20 Vegan Game Day Snacks Everyone Will Enjoy

With the Super Bowl edging closer we’re already planning our game-day watch parties—and we’re starting with our menus, of course.

There’s no better game-day food than nachos. Chips. Beans. Cheese. Salsa. Guac. No doubt, this combination is good, but there is so much more within the realm of snacks to re-excite our taste buds. This year, our snacks aren’t missing out on the action. 

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Game day drinks

You’ll need something to wash down all the delectable eats below, and water doesn’t cut it (at least for the spectators … we hope the athletes are hydrating). Our vegan beer guide is a must-have reference while stocking up at the store, but we also like to have a variety for guests who don’t drink or simply prefer a different kind of alcohol. 

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Hard kombucha such as Liquid Remedy is a great move that appeals to a wide range of tastes. For no-ABV beverages, prebiotic sodas (we love Olipop), canned mocktails from AVEC, and non-alcoholic beers by Athletic Brewing are always welcome. 

Vegan game-day snacks

Make these plant-based snacks for your football watch parties all season long. 

Dustin Harder 

1 Vegan Cheeseburger Tater Tots

From cheeseburger spring rolls to cheeseburger tots, cheeseburgers have become more of a flavor than a distinct food item. These tots embody the burger with a cashew-based, silky cheddar cheese sauce, plant-based ground beef, pickle relish, raw white onions, and a well-aimed drizzle of ketchup and mustard. The only difference between these tots and a cheeseburger: you should eat one of them with a fork. 
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Danielle Keith

2 Spicy Vegan Air-fried Buffalo Poppers

Not every Super Bowl item has to be deep-fried. These addictively good tofu bites are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and just need a few minutes in the air fryer. Serve with vegan ranch or an extra dose of buffalo sauce. 
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Alejandra Schrader

3 Golden Vegan Jackfruit Empanadas

Though there are some outliers, most game day eats should be able to be comfortably consumed without utensils. These meaty jackfruit hand pies are perfect for hosts who want to provide a bit more substance than chips and dips. Guests will surely appreciate the gesture if the game goes into overtime. 
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Dustin Harder

4 Quick Vegan Cheese Pizza Cups

Ordering pizza on football nights may result in long wait times. It is a classic game-day food, after all. Skip the excruciating wait times and make these snackable, crispy pizza bites instead. The best part (besides the taste)? You can make these in 20 minutes.  
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Lauren Toyota

5 Baked Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

Warning: these will go fast. We highly recommend making a few more than you expect—at least two to three per guest. These mild peppers are fully loaded with vegan bacon-and-chives-spiked cream cheese and then coated in a generous mound of bread crumbs, all drizzled with homemade sriracha aioli. 
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Charity Morgan

6 Vegan Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Dip

Combine jalapeño-spiked cream cheese, vegan mayo, and fistfuls of vegan cheddar cheese into a wonderfully gooey and positively addictive game-day dip. A teaspoon of smoked sea salt adds smoky depth and counterbalances the decadent flavor profile. Serve with tortilla chips or stuff into mini bell peppers for individually portioned dips. 
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Danielle Dubois and Whitney Tingle

7 Vegan Pink Beet Hummus

We can’t name any NFL jerseys with a pink color scheme, but that doesn’t mean the hue should be banned from your table. This eye-popping hummus is naturally colored with beets and makes for a wholesome and satisfying dip for chips and veggie sticks.  
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Hannah Sunderani

8 Loaded Vegan Spicy Cauliflower Nachos

Cauliflower replaces traditional tortilla chips in this super-stack of vegan nachos. The result? The perfect mash-up of buffalo cauliflower and your favorite nacho toppings. You and your guests won’t miss the chips. 
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The Chef’s Garden

9Jerusalem Artichoke Buffalo Wings

What’s a game day without chicken wings? And no, you don’t need chicken to make them. This recipe calls for Jerusalem artichokes for a meaty, saucy, plant-based wing that rivals chicken wings any day, but especially on game day.
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Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer

10Smoky Grilled Eggplant Hot Dogs

Hot dogs are another game-day staple. This whole-food approach offers a healthier take while still delivering a punch of flavor and the classic, chewy texture. 
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Charity Morgan

11Meaty Vegan Lentil Chili Con Chili

As the Super Bowl falls in chilly February, warm, comforting food is a must. This bowl of chili ticks all the boxes: It’s cozy, satisfying, and nourishing. It’s a hearty bowl that would satisfy any meat eater. 
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12 Vegan Indian Spicy Pea Croquettes

Known as kachori in India, these spicy pea croquettes are a popular street food snack in the South Asian country. They’re flaky, deep-fried, a little spicy, and incredibly addictive, which makes them the ideal game-day snack, too.
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Ashley Hankins

13 Vegan Crab and Cream Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

You don’t need real crab to enjoy crab-stuffed mushrooms. These tasty bites are made with hearts of palm, which is just as tasty as seafood when combined with Old Bay seasoning and cream cheese. If you’re looking for a truly craveable, sophisticated appetizer to impress your game-day friends, this is the one.
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Eat the Rainbow

14 Crispy, Golden, Baked Vegan Chickpea Nuggets

You can’t go wrong with nuggets. Young or old, they are always a hit with party guests. These crispy golden nuggets are made with chickpeas instead of chicken, but they are just as meaty and delicious (if not more so).
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15 Vegan Italian Arancini (Golden-Fried Risotto Balls)

Bring a little Italian street food into your game-day gathering with these soft, chewy arancini balls. They’re easy to make, especially if you’ve got some leftover risotto on hand. Serve with lemon wedges for extra zest.
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Ashley Hankins

16 Stuffed Vegan Chili Cheese Dog Bites

If eggplant hotdogs aren’t your jam, we give you: Vegan chili cheese dog bites. Topped with vegan beef chili and dairy-free cheddar, they’re meaty, cheesy, and guaranteed to go down a storm with all of your game-day guests.
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Candice Hutchings

17 Vegan Garlic Bread Dippers With Jalapeño Cheddar and Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauces

If you want to keep your game-day spread relatively simple, these garlic bread dippers are a winner. If you’ve got some extra time, jalapeño cheddar and garlic dipping sauces are well worth whipping up, too. If not, just pick up some of your favorite hummus or guacamole at the store.
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Hannah Kaminsky

18 Vegan Furikake Baked Avocado Fries

If you thought avocado was just for toast, we’re thrilled to inform you that you can also transform this Mexican fruit into crispy, baked fries, too. They’re perfectly crunchy on the outside and deliciously creamy on the outside.
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Shanika Graham-White

19 Healthy Vegan Green Goddess Dip

Serve this green goddess dip with plenty of tortilla chips and crudites and you’re guaranteed to have many happy guests at your game-day gathering. Made with ingredients like cashews, spinach, and kale, the dip is not just tasty, it’s packed with nutrition, too.
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Shay Boyd

20 Smoky Vegan BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sliders

Barbecue sliders are always a hit, but they don’t have to be made with pork or beef to be delicious. Instead, you can swap in tender pulled jackfruit. It’ll soak up all the sauce and give you that satisfying meaty texture at the same time.
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