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Looking for the latest vegan food finds hiding in Aussie supermarkets? Here are all the hottest plant-based products to add to your trolley…
From exciting new product launches and viral snacks to accidentally plant-based gems and cult favourites, we’re rounding up the top vegan food finds hitting the shelves each month. Think of this as your go-to guide for what’s new, where to buy it, and whether it’s actually worth the hype.
Ready to discover some new faves? Let’s dig in!
Where to buy: Coles
If you’re looking for protein-packed snacks that are healthy and delicious, Health Lab’s protein range could be your new go-to. Featuring protein powders in flavours such as Holy Hazelnut, Strawberries & Cream, and Vanilla Thickshake, as well as a heap of new treats (including protein balls and wafers in varieties like Pistachio, Neapolitan, and more), satisfying your sweet tooth while hitting your macros has never been easier.
Where to buy: Woolworths & IGA
Pickle-flavoured snacks are having a major moment right now, and Twisties has officially entered the chat. Tangy, salty, vinegary, and undeniably divisive, these accidentally vegan Twisties are the snack equivalent of asking, “Would you still love me if I was a worm?”
You’ll either be completely obsessed (like us) or immediately scrunch up your nose and hand the bag to someone else — there’s no middle ground.
Where to buy: Woolworths
If we had a dollar for every time we craved Nutella, we’d have enough money to buy an unlimited supply of vegan treats for life! Thankfully, Buddee has stepped in with a dairy-free and nut-free alternative that delivers all the same creamy, chocolatey goodness. Spread it on toast, drizzle it over pancakes, use it as a dip for fruit, or eat it straight from the jar.
Where to buy: Coles & Woolworths
Just in time for winter, Made With Plants’ Roast Chicken and Duck is finally back on supermarket shelves, and our taste buds are jumping for joy! Tender, savoury, and packed with flavour, these faux meat options really replicate that distinctive taste and texture, making them a fun option for roasts, stir-fries, noodle dishes, or anything your stomach desires.
Where to buy: Woolworths
Little Moons has built a bit of a cult following, and now vegan dessert lovers can join in the hype. These chocolate fudge mochi bites combine soft, chewy mochi with rich chocolate ice cream and a fudgy filling. Fair warning: the serving size on the box may not match your cravings.
Where to buy: Woolworths
Need a wholesome snack or emergency midweek meal? Found in the freezer section, Bibigo’s bulgogi-inspired seaweed rice rolls are flavoursome, veg-packed, and super easy to prepare — so easy, in fact, that all you have to do is take them out of the freezer on your way to work, and they’ll be defrosted and ready to eat by lunch time! Bonus tip: Pair them with Bibigo’s new vegetarian soup dumplings for an extra filling, satisfying feed!
Where to buy: Coles & Woolworths
Magnum ice-creams are classic for a reason, and their plant-based range is just as good as the original! These vegan almond Magnums combine velvety vanilla ice cream, a crisp chocolate shell, and crunchy almond pieces for the kind of luxurious treat that makes a daily after-dinner ice cream entirely justifiable (not that we needed an excuse!)
Where to buy: Woolworths
We love discovering an accidentally vegan bakery treat, and these mini raspberry scrolls are a truly delightful find. Soft, fluffy, and swirled with sweet raspberry and plant-based cream filling, they’re perfect paired with a hot cuppa, a cosy blanket, and your fave new Netflix series.
Where to buy: Woolworths
These ready-to-eat smoky beans are packed with kidney beans, tomato, capsicum, jalapeño, and a subtle smoky kick, making them a surprisingly flavourful heat-and-eat shortcut.
Pile them on toast, tacos, baked potatoes, or anything you please. This is the kind of pantry staple we love discovering, because they’re not only high in protein and fibre, but they’re also super affordable and essentially zero effort!
Where to buy: Coles
With the beloved Bird’s Eye vegan range disappearing from shelves, Nature’s Kitchen has swooped in at the eleventh hour to fill the chicken-tender-shaped hole in our hearts. The new plant-based range features a huge variety of freezer-friendly products that are almost a perfect dupe for the discontinued Bird’s Eye range, featuring everything from chicken-style tenders, schnitzels, and nuggets to plant-based lamb strips and meatballs.
Where to buy: Woolworths
The cult-favourite US vegan chicken brand has now officially landed in Australia — and we are excited! Tender, juicy and available in Cajun or Original flavours, this popular chicken alternative is known for its spookily accurate texture and flavour. This new product is still hot off the press, so keep an eye out for it at your local Woolworths!
Where to buy: Woolworths
Pistachio is still having a major moment, and now, vegans can join in the hype! This dairy-free pistachio spread is rich, nutty and alarmingly moreish — drizzle it over dessert, spread it on toast, or simply spoon it straight from the jar.
