High-calorie snacks are munchies packed with a large number of calories per serving. These snacks typically contain a mix of fats, sugars, and carbohydrates, providing a quick and concentrated energy source. They are popular for people who need an extra calorie boost, like athletes or anyone looking to gain weight.
High-Calorie Snacks
Embracing the joy of snacking without worrying about calorie counting, high-calorie treats are the superstar of their daily routine. Think of them as the life of the snack party—bold, indulgent, and unapologetically satisfying. Whether whipping up a stack of thick, syrup-drizzled pancakes for breakfast, sharing a midday homemade pizza topped with all the glorious cheeses, or diving into a decadent bowl of caramel-drizzled popcorn during movie time, these snacks are about celebrating full flavor.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates
- 3-4 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
- 5-6 walnuts, toasted and crushed
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, to drizzle
Healthy Bounty Balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded coconut (160 g)
- 1 cup coconut milk (240 g)
- 1 tablespoon rice or agave syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- ⅔ cup dark chocolate, melted (100 g)
- Shredded coconut (about ½ cup)
Optional
- Hazelnut for filling
- Almond or rum extract
Almost-everything Trail Mix
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ cup unsalted peanuts (raw or roasted)
- ¾ cup unsalted almonds (raw or roasted)
- ⅓ cup unsalted pepitas (raw or roasted)
- ½ cup banana chips (pref. unsweetened)
- ½ cup chopped papaya (pref. unsulfured & unsweetened)
- ½ cup regular or crimson raisins (I used a combo)
- ¼ – ½ cup toasted coconut flakes*
- ¼ – ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips**
10-Minute Mushroom Avocado Toast
Ingredients
AVOCADO TOAST
- 2 slices bread (Wheat, Whole Grain Seeded, or Gluten-Free // see notes for store-bought GF recommendations)
- ½-3/4 medium ripe avocado (see notes for tips!)
MUSHROOMS
- 1-2 tablespoon vegan butter (we like Miyoko’s // or sub olive oil // dairy butter also works if not dairy-free)
- 7-8 oz. sliced shiitake mushrooms (see notes if subbing other mushrooms // 8 oz. yields ~3 cups sliced)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or sub twice as much fresh)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional // for heat)
- 1 pinch each sea salt and black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
FOR SERVING
Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dates, pitted (8 oz, 225 g)
- 7 oz white beans, cooked & drained (200 g)
- 4 oz peanut butter (113 g)
- 2 oz oats (57 g)
- 2 oz vegan protein blend (57 g)
- 4 tablespoon cocoa powder (20 g)
- Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins
- Roasted peanuts
- Chocolate chips
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
High-calorie Snacks For When You Need To Gain Weight
Raspberry Lemon Chia Pudding
Ingredients
Chia Pudding
- ½ cup chia seeds (80 g)
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup coconut milk (250 ml)
- ½ cup soy milk (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon agave syrup
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (color) (optional)
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (120 g)
- ½ lemon, cut into thin slices
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoon vegan whipped cream
Stuffed Avocados
INGREDIENTS
- 3 avocados, sliced in half and seed removed
- 1 lemon, juice of
- ⅓ cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), cored and diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
- ¼ red onion or 1 small shallot, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced or ⅛ – ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- small handful grape tomatoes, diced (optional)
- 2 – 4 tablespoons hummus, vegan mayo or garlic aioli
- mineral salt & cracked pepper, to taste
Sweet Potato Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, roasted and cubed
- 2 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup rolled oats (40 g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings
- ½ mango, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup fresh raspberries (60 g)
- 1 small kiwi, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
