These alternative protein products range from silkworm powder snacks to dark chocolate-flavored chickpea spreads. While Bella Pupa's wholesome snack range consists of 20% silkworm powder -- sourced from insects and recognized as an alternative source of vitamins, proteins, minerals and fiber -- Boar's Head dark chocolate hummus is a low calorie alternative to traditional dessert spreads.
Other notable alternative protein products include Nibble's high protein lemon and coconut bites which are also non-GMO, gluten and dairy-free. Additionally, Moon Juice's mushroom-based Adaptogenic Protein is another standout. The powder is ideal for mixing with coffee, smoothies and more and boasts 20 grams of protein with Cordyceps, Reishi and Ashwagandha as its key ingredients.
Chickpea-based cakes and algea-infused mock salmon burgers round off this list and speak to consumers' growing desire for plant-based protein options that suit niche dietary restrictions.
15 Alternative Protein Products
From Silkworm Powder Snacks to Dark Chocolate Chickpea Spreads:
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Mock Salmon Burgers
Terramino Foods' Sustainable Burger is Made with Fungi and Algae
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Plant-Powered Frozen Burritos
Vegan Rob's Protein Burritos Nourish with Water Lentils & Algae
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Plant-Powered Protein Bites
Siren Snacks is Reimagining the Protein Bar as a Free-From Product
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Drinkable Oat Yogurts
Hälsa Oatgurt is Free From Soy, Dairy, Gums, Carrageenan and More
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Chickpea-Based Cake Snacks
Rule Breaker's Plant-Based 'Birthday Cake' is Made with Beans
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Free-From Protein Bites
Nibble's High-Protein Snacks Contain No Dairy, Gluten or GMO Ingredients
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Silkworm-Infused Snacks
The Bella Pupa Snacks are Made with 20% Silkworm Powder
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Apple Cinnamon Bean Dips
Tru Flavors' Dip Made with Beans Pairs Greek Yogurt, Fruit and Spices
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Adaptogenic Protein Powders
Moon Juice's Adaptogenic Protein Blends Easily Enrich Food and Drinks
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Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus
Boar's Head Dark Chocolate Hummus Pairs with Fruit, Crackers & More
5
Festive Cranberry Bites
Quorn's Cracking Cranberry Balls are Fit for Vegan-Friendly Holiday Feasts
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Plant Protein Pizzas
Sweet Earth Foods' Veggie Lovers Pizza Has a Corn, Carrot & Chia Crust
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High-Protein Cauliflower Crackers
Cali'flour Foods' Cauliflower Thins Contain Almonds & Egg Whites
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Shiitake Mushroom Jerky
Pan's Mushroom Jerky is a Vegetarian Alternative to Meat-Based Snacks
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Bleeding Mushroom Burgers
Naturli’ Foods' Makes "Meat" with Almonds, Tomatoes & Beet Juice
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Chia Smash's Natural Smash Bites are Loaded with Texture, Flavor & Protein
Chickpea-Based Healthy Snacks
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Non-Glycemic Chocolate Bites
Nebula Snacks' Chocolate Bites are Free from Added Sugar & Dairy
Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars
Kate’s Real Food Has Expanded Its Product Lineup
Vegan Collagen Tortilla Chips
Whale Sperm Tortillas Share the Benefits of Vegan Collagen
Bubble Tea-Inspired Protein Powders
FitbiBes Introduces a Novel Concept to the Protein Market
Seed Oil-Free Protein Powders
HeLa Nutrition Offers a Whole Food Approach to Plant-Based Protein
Functional Micronutrient Bites
Biogena Moments' Sweet, Savory & Spicy Snacks Boost Health & Beauty
