The 20 Best Vegan Food Finds at Target

Already a one-stop shop for consumers, Target is quickly becoming a vegan haven thanks to a surprising number of cruelty-free products. In fact, the freezer section proudly displays a “Plant-Based Protein” sign above a case packed with brands such as Gardein, Beyond Meat, and Sweet Earth Foods. This budget-friendly store makes vegan living simple with its frequent sales and abundance of options, further proving veganism’s place in the mainstream. So, grab your red shopping cart (and this list!) to make sure you don’t miss any amazing vegan finds at Target.

Is Target expanding its vegan offerings?

Yes. That can be said with certainty. Earlier this year, Tabitha Brown launched a 34-product line with Target that literally flew off shelves. They may be sold out for now, but the multi-hyphenate has teased that the entire line (sausages, burgers, meals, sauces, and more) is set to return in 2024.  

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In 2021, the megastore also added its own vegan line called Good & Gather Plant Based, featuring over 30 products for under $5 each. The 30 plant-based products spanned across 10 categories such as meat alternatives, plant-based dips, spreads, creamers, salad dressings, and more. Rick Gomez, Executive Vice President and Chief Food and Beverage Officer at Target, told VegNews, “Guest demand for plant-based offerings is incredibly high and continues to grow. By adding Good & Gather Plant Based to our curated assortment of plant-based offerings, we’re giving guests more of what they want and making it easy for them to discover the joy of food every day.” 

What’s vegan at Target?

Sarah McLaughlin

1Favorite Day Ice Cream Bars

This Target line carries many dairy-free options. Look out for these salted caramel and macadamia nut bars as well as the peanut butter variety.
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2Frozen Vegan Falafel With Tahini Sauce

Whether you enjoy this frozen vegan falafel as a quick snack, a delightful appetizer, or a satisfying main course, it’s a versatile and nutritious option. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, these falafels keep us fueled throughout the day.
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3 Tattooed Chef Foods Meals

Scan the freezer section at your local Target for a plethora of vegan frozen meals from this brand. A few of our favorites? This egg roll bowl, the Spicy Thai bowl, Veggie Hemp Bowl, and the line’s frozen pizzas. 
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4 Hodo Curry Nuggets

These nuggets boast a perfect balance of texture and taste, with a golden-brown, crispy exterior and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. Seasoned with a harmonious blend of herbs and spices, each bite delivers a burst of umami goodness that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. 
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Nasoya

5Nasoya Vegan Thai Basil Vegetable Dumplings

These delectable dumplings are filled with a fragrant blend of Thai basil, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, creating a mouthwatering combination that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Thailand.
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6 Place-and-Bake Sweet Loren’s Cookie Dough

When a craving for fresh baked cookies hits, these place-and-bake sugar and fudgy brownie cookie dough chunks are great to have on hand. Stash a few in your fridge for emergency cookie cravings.
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MUSH

7 MUSH Ready-to-Eat Oats

Bursting with juicy blueberries and made with gluten-free oats, these convenient cups of goodness are perfect for busy mornings. Also available in strawberry, vanilla bean, coffee, and chocolate varieties, we’re obsessed with these morning oats. 
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8 Partake Foods Vegan Cookies

Chocolate Chip, Birthday Cake, or Cookie Butter? No need to decide which cookies you prefer when you can pick them all up in the aisles of Target. 
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Banza

9 Banza Plant-Based Mac and Cheese

Crafted from nutritious chickpeas, these gluten-free shells offer a satisfying texture and a subtle nutty taste that pairs perfectly with the creamy vegan cheddar sauce. Elevate your pasta night with this plant-based twist on a classic favorite. 
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10 Deux Enhanced Cookie Dough

These enhanced cookie doughs are gluten-free, vegan, packed with nutrients and adaptogens, and totally fine to eat straight from the jar. Now the only question on our mind is birthday cake or chocolate chip?
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11 Mings Bings Plant-Based Cheeseburger Bites

These stuffed, snackable pockets are wrapped in crispy brown rice paper and come from Ming Tsai, the celebrity chef known for his long-running Simply Ming PBS show and one of the five Iron Chefs tasked to defend Kitchen Stadium in the revival of the show.
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12 Good & Gather’s Vegan Cheeses

The Target housebrand even has its own line of vegan cheeses! We’re stocking up on all of our cheesy, non-dairy basics now at everyone’s favorite all-in-one store.
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13MadeGood Vanilla Crispy Squares

Rice Crispy Squares don’t stand a chance against these plant-based, allergen-friendly treats.
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14Starbucks Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer

The coffee giant is making some of its favorite drink flavors into deliciously creamy dairy-free creamers with an almond and oat base.
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Hippeas

15 Hippeas Puffs

Our advice? Stock up on these kid-friendly, crave-worthy chickpea puffs for whenever a major snack hankering happens. 
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Mavericks

16Mavericks Vegan Birthday Cake Cookies

With each bite, you’ll experience the nostalgic taste of birthday cake, complete with soft-baked texture and colorful sprinkles, making it a perfect choice for both kids and kids-at-heart looking for a healthier indulgence. 
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17 Sweet Earth Foods Frozen Meals

Whether its this newer Italian-inspired Cacio e Pepe meal or the brand’s plant-based pizzas or Korean-inspired vegan chicken bowls, one thing’s for sure: dinner is a lot easier with these around!
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18Better Bites Vegan Cake Bites

Chocolate-enrobed cake bites? Say no more! We’re running to our closest Target to get these strawberry-flavored, gluten-free sweet treats. 
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19RXBar Vegan Bars

This popular protein brand is getting into the vegan market with a line of peanut butter and chocolate chip plant protein bars. And yes, they can be found in the aisles of Target. 
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Morningstar Farms

20Morningstar Farms Vegan Chicken Products 

Vegan nuggets? We’re more than in. And then we came across bags of crispy, breaded popcorn chick’n bites, and the deal was done. We loaded up our cart and headed for the checkout lane. 
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Sarah McLaughlin (@sarahmclaughlin) is the New Products Editor at VegNews and is always on the search for the newest innovations in plant-based food.