National Junk Food Day

7/21/2020

It's National Junk Food Day, and what better way to celebrate National Junk Food Day than with a whole lot of junk food? Here's the all-time best vegan junk foods, both homemade and store bought, that my family and I absolutely love!

Homemade Sweets

As of July 21st, 2022, Vegan Empire has 36 recipes for sweet treats that are perfect for National Junk Food Day, and many other occasions! With so many options, you'll be sure to find something to love!

They range from everything to cookies and muffins to cakes and pies and everything in between! Most of them are nut-free and they are all delicious!

For all of Vegan Empire's sweet recipes, check out the Vegan Sweet Tooth collection...

And if you're looking for something a bit more specific, I can help you out there too!

What about cakes? Make sure to check out "Cakes Galore", a collection of all Vegan Empire's cake recipes!

Snickerdoodle Cookies

Carrot Cake

And for fruity, tropical options, there's my "fruity" recipe collection! Not only do these natural sweets add a burst of color, but they're delicious too!

To all the chocolate lovers, consider a recipe from "Chocolate Heaven"! I especially love the cannoli dip and the s'mores pie, and the double chocolate fudge brownies have been a hit with vegans and nonvegans alike!

Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Homemade Savory Snacks

There's no collection for savory snacks, but here are some salty recipes from Vegan Empire that are an excellent addition to your National Junk Food Day menu!

There's the cauliflower buffalo wings that are a tasty and healthy option! There's also the oven-baked crispy onion rings, French fries, and soft pretzels! And another snack that's I love is popcorn; especially the "cheesy" popcorn and Doritos-flavored popcorn recipe which are super easy to make!

Storebought Snacks

Although homemade treats are great, getting them from the store and just opening the bag is more convenient when you don't feel like cooking. Here are some great snacks that you can try!

Frozen Treats

Jolly Llama - A vegan ice cream company! What could be better?! Jolly Llama offers several ice creams, all of which are vegan! These include cones, sandwiches, and push pops! I've only tried their ice cream cones so far, but those are AMAZING! Especially their mint flavor and salted caramel flavors!
Planet Oat - Making several different oat-based products, like milks and coffee creamers, Planet Oat's ice cream is what makes it stand out! It's a vegan company and the ice cream flavors are delicious! The frozen desserts range from simple chocolate and vanilla to blueberry oat crumble, cookies and cream, and chocolate peanut butter, with other options as well!
Oatly - Like Planet Oat, Oatly is a vegan company selling more than just ice cream, like milks. As for the frozen desserts, you can get pints, novelty bars, and even soft serve from them! I personally love getting a pint of Oatly's chocolate ice cream and adding some of Dandies' mini marshmallows to it! Mmm...
Cool Haus - Although not a vegan company, Cool Haus has a lot of vegan options, and I highly recommend their "Dairy-Free Dirty Mint Chip Frozen Dessert". It's probably the BEST ice cream sandwich ever, not just of the vegan ones! They also offer more than ice cream sandwiches, like ice cream pints that are amazing too! My favorite of those is their peanut butter fudge chip pint!
Talenti - A non-vegan gelato company that also makes 5 vegan flavors! Of these "dairy-free sorbettos", their raspberry one is my favorite, as it tastes like a raspberry frozen lemonade!
GoodPop - GoodPop is a plant-based company specializing in frozen treats, especially popsicles, but they also offer ice cream desserts! I personally like the ice cream sandwiches, which although small, still taste great! I haven't tried everything that they offer, but what I've had has been great!
Ben & Jerry's - A major ice cream company, Ben & Jerry's is definitely stepping up their game with multiple vegan-friendly options! Most of them are almond-based, but they also offer several made with sunflower for a nut-free, more eco-friendly option!

Not my photo...

Sweets

Dandies Marshmallows - marshmallows typically contain gelatin, which is not vegan, but Dandies cares for our animal friends and has made vegan marshmallows! They are a great snack to enjoy by themselves, but they're also great for adding to baked goods, an add-in for ice cream sundaes, roasting by a campfire, and making rice crispy treats with! The possibilities are endless! And aside from traditional vanilla marshmallows, both regular and mini, they also make seasonal flavors such as peppermint, pumpkin, and maple syrup - haven't tried those yet but certainly will!
No Whey - A vegan company great for those with allergies, No Whey makes the best vegan chocolate that I've ever had! They make a ton of different chocolatey treats, with my favorite being "Jake", the chocolate bunny. Cute and tasty! They also make treats like chocolate "No Nos", Pea "Not" Butter Cups, chocolate bars, brownies, caramel cookie bars, and a variety of seasonal treats!
Moo Free - Tied with No Whey for best chocolates, Moo Free offers chocolate bars, buttons, choccy rocks, and seasonal treats! Around Easter time they also make a giant chocolate egg that's amazing!
Yum Earth - Though not a completely vegan company, Yum Earth offers many vegan candies like Chewy Fruit Chews, Giggles, lollypops, and jellybeans! I really love the Chewy Fruit Chews (vegan version of Starburst), and even my nonvegan best friend said that they were "better than Starburst"; I agree!
Greyston Bakery - With 3 vegan flavors, Greyston Bakery's cinnamon roll blondie is one that I really enjoy! I've given some to my nonvegan friends and they love it, and it's a treat that I like having on road trips! Other vegan options are their fudgy brownies and birthday blondies. (Not a vegan company)
Annies Fruit Snacks - Although not a vegan company, Annie's still offers several plant-based options; both food and snacks. Their fruit snacks are tasty, and they make perfect the perfect addition to a lunch to add something sweet!
365 Whole Foods Market - Whole Foods makes 3 vegan candies that I've tried and love, with my favorite being their sour gummy rings! They are sweet, chewy, and sour...the perfect combination! They also make gummy bears and gummy stars which are also good!
Unreal - Another company that is mostly vegan is Unreal! Instead of candy they specialize in chocolates, such as peanut butter cups, almond butter cups, chocolate gems (peanut or quinoa), and dark chocolate coconut bars! I've personally tried them all and really like them!

Savory

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