Huge List of 272 Non-Perishable Vegan Foods [Prepper Guide]

As a vegan, I try to focus my diet on fresh, whole foods. But that doesn’t mean every meal needs to be raw fruits and vegetables. There are plenty of non-perishable, shelf-stable vegan foods to keep on hand.

In this article, I’ve compiled a huge list of 272 non-perishable vegan foods. Whether you’re trying to prep for a hurricane or pandemic… or if you just want to wait a bit longer between grocery store trips—this list will help you out!

The lists below may contain some items that have trace amounts of animal-derived ingredients. Always check the label to be sure an item fits your specific needs.

Vegan Cereals

There are so many vegan-friendly milk options available now—almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, and oat milk, just to name a few! So many cereals make appealing shelf-stable vegan options.

A lot of controversy exists about which cereals are truly vegan, though. This is mainly because the fortified vitamin D3 often comes from non-vegan sources. (Read more about Vitamin D in cereal and my thoughts here).

Also, remember to use your discretion when it comes to cereal, as some options are loaded with sugar, and almost all cereals are high on the glycemic index.

This is not an exhaustive list of every vegan cereal. Just a list to get you started!

1. 365 Brown Rice Crisps
2. 365 Crunchy Cinnamon Squares
3. 365 Fruit and Nut Muesli
4. 365 Peanut Butter & Cocoa Balls
5. All-Bran Buds
6. All-Bran Original
7. Annie’s Organics Cocoa Bunnies
8. Apple Jacks
9. Barbara’s Peanut Butter Puffins
10. Barbara’s Puffins Original
11. Cap’n Crunch
12. Cap’n Crunch Crunch Berries
13. Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch
14. Cascadian Farm Graham Crunch
15. Cascadian Farm Multi-Grain Squares
16. Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Crunch
17. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
18. Cocoa Krispies
19. Cocoa Pebbles
20. Cookie Crisp
21. Corn Chex
22. Corn Flakes
23. Corn Pops
24. Crispix
25. Envirokids Gorilla Munch
26. Ezekiel 4:9 Almond
27. Ezekiel 4:9 Golden Flax
28. Ezekiel 4:9 Original
29. Fiber One Original
30. Froot Loops
31. Frosted Cheerios
32. Frosted Flakes
33. Fruity Pebbles
34. Golden Grahams
35. Grape Nuts
36. Kashi 7 Whole Grain, Flakes
37. Kashi 7 Whole Grain, Puffs
38. Kashi Organic Sprouted Grains
39. Kashi Strawberry Fields
40. Kellogg’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran
41. Kix
42. Multigrain Cheerios
43. Nature’s Path Flax Plus Multibran Flakes
44. Nature’s Path Flax Plus Pumpkin Raisin Crunch
45. Nature’s Path Love Crunch Dark Chocolate Macaroon
46. Nature’s Path Mesa Sunrise Flakes
47. Quaker Life Cereal
48. Quaker Life Cinnamon
49. Quaker Puffed Wheat
50. Raisin Bran
51. Reese’s Puffs
52. Rice Chex
53. Rice Krispies
54. Rice Puffs
55. Shredded Wheat Original (Unfrosted)
56. Toasted Oats (Cheerios)
57. Trix
58. Weetabix
59. Wheaties

Non-Perishable Vegan Snacks

Whether you’re craving salty or sweet, there are tons of shelf-stable vegan snacks. While these may not always be the healthiest, you can be sure they’ll hit the spot!

Remember, everything in moderation!

