Vegan Snacks and Pantry Staples: 10 Picks With the Label Claim
These vegan snacks and pantry staples are for anyone cooking or snacking without animal products who wants the claim on record. Every pick is called vegan by its own brand, and an independent source shows the same. Two picks are Certified Vegan, listed in the certifier’s own directory; the rest are brand claims backed by a retailer listing. For vegan protein powders and supplements, see our separate vegan supplements and protein powders list.
How we picked
We checked every snack and pantry product on Supercery for a vegan claim from the brand, then looked for one independent source that is not the brand and not an Amazon-owned store. We name a certifier only where its own directory lists the product. One labeled-vegan snack stayed out because the only independent support we found was a search snippet. We have not tasted or tested these products ourselves.
Certified Vegan versus a vegan label
According to Vegan Action, its Certified Vegan logo is for products that contain no animal products or byproducts and have not been tested on animals. A plain “vegan” line on a package is the brand’s own statement. Both can be accurate, but only the logo means an outside organization checked the product against its standard.
Certified Vegan picks
San-J Organic Tamari, Gluten Free
San-J calls its organic tamari certified vegan, and the vegan.org product directory lists it. It is a soy sauce made without wheat, for stir-fries, dressings and dipping. See San-J Organic Tamari.
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn
SkinnyPop’s product page shows a vegan icon, and the vegan.org product directory lists SkinnyPop Original. It is ready-to-eat popcorn for a light, salty snack. See SkinnyPop Original Popcorn.
Vegan pantry staples
Banza Chickpea Rotini
Banza tags this pasta vegan on its product page, and Thrive Market’s listing marks it vegan too. It is made mostly from chickpeas, for a pasta night with more protein. See Banza Chickpea Rotini.
Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Bragg lists this vinegar as vegan, and Fairway Market’s listing marks it vegan too. Use it in dressings, marinades and slaws. See Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar. Bragg also sells a fortified nutritional yeast; our nutritional yeast label guide reads its ingredient line and B vitamin panel.
California Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
California Olive Ranch calls this oil naturally vegan, and Vitacost’s listing marks it vegan too. It is a single-ingredient extra virgin olive oil. See California Olive Ranch EVOO.
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts
Manitoba Harvest lists its Hemp Hearts as vegan, and Vitacost’s listing marks it vegan too. These shelled hemp seeds add plant protein to oatmeal, yogurt alternatives and salads with no cooking. Our hemp hearts explainer covers the label and storage. See Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts.
Vegan snacks
Hu Simple Dark Chocolate
Hu labels its Simple bar vegan and dairy-free, and Better Health Market marks it vegan too. It is a 70% dark chocolate sweetened with coconut sugar; vegan.org lists other Hu products but not this bar, so we do not call it certified. Our dark chocolate label guide walks through its panel. See Hu Simple Dark Chocolate.
Larabar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
Larabar labels this bar vegan, and Thrive Market’s listing marks it vegan too. It is a fruit and nut bar built on dates and peanuts. See Larabar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.
Mary’s Gone Crackers Original
Mary’s Gone Crackers calls these crackers always vegan, and Manna Harvest marks it vegan too. They are brown rice, quinoa and seed crackers. See Mary’s Gone Crackers Original.
Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers, Fine Ground Sea Salt
Simple Mills labels these crackers vegan, and the Stop & Shop listing marks it vegan too. They are made with almond flour, so skip them if you avoid tree nuts. See Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers.
Quick comparison
| Product | Vegan claim |
|---|---|
| San-J Organic Tamari | Certified Vegan (vegan.org) |
| SkinnyPop Original | Certified Vegan (vegan.org) |
| Banza Chickpea Rotini | Brand label + retailer |
| Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar | Brand label + retailer |
| California Olive Ranch EVOO | Brand label + retailer |
| Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts | Brand label + retailer |
| Hu Simple Dark Chocolate | Brand label + retailer |
| Larabar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip | Brand label + retailer |
| Mary’s Gone Crackers Original | Brand label + retailer |
| Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers | Brand label + retailer |
FAQ
What does the Certified Vegan logo mean?
Vegan Action says the logo marks products with no animal products or byproducts that have not been tested on animals. San-J tamari and SkinnyPop Original are in its directory.
Are vegan products allergen-free?
No. Vegan means no animal ingredients, but these picks can still contain soy, peanuts, tree nuts or other allergens, and some are made in shared facilities. Read each package.
How did you check each vegan claim?
For every pick we found the vegan claim on the brand’s own product page or label, then looked for the same claim on one independent page: the certifier’s directory for San-J and SkinnyPop, and a retailer listing for the rest. We skipped Amazon-owned stores. If the two sources disagreed or the independent page was only a search snippet, the product stayed out.
Why is a labeled-vegan snack missing?
Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame shows a vegan mark on its label, but the only independent listing we found was a search result we could not open, so it is not on this list yet. You can still find it in our high-protein snacks and non-GMO lists.
Where are the vegan protein powders?
They are in our vegan supplements and protein powders list, which covers plant protein, creatine and other supplements.
Where to go next
See our healthy snacks buying guide and healthy pantry staples guide. Related lists: non-GMO snacks and pantry staples, dairy-free snacks and supplements and gluten-free snacks and pantry staples. Reading a seaweed snack pack? Our seaweed snack label guide covers serving, sodium, organic and iodine lines.