom Thailand Snacks
Mushrooms are great, fried mushrooms are even better! They are crunchy, savoury and the aromatic mushroom smell is unbeatable! Switch to these instead of your usual unhealthy chips, and you’ll never want to switch back to them!
Ingredients: Oyster Mushroom, Rice Flour, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Iodized Salt
Country of Origin: Thailand
Size Available: 50g
Flavours Available: Original, Tom Yum Flavour
Price: RM7.57
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
3. Vegetarian Sausage
Feel like eating meat? Try vegetarian sausage instead! They are made out of soy and it is so much healthier than your usual meat sausage! They are also small and compact in size so feel free to take them on the go whenever you feel like snacking.
Ingredients: Soybean Protein, Starch, Soybean Oil, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Food Additives
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 30g
Flavours Available: Corn, Spicy, Smoked Wax, BBQ
Price: RM1.38
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
4. Baked Popcorn
Do you know that popcorn, a vegetarian snacks; is actually one of the healthiest snack you can have without feeling guilty? Not only are they crunchy, savoury and sweet, they are also delicious! Now excuse me while I feast on a whole box of popcorn by myself without feeling guilty!
Ingredients: Corn, Vegetable Oil, Granulated Sugar, Margarine, Salt, Spices
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 20g
Flavour Available: Original, Honey Butter, Cheese
Price: RM0.88
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
5. Soy Meat
Okay, maybe it really is hard to give up on meat after all. But what if I told you there are a healthier alternative for meat? Soy Meat! Soy is also a source of protein which is as healthy as processed red meat if not better!
Ingredients: Soybean Protein, Starch, Soybean Oil, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 20g
Flavours Available: Original, Cumin, Five Spices, Mala, Sauce, Spicy
Price: RM0.98
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
6. Vegetarian Dried Squid Shreds
The delicious taste of squid shreds is certainly familiar to everyone! But what if i told you there is a vegetarian, healthier version that tastes exactly the same? Intrigued yet?
Ingredients: Textured Soy Protein, Soybean Oil, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Iodized Salt, Chili Powder, Wheat Flour
Country of Origin: Thailand
Size Available: 90g
Price: Rm10
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
7. Vegetarian Bak Kua
Bak Kua is a food that is popular almost all year long, especially during Chinese New Year. Bak Kua is usually made from meat such as pork and chicken, but do you know there’s actually vegetarian Bak Kua that is made from Soy? And believe me when I say they taste just as good.
Ingredients: Soya Bean Protein, Sugar, Palm Oil, Mushroom Stalk, Corn Starch
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 180g
Flavour Available: Original, Spicy
Price: RM10.36
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
8. Lotus Root Slices
Lotus root is used in many dishes because of its naturally sweet taste paired with a crunchy, starchy texture. It is so delicious that you can just eat it on its own when cooked. But what’s better than lotus root? Flavoured lotus root of course! Start eating and you won’t be able to stop.
Ingredients: Lotus Root, Chilli, Salt, Vegetable Oil, Spices
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 70g
Flavours Available: Spicy, BBQ, Japanese Pepper
Price: RM3.30
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
9. Vegetarian Corn Snack
This crunchy, aromatic and delicious corn snack comes in various flavours. Beware of eating them, as it is highly addictive and you can’t stop once you started!
Ingredients: Corn Powder, Corn Starch, Wheat Flavouring, Vegetable Chicken Seasoning, Palm OIl, Salt, Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Baking Powder
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 150g
Flavours Available: Curry, Cheese, Seaweed
Price: RM4.50
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
10. Vegetarian Spicy Mushroom Snack
Mushrooms – we just can’t get enough of them! These soft, chewy flavourful mushroom are just too good. The snack consists of king oyster mushroom marinated in various types of sauce and seasonings. Buy them today to experience what a marinated until perfection mushroom tastes like.
Ingredient: King Oyster Mushroom, Oil, Salt, Pepper, Cumin, Sugar, Spices
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 20g
Flavours Available: Spicy, BBQ, Original, Suweiju Spicy
Price: RM1.90
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
Benefits of Vegetarian Snacks
The ability to resist the urge to consume unhealthy snacks actually has a bigger impact in your life than you’d ever think. Nutrition is one of if not, the most important factors to consider when it comes to eating. WHen we get hungry, we tend to snack a lot and if we are not aware of what we are snacking, it can pose possible health issue in the future.
One way to alter your snacking habits is to change your snacks into vegetarian snacks, though some may not be absolutely healthy; but it’s a start.
- Power Your Mind and Body: With nutritions you get from vegetarian snacks, you will mostly likely get more nutrients compared to eating non-vegetarian ones. They also act as a slow-burning fuel that keeps you going all day. Eating vegetarian snacks with protein like soy will also add to your mental boost, increasing your ability to focus and think for the day.
- Battles Fatigue: Vegetarian snacks like fruits and vegetables can also lift your mood and increase your energy level.
- Fighting Depression and Anxiety: Vegetarian food with high omega 3 like nuts, soy and egg helps fight high blood pressure and heart disease.
To improve as whole; whether it’d be mentally or physically – we should all start with our eating habits. With a healthy body, achieving a healthy mind is not impossible.
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