Savory and Salty Vegan Snacks

1. Baked Lay’s Original Chips
2. Baked Lay’s Dill Pickle
3. Baked Lay’s Lightly Salted
4. Baked Lay’s Limon
5. Baked Lay’s Ruffles
6. Baked Lay’s Salt and Vinegar
7. Carr’s Table Water Crackers
8. Carr’s Poppy & Sesame Crackers
9. Club Crackers Original
10. Club Crackers Multi-grain
11. Club Crackers Reduced Fat
12. Club Crackers Buttery Garlic
13. Fritos Corn Chips
14. Keebler Toasteds: Toasted Sesame
15. Kettle Brand Chips (Backyard Barbecue, Jalapeño, Maple Bacon, Pepperoncini, Red Curry, Roasted Garlic, Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Spicy Thai, Sriracha, and Unsalted)
16. Lay’s Classic Potato Chips
17. Lay’s Classic Barbecue Chips
18. Popcorn: Boom Chicka Pop Sea Salt
19. Popcorn: Earth Balance Vegan Aged White Cheddar Popcorn
20. Popcorn: Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals Simply Salted
21. Popcorn: Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals Lime & Salt
22. Popcorn: Act II Kettle Corn
23. Popcorn: Act II Butter Lovers
24. Popcorn: Pop Secret: Sea Salt
25. Popcorn: Skinny Pop
26. Pretzels (pretty much all of them)
27. Pringles BBQ
28. Pringles Original
29. Pringles Paprika
30. Pringles Wavy Classic Salted
31. Pingles Lightly Salted
32. Pringles Wasabi & Soy Sauce
33. Quaker Rice Cakes: Lightly Salted
34. Ritz Crackers
35. Ritz Crackers Hint of Salt
36. Ritz Bits Crackers with Peanut Butter
37. Ruffles Barbecue Potato Chips
38. Ruffles Original Potato Chips
39. Saltine Crackers
40. Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos
41. SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels
42. Sun Chips Original Flavor
43. SnackWells Cracked Pepper Crackers
44. Stacy’s Pita Chips (Italian Harvest, Multigrain, Simply Naked, and Veggie Medley)
45. Snyder’s of Hanover Jalapeño Pretzel Pieces
46. Thomas’ Bagels (Blueberry, Cinnamon Swirl, Cinnamon Raisin, Everything, Onion, Plain, 100% Whole Wheat, and more)
47. Tortilla Chips
48. Triscuits Original
49. Triscuits Hint of Sea Salt
50. Triscuits Cracked Pepper
51. Triscuits Rosemary and Olive Oil
52. Triscuits Roasted Garlic
53. Triscuits Dill, Sea Salt, and Olive Oil
54. Triscuits Fire-Roasted Tomato and Olive Oil
55. Triscuits Avocado, Cilantro, and Lime
56. Triscuits Brown Rice & Sweet Potato
57. Triscuits Rye with Caraway Seeds
58. Triscuits Garden Herb
59. Triscuits Reduced Fat
60. Town House Light Buttery Crackers Original
61. Wheat Thins Original
62. Wheat Thins Sundried Tomato & Basil
63. Wheat Thins Hint of Salt
64. Wheat Thins Reduced Fat
65. Wheat Thins Multigrain
66. Wheat Thins Spicy Buffalo
67. Wheat Thins Zesty Salsa
68. Wheat Thins Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil
69. Wheat Thins Multigrain Toasted Chips
70. Wheat Thins Flatbread: Garlic & Parsley
71. Wheat Thins Flatbread: Tuscan Herb

Sweet Vegan Snacks

1. Airheads (all flavors)
2. Animal Crackers
3. Brach’s Mandarin Orange Slices
4. Brach’s Root Beer Barrels
5. Cracker Jacks
6. Dots Candy
7. Dum Dums
8. Duncan Hines Whipped Frosting (Chocolate, Fluffy White, and Vanilla)
9. Essential Everyday Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
10. Fruit By The Foot
11. Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies
12. Haribo Sour S’ghetti Gummi Candy
13. Hershey’s Syrup
14. Jell-O Instant Pudding & Pie Filling (Banana Cream, Butterscotch, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge, Coconut Cream, Devil’s Food, French Vanilla, Lemon, Oreo Cookies ‘n Creme, Pistachio, Pumpkin Spice, Vanilla, and White Chocolate)
15. Jell-O Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Filling (Banana Cream, Butterscotch, Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge, Coconut Cream, Lemon, Rice Pudding, and Vanilla)
16. Kool-Aid
17. Mary Jane Candy
18. Mott’s Medleys Assorted Fruit Snacks
19. Munchos
20. Nabisco Ginger Snaps
21. Nature’s Path Deep Chocolate Signature Series Cookies
22. Nature’s Path Ginger Spice Signature Series Cookies
23. Nature’s Path Lemon Poppy Signature Series Cookies
24. Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars (Apple Crisp, Cinnamon, Peanut Butter, Pecan Crunch, and Roasted Almond)
25. Nutter Butter
26. Oreos
27. Oreo Fudge Cremes
28. Oreo Chocolate Cones
29. Oreo Thin Crisps
30. Swedish Fish
31. Sour Patch Kids
32. Super Bubble Bubble Gum
33. Twizzlers
34. Wafers (Vanilla Wafers, etc)

