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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Bubble Tea-Inspired Protein Powders
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Seed Oil-Free Protein Powders
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Functional Micronutrient Bites
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AI-Generated Snack Bars
NotSnack Protein Bars Feature Plant-Based Protein & Slow-Release Carbs
Adaptogenic Plant Proteins
Optimi Debuted a Plant-Based Protein Supplement with Adaptogenics
Frozen Plant-Based Superfood Desserts
Glow Superfood is Indulgent and Nutritious
Baby-Friendly Collagen Smoothies
Serenity Kids' Dairy-Free Smoothie Pouches are Protein-Rich
Plant-Based Mushroom Powders
Laird Superfood's 'Renew' Powder Contains Four Functional Mushrooms
Gut-Supporting Veggie Chips
Go Natural's Probiotic Chips Support a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Chaga Mushroom Proteins
PURICA Offers Vegan Protein Supplements with Chaga Mushroom Powder
Sweet Protein Chocolate Bars
Oobli's Microbial Fermentation Makes Nature-Identical Sweet Proteins
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
Chickpea-Based Yogurt Expansions
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Sweet Potato Jerky Snacks
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Nutritious Hemp-Powered Products
hemperella Super Food Products Come in Several Varieties
Multi-Dimensional Protein Powders
Healthy Truth's GO Powder Blends are Plant-Powered & Dairy-Free
Edible Plant-Based Wrappers
Xampla Makes Edible, Biodegradable Plant Protein Packaging
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
Plant-Based Protein-Rich Alt Milks
Alpro Plant Protein Has No Sweeteners and Comes in Two Flavors
Boba-Inspired Protein Powders
Boba Tea Protein Shares Protein with Asian-Inspired Flavors
Superfood-Infused Cocoa Powders
RDCL Superfoods Launches a Nutrient-Rich 'Super Cocoa' Powder
Microbial Protein Dog Treats
VEGDOG and MicroHarvest Made Pure Bites with an Innovative Protein
Cold Pressed Pumpkin Proteins
The North Coast Naturals Pumpkin Protein Contains 9 Amino Acids
Cinnamon Churro Meatless Jerkies
All Y'alls Foods' Cinnamon Churro Jerky is Sweet & Protein-Packed
Natural Protein Powder Flavors
Zurvita Added Vanilla Creme and Chocolate Delight Mix Flavors
Plant-Powered Egg Replacers
Plantible Foods' Rubi Whisk is an Egg Replacer Made with Duckweed
Nutrient-Dense Protein Snacks
The Protein Ball Co. is Introducing Two New Vegan Snack Balls
Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips
These Properchips are Healthy and Uncompromising on Great Taste
Healthy Chocolate-Hazelnut Cereals
Surreal's Zero-Sugar Choc Hazelnut Cereal is Protein-Packed
Air-Based Chocolate Gelatos
Solein Chocolate Gelato Features an Ingredient Grown from "Thin Air"
Plant-Based Meat Products
The Tofoo Co Teams Up with Temple of Seitan on New Plant-Based Products
Sweetly Spiced Protein Chips
Pure Protein Sweet Chili Popped Crisps Have 12-Grams of Protein
Aerated Nut Snacks
Airnuts and a Light Snack Packed with Protein and Flavor
Innovative Plant-Based Food Brands
Black Sheep Foods Adds More Flavor to the Plant-Based Diet
Protein-Rich Plant-Based Milks
The West Life Protein Smoothie Blends Come in Two Flavors
Chickpea-Based Frozen Waffles
'Banza' Added Three Frozen Waffle Flavors to its Portfolio
Plant-Based Dessert Protein Bars
The ALOHA Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bar is Limited-Edition
Protein Puff Snacks
G FUEL's White Cheddar Protein Puffs are Performance-Based Corn Snacks
Churro-Flavored Protein Bars
Unite Offers a Delicious and Healthy Energy Boost
Fitness Influencer Protein Powders
The Vitalura Labs Protein Powder Has a Plant-Based Formula
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
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Bars
WNWN's Alt-Chocolate Emulates a Rich Taste with Legumes & Cereals
Dessert-Like Plant Protein Drinks
REBBL's Protein Beverages Capture the Flavors of Cookies & Pie
Candy-Inspired Probiotic Snacks
BelliWelli Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate is Tasty and Beneficial
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
Flavor-Focused Protein Bars
Bobo’s Protein Bars are Debuting in Two Flavors
Egg-Based Protein Crisps
Todd’s Protein Crisps are Made with Real Egg Whites & Lentils
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
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
Plant-Powered Protein Bars
PB2 Foods Unveils New Plant Protein Bars
Plant-Based Protein Bars
Bobo’s Adds Plant-Based Protein Bars to its Portfolio of Baked Goods
Grab-and-Go Plant Protein Drinks
NotMilk High Protein a First-of-Its-Kind Non-Refrigerated Drink
Consumer-Driven Confectionery Products
These New Nature’s Garden Products Come in Two Varieties
Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Kid-Friendly Chickpea Milks
Tally Foods' Chickpea Milk Meets the Nutritional Needs of Kids