AI-Generated Snack Bars
NotSnack Protein Bars Feature Plant-Based Protein & Slow-Release Carbs
Frozen Plant-Based Superfood Desserts
Glow Superfood is Indulgent and Nutritious
Creamy Milk-Free Chocolates
Fellow Creatures Recreates Milk Chocolate Without Dairy
Corn-Flavored Chickepea Puffs
Hippeas Just Added New Mexican Street Corn Chickpea Puffs
Protein-Rich Cheese Slice Alternatives
Vairy Plant-Based Slices Have 10-Grams of Protein
Gut-Supporting Veggie Chips
Go Natural's Probiotic Chips Support a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Seed-Based Snack Bites
Manitoba Harvest Superseed Snack Clusters Come in Three Flavors
Probiotic Nut Snacks
Sprout Living's Probiotic Almonds are Sprouted for Ease of Digestion
Natural Ingredient Protein Bars
The PB2 Performance Plant Protein Bars Come in Two Flavors
Bean-Based Chocolate Alternatives
Nukoko Makes a Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternative from Fava Beans
Plant-Based Powder Meal Replacements
HLTH Code Complete Meal Plant Based Powder is Protein-Rich
Sweet Potato Jerky Snacks
Theo's Plant-Based Debuted a New Snack at Expo West
Alt Protein Chips
Herbalife Protein Chips Share Eight Grams of Plant-Based Pea Protein
Potato-Based Liquid Eggs
Awevo Mimics the Functionality of Liquid Egg with Potato Protein
Multi-Dimensional Protein Powders
Healthy Truth's GO Powder Blends are Plant-Powered & Dairy-Free
Latin Cuisine Snack Puffs
Goya Chickpea Puffs Come in Three Latin-Inspired Flavors
Edible Plant-Based Wrappers
Xampla Makes Edible, Biodegradable Plant Protein Packaging
Puffed Plant-Based Snack Products
Harvest Snaps Crunchy Puffs Come in Three Flavors
Innovative Plant-Based Proteins
Liven Proteins Aims to Revolutionize Plant-Based Foods
Milk Tea Protein Powders
Lunar Lifts Nutrition Crafts Unique, Asian-Inspired Flavors Like Ube
Piquant Cheese Protein Chips
Wilde Protein Chips Spicy Queso Have a Satisfying Recipe and Flavor
Seaweed-Based Caviar
GreenCoLab Makes a Caviar Alternative from Microalgae
Microbial Protein Dog Treats
VEGDOG and MicroHarvest Made Pure Bites with an Innovative Protein
Collagen Meal Replacements
Oatler Glow Combines Dark Chocolate, Collagen Tripeptide & Soy Protein
Plant-Based Protein-Rich Alt Milks
Alpro Plant Protein Has No Sweeteners and Comes in Two Flavors
Flavorful Plant-Based Protein Powders
Kroma's Vanilla Cinnamon Plant-Based Protein is Convenient
Microalgae-Based Whey Alternatives
Vegan Marine Whey Has a Nutrition Profile Comparable to Dairy
Protein-Packed Snack Cups
Volpi Foods Snack Cups Come in Two Varieties
Grab-and-Go Plant-Based Snacks
The Protein Ball Co. Multipacks Come in Three Varieties
Cinnamon Churro Meatless Jerkies
All Y'alls Foods' Cinnamon Churro Jerky is Sweet & Protein-Packed
Drain-Free Pouch-Packaged Beans
These Merchant Gourmet Products are Ready to Eat or Heat
Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks
The Protein Ball Co. is Introducing Two New Vegan Snack Balls
Plant-Powered Egg Replacers
Plantible Foods' Rubi Whisk is an Egg Replacer Made with Duckweed
Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips
These Properchips are Healthy and Uncompromising on Great Taste
Cold Pressed Pumpkin Proteins
The North Coast Naturals Pumpkin Protein Contains 9 Amino Acids
Coconut-Based Pork Alternatives
Sangtubtim Inter Co. Makes Plant-Based Pork from Coconut Water
Healthy Chocolate-Hazelnut Cereals
Surreal's Zero-Sugar Choc Hazelnut Cereal is Protein-Packed
Nostalgic Cereal-Flavored Protein Powders
KOS Unveils a New Cinnamon Cereal-Flavored Plant Protein
Protein-Packed Ready-to-Eat Beans
Masala Mama is Launching Four Products in the US
Nutrient-Dense Yogurt Products
The Nomadic Power Pots Have 20-Grams of Protein
Air-Based Chocolate Gelatos
Solein Chocolate Gelato Features an Ingredient Grown from "Thin Air"
Free-From Protein Cookies
GOOD WORD Avoids Gluten, Grains, Dairy, Seed Oils & Refined Sugars
Sweetly Spiced Protein Chips
