Vegan Junk Food Without Palm Oil?! | Vegan Scene

Washington (GGM) Analysis | May 27, 2021 by Sarah J. Kings

According to Lacey Bourassa, of Plant Proteins.co, there has been a 500% increase in consumers identifying as being vegan within the last six years. Whether people are switching up their eating habits for ethical, health, feminist, or ecological reasons- or a combination- it is clear that eliminating animal products from our plates is on the rise.

Suppose you are switching up your diet as a part of an eco-friendly initiative. In that case, you probably already know that foods like broccoli, lentils, and tofu produce extremely low carbon emissions relative to producing meat. An assessment of global emissions performed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FOA, deemed that 15% of the human-induced greenhouse gas emissions stem from livestock production. That doesn’t even take into account the ecological impact of the grain and antibiotics used to sustain animals prior to their slaughter.

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Still, if you are struggling to upkeep your transition into a plant-based lifestyle, you should know that veganism doesn’t have to be all kale smoothies and chia seed salads. There are plenty of vegan options for desserts, snacks, and munchies, that will help you stay strong in your commitment to keeping it cruelty-free.

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Top Ten Vegan Munchies:

Doritos – Spicy Sweet Chili
Enjoy Life – Cocoa Loco Chocolate Bars
Garden Veggie Straws – Sea Salt
Jolly Ranchers
Kettle Brand – Salt & Vinegar Chips
Twizzlers
Betty Crocker – Fruit Snacks
Vegan Rob’s – Cheddar Puff (all flavors)
Miyoko’s cheese Wheels
Ben & Jerry’s Dairy-Free Ice Cream

The best part about this list is that every ‘junk food’ item is 100% palm oil-free! This is a big deal for Mother Nature as this common ingredient is well known to be extremely detrimental to the environment. Palm oil plantations contribute to deforestation and the destruction of animal habitats. According to the World Wildlife Fund, WWF, Palm oil is associated with the further endangerment of species like the Orangutan, pygmy elephant, and Sumatran rhino.