Where to buy: Coles
Tiny accidentally vegan apple pies? We are listening. Just in time for winter, these quick and easy snack apple pies feature flaky pastry, a classic cinnamon-apple filling, and are just begging to be served with some Blue Ribbon Plant-Based Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream.
Where to buy: Woolworths
Ranch is one of those iconic sauces that can be kinda hard to find in Australia anyway — add the word “vegan” into the mix, and you might as well just make your own, pal. This accidentally vegan ranch is creamy, tangy and perfectly herbed. Eat it with chips, burgers, salads, wraps or anything else capable of transporting dressing from plate to mouth.
Where to buy: Woolworths
Impossible keeps expanding its Aussie lineup, and these sausages might be one of the brand’s strongest releases yet. Smoky, juicy, and surprisingly meaty, they deliver classic sausage sizzle energy.
Where to buy: Coles
These fiery dumplings are here to play around. Loaded with bold buldak flavour and delivering some serious heat, they’ve already built a loyal fan club among spice-loving vegans online.
Where to buy: Coles
Who doesn’t love a chicken nugget? While this product isn’t new per se, it is new to Coles! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, Fry’s vegan nuggets hit that nostalgic, comfort food flavour and texture that many of us grew up with.
Where to buy: Coles
Convenience lunches for vegans are ramping up! This ready-made kimbap is ideal for those days when you just need to grab and go — but still want to get some nutrients in.
Where to buy: Woolworths
Churros-flavoured oat milk: all things chaotic and iconic rolled into one. Sweet and cinnamon-heavy with that classic creamy oat milk texture, it basically turns your morning coffee into a dessert.
Where to buy: Woolworths
Biscoff-style flavours continue their unstoppable reign — and this dairy-free ice cream definitely deserves a spot in your freezer. Creamy, caramel-y, and packed with bits of biscuit, it tastes far more luxurious than its supermarket price tag suggests.
Where to buy: Woolworths
Accidentally vegan supermarket finds truly never lose their thrill. These choc chip cookies have a homemade-style flavour and crumbly texture that’s perfect for dipping in your evening cuppa. (Hot tip: if you prefer a softer choc chip cookie, open the bag and leave them for a day or two to make them ooey gooey).
Where to buy: Woolworths
Soft, fluffy bao buns filled with plant-based minced pork meat?! Get in my freezer immediately! They’re easy to prepare, quick to heat, and surprisingly fresh and fluffy for a frozen option.
Where to buy: Coles
These bright little tarts taste both nostalgic and fancy at the same time. The combination of sharp lemon, sweet raspberry and I-can’t-believe-it’s-not-buttery pastry makes them dangerously easy to demolish in one sitting.
Where to buy: Woolworths & Coles
Finally: a rich supermarket pesto that skips the dairy. Packed full of tomato flavour, this vegan pesto will instantly upgrade any lazy pasta dinner.
Where to buy: Coles
Coffee and ice-cream lovers unite! This creamy cappuccino ice cream with thick fudgy swirls feels more like an expensive café dessert than a supermarket ice cream tub. Plus, it’s low carb and 99% sugar free!
Where to buy: Woolworths & Coles
Imagine Biscoff biscuits and cinnamon doughnuts had a very delicious vegan baby… Well, that imaginary baby has become a reality! These caramel-cinnamon sandwich biscuits are sweet, spiced and filled with a luxurious plant-based buttercream.
Where to buy: Woolworths
This coconut-based frozen yoghurt delivers all the joy of dessert while feeling a little lighter than traditional ice cream, and the strawberry flavour adds an extra pop of fruity freshness. Plus, it’s packed with healthy pre- and probiotics!
Where to buy: Coles & Woolworths
If you’re looking for an easy, fragrant side or snack you can whip up in minutes, these stuffed potato parathas are for you. Simply crisp up in a pan and serve them on the side of your favourite curry — or eat them on their own paired with chutney or pickle.
Where to buy: Woolworths
This accidentally vegan seasoning has quickly developed a cult following — and for good reason. A classic chicken salt flavour with an umami Japanese curry twist, it’s perfect on chips, tofu, popcorn, or basically any savoury food that needs a little extra oomph.
We update this article monthly with the latest vegan launches, supermarket finds, viral snacks and plant-based trends worth knowing about — so check back soon for more delicious discoveries. ![]()
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Kelsie is a writer, editor, and storyteller with a passion for plants, puns and making a difference. A longtime vegan, animal advocate, and dedicated plant-based foodie, she loves wordplay almost as much as she loves tofu. When she’s not writing about (or eating) delicious vegan food, you’ll find her making music with her band, Damaged Goods Club, or playing with her two loveable rescue cats, Smol Cat and Pikachu.