Looking for road-trip snacks? Before you reach for that beef jerky, think about the individual cow (or turkey, salmon, or other animal) who deserved dignity and respect rather than being killed so that their dried, salted flesh could end up on gas station shelves. Luckily, there are a ton of healthy vegan jerky options available for those of us looking for a high-protein, low-carb snack that doesn’t require harming animals.
Here are some vegan jerky brands that you need to try right now:
Jack & Friends
Jack & Friends vegan jackfruit jerky is packed with 15 grams of pea protein and free from the top eight allergens. Try all three delicious flavors: Tomato & Poblano Pepper, Sweet Barbecue, and Ginger Teriyaki.
Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Jerky
Gardein’s naturally smoked plant-based jerky comes in three flavors: Original, Teriyaki, and Hot & Spicy.
Louisville Vegan Jerky Co.
Using ingredients like non-GMO certified soy and locally sourced maple syrup, Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. products come in five flavors: Bourbon Smoked Black Pepper, Bourbon Smoked Chipotle, Sriracha Maple, Sesame Teriyaki, and Maple Bacon.
Vegky
PETA Business Friend Vegky specializes in mushroom jerky. Inspired by travels abroad, the company offers flavors such as wasabi, curry, spicy, pepper, and original that are sure to transport snackers to the Eastern Hemisphere with every bite.
Stonewall’s Jerquee
Stonewall’s Jerquee comes in scrumptious, bite-sized pieces and is available in eight vegan flavors—note that the BBQ “Beef” flavor contains honey.
Primal Strips
High in protein and sinfully sumptuous, Primal Strips come in six flavors: Teriyaki, Texas BBQ, Hickory Smoked, Hot & Spicy, Thai Peanut, and Mesquite Lime.
AKUA Kelp Jerky
Dive into a bag of AKUA Kelp Jerky, made from sustainably farmed sea greens. This salty snack is a great source of protein and nutrients and comes in flavors like Sesame & Nori Sea Salt, Rosemary & Maple Barbecue, and Spicy Thai & Spirulina.
It’s Jerky Y’all
This Texas-based brand is changing the jerky game for good. It’s Jerky Y’all has created a tender and rich vegan jerky that’s loaded with protein, calcium, and iron. You can sink your teeth into three delicious flavors: Black Pepper & Sea Salt, Prickly Pear Teriyaki, and Prickly Pear Chipotle.
Lightlife
Lightlife’s new product recently debuted at the Natural Products Expo and will hit store shelves soon.
Noble Jerky
High-protein Noble Jerky comes in four flavors: Sweet BBQ, Chipotle, Teriyaki, Original.
Cocoburg
Cocoburg coconut jerky comes in Original, Chili Lime, and Ginger Teriyaki flavors. We’ll take all three, please.
Vegan Dream
You can munch on Vegan Dream’s four insanely satisfying flavors—Hickory Pepper, Cowgirl, Hot Chili Pepper, and Teriyaki—each of which packs a walloping 14 grams of protein per serving.
The Herbivorous Butcher
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can order a vegan jerky sampler from the Minneapolis-based shop, The Herbivorous Butcher.
Ready for more mouthwatering vegan jerky? Fake Meats is a one-stop shop for all your vegan jerky needs.
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