Pure Protein Sweet Chili Popped Crisps Have 12-Grams of Protein
Chickpea-Based Frozen Waffles
'Banza' Added Three Frozen Waffle Flavors to its Portfolio
Dessert-Like Plant Protein Snacks
Aloha Plant-Based Protein Bars Come in Two New Flavors at Target
Gluten-Free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta
This Pasta is Healthy Without Compromising Flavor
Prebiotic Protein Smoothies
Pressed Juicery Debuts its Protein Collection and Systems
Plant-Based Dessert Protein Bars
The ALOHA Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bar is Limited-Edition
Churro-Flavored Protein Bars
Unite Offers a Delicious and Healthy Energy Boost
Protein Puff Snacks
G FUEL's White Cheddar Protein Puffs are Performance-Based Corn Snacks
Richly Flavored Protein Smoothies
These smoodi High Protein Smoothie Flavors Come in Two Options
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Organic Pea Protein Powders
Orgain Vanilla Bean Organic Protein Boost Powder is Certified Organic
Whole-Roasted Alt Milks
Whole Moon's Delivers Complete Protein with a Legume, Nut & Grain Blend
Candy-Inspired Probiotic Snacks
BelliWelli Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate is Tasty and Beneficial
Plant-Based Chewy Candies
Sweet Haven's Soft Plant-Based Candy is 100% Vegan and Free from Gelatin
Versatile Meat Alternatives
These Better Balance Meat Alternatives Come in Five Varieties
Algae-Infused Popcorn Snacks
Pop Zero Popcorn is Made with Heart-Healthy Algae Oil & Pea Protein
Pea Protein Plant-Based Yogurts
Silk Greek-Style Plant-Based Yogurt Has 12-Grams of Protein
Dairy-Identical Cheeses
Nobell Foods Approaches Alt-Cheese Differently with "Plant-Grown Protein"
Grain-Free Chickpea Oatmeals
ChiChi is Gluten-Free, Vegan, Low GI and High in Protein
Plant-Based Meat Products
The Tofoo Co Teams Up with Temple of Seitan on New Plant-Based Products
Sugar-Free Dairy Products
Pauls+ Protein Flavored Yogurt Range is Gluten-Free and High in Protein
Dairy-Free Hazelnut Spreads
Nutella Plant-Based has Chickpeas and Rice Syrup in Place of Milk
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Novelties
WNWN Food Labs is Transforming the Future of Chocolate
Premium Alt Proteins
Abbot's Makes Plant-Rich Proteins Like Ground "Beef" & Fajita Chick'n
Microalgae-Based Nuggets
SimpliiGood's Nuggets Feature 80% Fresh Spirulina & Prebiotic Fibers
Nourishing Chickpea Brownies
Fabalish's Plant-Based Brownies are Packed with Veggies and Legumes
Chickpea-Based Tofus
omami Makes Vegan-Friendly Protein with Minimal Ingredients
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Candies
Treets Piasten Partnered with ChoViva on a New Product
Plant-Powered Protein Bars
PB2 Foods Unveils New Plant Protein Bars
Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Fava Bean Protein Products
Nutralys Fava S900M Fava Bean Protein Isolate is Plant-Based
Bean-Based Chips
BAM Snacks Makes Potato-Free, Corn-Free Chips with Black Gram
Better-For-You Pumpkin Treats
PowerSoul Cafe is Introducing a New Pumpkin Bites Offering
Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein Powders
Omega Nutrition introduces its Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder
Plant-Based Extra-Seasoned Snacks
Hippeas Flavor Blast Come in Two Flavor Varieties
One-Ingredient Plant-Based Meats
TerraMeat Plant-Based Chick’n Comes in a Powdered Form
Plant-Based Asian Cuisine Bites
Nasoya Plantspired Plant-Based Chick’n Bites Come in Two Flavors
Protein-Packed Pizza Crackers
Myna Snacks' Pizza Crackers Refuel Gamers with Healthier Ingredients
Protein Tempeh Chips
O-right Tempeh Chips Shares Six Grams of Plant-Based Protein Per Bag
Crispy Tempeh Chips
Mamame Whole Foods Makes Tempeh Chips with Fermented Black-Eyed Beans
Plant-Based Protein Powders
Evive Debuts Protein Powders that Compliment its Smoothies
Nutrient-Dense Protein Powders
The Peachie Spoon Introduces Clean, Grass-Fed Whey Formulas
Nutrient-Packed Protein Bars
1440 Foods Releases Two Nostalgic 'Pure Protein' Bar Flavors
