Add these chickpea bites to your next grocery list!
Originating in the Middle East, falafel is a dish composed of spiced, mashed legumes formed into balls and fritters. These vegan-friendly foods are often added to salads, paired with pita bread, and served with various dips. In other words, there is no wrong way to enjoy falafel. While we are always rooting for a homemade recipe, many store-bought brands are now offering falafel mixes and pre-made falafel bites to enjoy with ease. But are these products vegan?
Is Store-Bought Falafel Vegan?
You know we are all for delicious convenience, but we always ensure that our favorite foods also pass the vegan vibe check. While most premade bites and falafel mixes are vegan-friendly, it’s always a good idea to check the label to avoid any ingredient list curveballs. And be sure to serve your chickpea bites with all the complementary plant-based eats.
The Best Vegan Falafel Brands on the Market
Hungry for a plant-based feast? Stock up on plant-based feta, creamy hummus, vegan tzatziki, and one of these must-try store-bought falafel brands!
Afia Foods
If making falafel from scratch isn’t in the cards, Afia Foods Falafel is the move. Heat-and-eat falafel from Afia comes in Traditional, Garlic & Herb, Za’atar, and Turmeric varieties. And if you’re looking for a quick meal, this female-founded brand offers Mediterranean Falafel Bowls to enjoy on repeat. We’ll take one of each, please!
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Franklin Farms
Made with chickpeas, oats, and zucchini, the Franklin Farms Baked Falafel Balls are the perfect addition to your homemade salads, wraps, and grain bowls. These vegan falafel bites are quick and easy to prepare but pack plenty of plant-based flavor. The chickpea bites belong to an expansive lineup of flavor-forward, high-quality, plant-based proteins. We see you, Franklin Farms!
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Fabalish
So you love Fabalish for their plant-based condiments like their organic queso and aquafaba mayo, but have you tried the brand’s vegan falafel? Available in flavors like Zesty Zucchini and Kickin’ Carrot, Fabalish Falafel Bites are baked rather than fried and we love to see it. Enjoy these delicious bites as a standalone snack or add them to your favorite vegan dishes like salads, pastas, and tacos.
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Yves Veggie Cuisine
These vegan falafel bites are delicious on their own, but you can always catch us getting creative with them as well. Yves Veggie Cuisine Falafel Balls are the perfect appetizer or mealtime addition. Loaded with chickpeas, these soy-free bites are packed with fiber and plant-based protein. The brand offers a plethora of other tasty vegan protein options including vegan cold cuts and plant-based hot dogs. Sign us up!
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