Let's be honest: building a modern pantry can feel like a puzzle. You want snacks that fit a plant-based lifestyle, but you also want real flavor, real crunch, and ingredients you can actually picture. That's where vegan snacks with avocado oil come in. We're seeing more and more brands lean into this combination, and we get why. Avocado oil brings a rich, buttery quality to snacks, and when it's paired with real, plant-based ingredients, you end up with something that satisfies the craving without any of the compromise.
We're big believers in this approach at Jackson's. Whether you're stocking up for a busy week, packing lunches, or just looking for your next favorite snack, this is your guide to some of the best vegan options built around avocado oil. Let's dig in.
Top picks for vegan snacks with avocado oil
Jackson's sea salt kettle chips
Sometimes you just want a chip that does the classics right. Jackson's Sea Salt Kettle Chips are made with non-GMO potatoes, kettle-cooked in avocado oil, and finished with just the right amount of sea salt. That's it. Real food ingredients, avocado oil, and seasoning, delivering that signature golden crunch every single time.
- Highlights: Kettle-cooked for a satisfying crunch, made with non-GMO potatoes, and cooked in avocado oil.
- Dietary specifics: Vegan, gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO, top 9 allergen-free.
- Why: This is a snack that proves the everyday chip deserves an upgrade, without adding a single unnecessary ingredient.
Jackson's Super Veggie Straws®
Forget everything you thought you knew about ordinary veggie straws. Jackson's Super Veggie Straws® are made with a real veggie blend of yellow peas, brown rice, cassava, and sweet potato, all cooked in avocado oil. The result is an impossibly light, super crunchy straw with bold, crave-worthy flavor in every bag.
- Highlights: Made with a real veggie blend, cooked in avocado oil, with a light and super crunchy texture.
- Dietary specifics: Vegan, gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO, top 9 allergen-free.
- Why: For anyone building a modern, plant-forward pantry, this is the veggie straw upgrade you've been waiting for.
As one of our customers, Rainyroo, put it: "These veggie straws are absolutely addictive! I especially love the ranch flavor, and the cheddar flavor is equally delicious. I will continue to purchase these indefinitely."
Gimme sea salt & avocado oil seaweed snacks
If you're after something light that still delivers on savory satisfaction, Gimme's seaweed snacks are worth a look. These are roasted to a delicate crispness using avocado oil, which pairs nicely with the natural umami flavor of the organic seaweed.
- Highlights: Roasted with avocado oil, organic seaweed base, delicate and crispy texture.
- Dietary specifics: Vegan, gluten-free, organic, keto-friendly.
- Why: It's a great example of how avocado oil can round out the flavor and texture of a simple snack.
Foodies PumThins smokey chedda cheeze crackers
Sometimes you want that savory, cheesy crunch without any dairy. Foodies PumThins delivers a plant-based cracker built on pumpkin seeds and cassava flour, seasoned with smoked paprika and nutritional yeast for a nostalgic, cheddar-style flavor.
- Highlights: A plant-based take on the classic cheese cracker, built on pumpkin seeds and cassava flour.
- Dietary specifics: Gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, plant-based.
- Why: It's a fun, flavorful option for anyone building out a plant-forward snack rotation.
Looking for more crunchy, plant-based options? Check out our roundup of crackers made with real ingredients.
Lesser Evil avocado-licious organic popcorn
Lesser Evil takes popcorn back to basics with a fluffy, air-popped texture. They use organic popcorn kernels tossed in avocado oil and Himalayan salt, giving each bite a rich, savory finish that complements the salt perfectly.
- Highlights: Organic popcorn kernels tossed in avocado oil and Himalayan salt.
- Dietary specifics: USDA organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, whole grain.
- Why: A satisfying example of how avocado oil can transform a simple grain snack into something bold and craveable.
Root chips (tomato)
Root Foods offers a fun alternative for those venturing beyond the potato. They take thick slices of sun-ripened tomatoes and flash-crisp them, using avocado oil to preserve the fresh, tangy flavor of the tomato while adding a satisfying richness.
- Highlights: Whole tomato slices turned into chips, cooked with avocado oil for a rich finish.
- Dietary specifics: Gluten-free, plant-based, non-GMO.
- Why: A creative way to enjoy more produce in a shelf-stable, crunchy format.
Siete queso puff snacks
Inspired by the classic cheese puffs many of us grew up with, this snack uses lentil flour as its base and a blend of nutritional yeast and spices to create a bold "queso" flavor. They're cooked with avocado oil for that satisfying, puffed crunch.
- Highlights: A grain-free, dairy-free take on the classic cheese puff, cooked with avocado oil.
- Dietary specifics: Grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO.
- Why: A fun, nostalgic snack that fits neatly into a plant-based pantry.
As FlavCity's Bobby Parrish puts it: "Avocado oil, sweet potatoes, sea salt. That's it. Every other chip cooked in seed oils, processed, inflammatory, machine lubricants. Avocado oil is the opposite."
Always check your labels!
Here's the thing: formulations change, and not every product from a brand is made the same way. Just because one snack from a company uses avocado oil or fits a certain diet doesn't mean every product in that lineup does. Always check the label on any packaged snack, every time you buy it, to confirm it still fits your dietary needs.
At Jackson's, we make this easy. Every single Jackson's snack, no exceptions, is cooked exclusively in avocado oil, is vegan, and is made in a dedicated top 9 allergen-free facility. That consistency has never wavered, from our very first batch to today.
DIY snacking: quick ideas from your kitchen
Sometimes the best snacks are the ones you throw together yourself. Here are a few easy ideas built around avocado oil:
- Avocado oil roasted chickpeas: Toss rinsed chickpeas with avocado oil and your favorite spices, then roast at 400°F until golden for a crunchy, protein-packed snack.
- Avocado oil kale chips: Tear fresh kale into bite-sized pieces, massage with avocado oil, sprinkle with nutritional yeast, and bake at 300°F until crisp. Some research suggests that dietary fats like those in avocado oil help the body use certain fat-soluble vitamins found in leafy greens, per the American Heart Association.
- Homemade trail mix: Combine raw walnuts, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. Lightly toast the nuts in a pan with a bit of avocado oil and cinnamon, then add dairy-free dark chocolate chips and dried fruit for a fun, energy-ready mix.
Why avocado oil, always
We believe the oil you choose matters, which is why we've cooked exclusively in avocado oil since day one. It started in the Reamer family's home kitchen, making snacks for their son Jackson, and it's carried through to our world-class facility built entirely around avocado oil. That's the whole story: real food, avocado oil, and snacks everyone can feel good about.
If you're curious about the full picture on oils, our guide to gluten-free snacks with avocado oil breaks down more of what goes into our snacks and why we make the choices we do.
Snacking made super
Choosing vegan snacks doesn't mean choosing boredom, and it doesn't mean settling for less flavor either. With brands leaning into avocado oil and real, plant-based ingredients, your modern pantry can be full of bold flavor, satisfying crunch, and snacks that fit your lifestyle. That's the whole point of feel good snacking: you get to enjoy every bite without the compromise.
Ready to build out your own avocado oil pantry? Grab a bag of Jackson's Super Veggie Straws® or explore our full lineup of chips and straws, all cooked in avocado oil, always vegan, and made for snacking with confidence.