Protein-Rich Ready-to-Prepare Pastas
Barilla Chickpea Orzo Has 19-Grams of Plant-Based Protein
Multi-Textured Stuffed Snacks
Rivals' Dual-Texture Snacks are Powered by Pea Protein
Bean-Based Chips
BAM Snacks Makes Potato-Free, Corn-Free Chips with Black Gram
Chickpea-Based Tofus
omami Makes Vegan-Friendly Protein with Minimal Ingredients
Protein-Packed Snack Crisps
The Pure Protein Popped Crisps Come in Two Flavors
Mushroom Milk Chocolates
Oodaalolly's Newest Chocolate Bar is Made with Dairy-Identical Whey
Savory Insect Snacks
This Cricket-Based Bites Are Delicious, Nutritious and Sustainably Sourced
Plant-Based Extra-Seasoned Snacks
Hippeas Flavor Blast Come in Two Flavor Varieties
Plant-Based Asian Cuisine Bites
Nasoya Plantspired Plant-Based Chick’n Bites Come in Two Flavors
Crispy Tempeh Chips
Mamame Whole Foods Makes Tempeh Chips with Fermented Black-Eyed Beans
Pourable Egg Alternatives
The Pepita Egg by Spero is a First-of-Its-Kind Clean-Label Product
Plant-Based Milk Chocolate Bars
LOVO Chocolate Bars Come in Four Varieties
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
Creamy Plant-Based Protein Powders
Garden of Life Organic Creamy Protein is Made with Oatmilk
Texturized Chickpea Protein Burgers
These Vegan Burgers Are Made With a Unique Source Ingredient
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
Gut-Friendly Snack Mixes
Boundless' Nut and Seed Mixes are Full of Fibre and Nutrients
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
Veggie Egg Yolk Substitutes
Symrise Releases the Vegan Chickpea and Aquafaba Substitutes
Peanut Meat Dumplings
Haofood's Vegan Dumplings Use Peanuts to Mimic Pork Mince
White Cheddar-Inspired Snacks
The Babybel Plant-Based White Cheddar Cheese Alternative is Tasty
High-Protein Layered Desserts
High Pro Tiramisù Satisfies Taste Buds & Supports Nutrition
Science-Backed Protein Powders
Soylent Complete Protein Powder Supports Brain Health & Immunity
Baby-Friendly Quinoa Puffs
Awsum Snacks SuperFood Baby Puffs Come in Four Flavors
Plant-Based Snacking Sausages
Richmond's Mini Vegan Sausages are Low in Sugar, Fat & Salt
Nutritious Zero-Sugar Snack Bites
Revol Snax are Packed with Plant Protein and More
Protein-Rich Pudding Snacks
The Arla Protein Pudding Pots are Low-Calorie and Lactose-Free
Vegan Mushroom Jerkys
Functional Mushroom Company 'Meati' Debuted a New Jerky Snack
Plant-Powered Umami Noodles
Immi's High-Protein Instant Ramen Has "More Slurpable" Noodles
Plant-Based Chocolate Refreshments
Chocomel Plant-Based Comes in One-Liter Tetra Paks
Plant-Based Protein Powders
Vega Launches New Plant-Based Protein Powder: Vega Original
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
Organic Pumpkin Seed Proteins
Sprout Living Offers Single-Ingredient Plant Protein Powder
Conveniently Canned Snack Products
These Chillo Foods Snack Products Come in Six Options
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
Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein Powders
Omega Nutrition introduces its Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder
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
Textural Oat Milk Chocolates
7th Heaven Chocolates Combines Creamy Oat Milk with Rich Add-Ins
Plant-Based Shrimp Alternatives
Beleaf's Plant-Based Shrimp is Allergen-Friendly
Nutritionally Complete Plant Proteins
Pulsin Complete Vegan Protein Blends Include Four Flavors
Lentil-Infused Mushroom Sausages
These Plant-Based Sausages Offer a High-Protein Grilling Solution
Chickpea-Based Cheese Alternatives
ChickP Uses its Chickpea Protein Isolate for Dairy-Free Cheese
Chickpea Tortilla Chips
HIPPEAS' Chickpea Tortilla Chips are Fueled by Plant Protein
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
Optimally Formulated Protein Supplements
Premier Protein Plant Protein Powder Comes in Two Flavors
Accessible Non-Dairy Spreads
Misha's Kind Foods Offers a Range of Healthy Cheese Alternatives
Insect Protein Dog Treats
HOPE Pet Foods' Berry-Flavored Treats are Made with BSFL Proteins
Crunchy Plant-Based Nut Snacks
Sweet Anya Tiger Nut Snacks Come in Three Varieties
Soy-Based Chorizo Crumbles
The New IMAGIC Plant-Based Chorizo Crumbles Taste Just Like Sausage
Mushroom-Derived Hybrid Meats
Mush Foods Upcycles Food Waste to Grow Nutritious Mycelium Protein
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
Candy-Like Protein Snacks
The Fulfil Triple Chocolate Protein Bar Has 15-Grams of Protein
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
Puffy Plant-Based Snacks
PeaTos Puffs Come in Two Flavor Options for a New Take on a Classic
Probiotic-Packed Alt Cheeses
Fermented Cashews Make This Meadow Herb & Garlic Cheese Alternative
Dessert-Flavored Protein Snacks
Birthday Cake Protein Poppers Have a Sweet and Savory Flavor
Wild-Grown Walnut Protein Powders
Surthrival Walnut Protein Powder is Sustainably Foraged
Piquant Plant-Based Chicken Products
These New Impossible Foods Products Come in Three Varieties