Vegan Sides, Staples, & Quick Meals (Non-Perishable)

Sometimes you need something quick and easy to make—so keep some of these non-perishable meals, side dishes, and essentials on hand!

Some of these products may recommend adding non-vegan ingredients to prepare the food, so make sure to substitute those with your favorite vegan options. For example, if the box says to add milk, simply add a plant-based milk.

Non-Perishable Vegan Side Dishes

1. Pasta (most brands and varieties—just avoid eggs)
2. Banza Chickpea Pasta
3. Mission Foods Taco Shells (and most brands)
4. Fat-Free Refried Beans
5. Rice a Roni Spanish Rice

Ready-Made Meals

1. Dr. McDougall’s Vegan Ramen
2. Loma Linda Plant-Based Protein Chipotle Bowls
3. Nissin Top Ramen (Soy Sauce or Chili Flavors)
4. Thai Kitchen Noodle Bowls (Hot & Sour, Mushroom, Roasted Garlic, Spring Onion, and Thai Peanut)
5. Top Ramen Oriental Flavor

Vegan Flavorings & Recipe Enhancers

1. Campbell’s Mushroom Gravy
2. Classico Pasta Sauce
3. Classico Pizza Sauce (Fire Roasted and Traditional)
4. Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
5. Gravy Master Browning & Seasoning Sauce
6. Hunt’s Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce (Original, Bold, Thick & Chunky)
7. Idahoan Original Mashed Potatoes
8. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Crumbs
9. Knorr Red Bell Pepper Pesto Sauce Mix
10. Kraft Shake ‘N Bake Seasoned Coating Mix Original Chicken
11. Lipton’s Onion Soup and Dip Mix
12. Liquid Aminos
13. McCormick Bac’n Pieces
14. McCormick Fajitas Seasoning Mix
15. McCormick French Onion Dip Mix
16. McCormick Vegetable Dip Mix
17. Nutritional Yeast
18. Old El Paso Burrito Seasoning Mix
19. Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce
20. Old El Paso Fajita Seasoning Mix
21. Old El Paso Salsa Seasoning Mix
22. Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix (Original, Hot & Spicy, Mild, 25% Less Sodium)
23. Ragú Pizza Quick Snack Sauce (Traditional)
24. Ragú Homemade Style Pizza Sauce
25. Zatarain’s Dirty Rice Mix

Best Canned Food for Vegetarians & Vegans

Keeping canned goods around is smart for easy food prep and fast meals—and great in case of an emergency. These make fantastic vegan hurricane food or general vegetarian emergency food:

1. Amy’s Soups (Alphabet Soup, Black Bean Vegetable Soup, Butternut Squash Soup, Vegan Chunky Tomato Bisque, Chunky Vegetable Soup, Fire Roasted Southwestern Vegetable Soup, Hearty French Country Vegetable Soup, Hearty Minestrone With Vegetables, Hearty Rustic Italian Vegetable Soup, Hearty Spanish Rice & Red Bean Soup, Indian Curried Lentil Soup, Lentil Soup, Lentil Vegetable Soup, Minestrone Soup, No Chicken Noodle Soup, Split Pea Soup, Thai Coconut Soup, Thai Curry Sweet Potato Lentil Soup, Tuscan Bean & Rice Soup, Vegetable Barley Soup)
2. Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans
3. Campbell’s Tomato Soup
4. Coconut Milk (Any Brand)
5. Healthy Choice Garden Vegetable Soup
6. Hormel Vegetarian Chili With Beans
7. Progresso Lentil Soup