High-Protein Pizza Chips
Legendary Foods' Newest Popped Protein Chips Taste Like Comfort Food
Vegetable-Based Snack Puffs
Snack'in For You Launches a New Snack Line Featuring Vegetable Puffs
Aromatic Protein Chips
Pokko's Plant-Based Natural Snacks are Infused with Asafoetida
Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites
Air Meats Chorizo is Half Chorizo, Half Nuts and Rice
Nutrition-Minded Protein Puddings
Müller Light Protein is Debuting Two New Flavors
Whole Food Protein Bites
VIvera Protein Bites Come in Three Plant-Based Varieties
Fermented Hybrid Protein Powders
APOLLO II Protein Powder Has an Ethical Formula
Nutrition-Focused Protein Pastas
Barilla Protein+ Cellentani is Packed with Protein and Fiber
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Veggie Egg Yolk Substitutes
Symrise Releases the Vegan Chickpea and Aquafaba Substitutes
Organic Pumpkin Seed Proteins
Sprout Living Offers Single-Ingredient Plant Protein Powder
Peanut Meat Dumplings
Haofood's Vegan Dumplings Use Peanuts to Mimic Pork Mince
High-Protein Layered Desserts
High Pro Tiramisù Satisfies Taste Buds & Supports Nutrition
Nutritious Zero-Sugar Snack Bites
Revol Snax are Packed with Plant Protein and More
Science-Backed Protein Powders
Soylent Complete Protein Powder Supports Brain Health & Immunity
Vegan Mushroom Jerkys
Functional Mushroom Company 'Meati' Debuted a New Jerky Snack
Savory Veggie Croquettes
Desserts Inspired HappyVore's Multi-Sensory Croq’Coulis
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Plant-Based Protein Powders
Nature’s Sunshine Recently Launched the New Plant-Based Protein Powder
Alt Protein Dog Meals
Planet A's High-Protein Food for Dogs Blends Plant & Insect Ingredients
Conveniently Canned Snack Products
These Chillo Foods Snack Products Come in Six Options
Simple Nutrient-Packed Recipes
Nature's Sunshine Shows You How to Incorporate Supplements in Food
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars
Laird's Plant Protein Bar is Boosted with Superfoods & Adaptogens
Creamy Chickpea-Based Spreads
The NIÚKE VMAYO Mayo-Inspired Spreads Come in Eight Flavors
Pea-Based Protein Minces
The Veganz Peas on Earth Pea Protein Mince is Shelf-Stable
Protein-Packed Cheese Bars
The Protein Cheese Bar Fuels Active Lifestyles
High-Protein Plant-Based Pasta Products
The Profusion Orzo Come in Two Variety Options
Meat-Free Protein Pots
Squeaky Bean's New Protein Pots Contain Tasty Duck and Beef Alternatives
Protein-Packed Cashew Puddings
Ilo Cashew Pudding Has 20-Grams of Protein Per Pot
Plant-Based Shrimp Alternatives
Beleaf's Plant-Based Shrimp is Allergen-Friendly
Nutritionally Complete Plant Proteins
Pulsin Complete Vegan Protein Blends Include Four Flavors
Protein-Packed Cheesy Puffs
In Good Hands' Cheesy Protein Puffs are at Sprouts Farmers Markets
Superfood Mealworm Supplements
Mr Bug's Superfood Shaker Adds Nutrition to Daily Dog Meals
Tempeh-Based Meatless Minces
Good Health Farm's Swimple Swap for Beef is Made from Tempeh
Spicy-Sweet Protein Shakes
The Protein Works Mango Chili Protein Shake is Vegan-Friendly
Accessible Non-Dairy Spreads
Misha's Kind Foods Offers a Range of Healthy Cheese Alternatives
Protein-Packed Meatless Nuggets
Tyson Foods Has Launched Its First Line Of Plant-Based Nuggets
Vegan Protein Snack Bars
Fazer Unveils a Vegan Chocolate Snack Bar Infused with Solein Protein
Plant-Based Protein Boxes
Beneo Launches a Plant-Based Nutrient Toolbox for Animals
Cruciferous Snack Puffs
Snack'in For You Makes Veggie-Based, High-Protein Baked Puffs
Convenient Chickpea Tempehs
Franklin Farms Debuts a Chickpea Version of its Original Tempeh
Micronized Protein Recipe Supplements
HiFood Micro Protein Has a Fine Texture and Neutral Taste
Nutritionally Balanced Snack Wraps
Gold Standard Nutrition High Protein Wraps are Satiating
Alt Protein Dog Treats
Scout & Zoe’s Launched Three Alternative Protein Dog Treats
Wild-Grown Walnut Protein Powders
Surthrival Walnut Protein Powder is Sustainably Foraged