Canned & Jarred Vegetables

When you don’t have regular access to fresh vegetables at home, having non-perishable vegetables in the kitchen is a life-saver. Below are vegetables and beans you can get in canned and jarred varieties:

1. Artichoke Hearts
2. Beets
3. Carrots
4. Corn (all varieties)
5. Green Beans
6. Kidney Beans
7. Garbanzo Beans
8. Black Beans
9. Red Beans
10. Pinto Beans
11. Cannellini Beans
12. Mixed vegetables
13. Mushrooms
14. Okra
15. Peas
16. Pepperocinis
17. Roasted Red Peppers
18. Canned Spinach
19. Canned Potatoes
20. Tomatoes (diced, crushed, puree, sauce, etc)

Vegan Survival Food

Now we’re getting into the real vegan prepper stuff! Well, kind of. You could stock these items in your kitchen without being a prepper. But they have a bit more of that long-lasting bulk food storage feel to them.

Vegan Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated Food

For vegetarian and vegan survivalists, or even vegans that love to go camping and backpacking, freeze-dried food is a great option.

Below are some brands that have great vegan options for freeze-dried and dehydrated meals:

1. Alpine Aire
2. Backpacker’s Pantry
3. Cache Lake
4. Good-To-Go
5. Harmony House
6. MaryJanesFarm
7. OMEALS
8. Outdoor Herbivore
9. Patagonia Provisions
10. Trailfork
11. Wild Zora

Vegan MREs

MRE stands for “meal ready to eat.” They’re a military thing, primarily. But they’d be a great thing to have stocked as a prepper, too. Are there vegan MREs?

The only vegan MRE I’ve seen so far is from MRE Nation, and as I’m writing this post, it’s currently sold out. That said, you can check the sales page here to see if it’s back in stock.

Grains and Staples

Other great sources of survival food are grains, legumes, and more that you can buy in bulk. I remember when COVID-19 first got to the United States, I stocked up on a ton of bulk quinoa and rice—and I still have most of it!

1. Barley
2. Bulgur
3. Couscous
4. Farro
5. Grits
6. Granola
7. Flour
8. Lentils
9. Oatmeal
10. Quinoa
11. Rice (All varieties)
12. Whole Wheat Pasta

Also, take a look back up at some of the beans in the canned section. You can also purchase many of them dried in bags, too!

Dehydrated Soy Protein

Here are three options for dehydrated soy protein that will last quite a while on the shelf:

1. Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
2. Textured soy protein (TSP)
3. Butler Soy Curls

Dried Fruit, Nuts, and Seeds

Did you know that nuts, seeds, and dried fruits are non-perishable? Nuts are a great snack for vegans, containing protein, fiber, and health fats. Dried fruits are high in sugar, but they pair well with nuts and seeds for an energy-dense snack.

Below are some dried fruits, seeds, and nuts that are great to store:

1. Almonds
2. Apricots
3. Bananas
4. Blueberries
5. Brazil Nuts
6. Cashews
7. Cherries
8. Chia Seeds
9. Coconut
10. Dates
11. Flax Seeds
12. Hazelnuts
13. Macadamia Nuts
14. Mango
15. Peanuts
16. Pecans
17. Pistachios
18. Pumpkin Seeds
19. Sunflower Seeds
20. Walnuts

Vegan Food Storage

If you really want your non-perishable food to last, you need to take care to store it properly.

Certain foods, such as canned, jarred, and freeze-dried meals, will be easier to store—they’re already in containers that’ll keep them fresh.

But others, like your dried beans, legumes, grains, and nuts will need to be properly stored. Proper food storage will ensure that no critters can get into your food stash.

For these foods, you’ll want to purchase BPA-free, airtight containers, like this set from Rubbermaid (Amazon link). Make sure to wash them out with soap and water first, and ensure they’re completely dry before filling them up.

Placing silica packets in the containers can also help ensure freshness and longevity. Just make sure not to eat those later! (Silica is vegan—but it’s not edible!)

Cool, dark spaces with regulated temperatures are best for storing your vegan survival food.

Two More Recommendations for Your Plant-Based Journey

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