Let’s be totally honest here: Unless your home team made it to the finals, you’re only attending a Game Day party for good company and, oh yeah, great comfort food. But what’s a vegetarian or vegan to do when so many of the dishes traditionally served contain meat and cheese? Surely, there must be more to enjoy than just chips and salsa. Don’t worry, we have your back with 10 different vegan takes on classic Big Game snacks that will steal the halftime show.
1. Mini Carrot Dogs in a Blanket
What’s a party without pigs in a blanket? You can achieve the same crowd-pleasing savory flavor with… wait for it… baby carrots! (From Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen)
2. Vegan Mini Calzones
All the saucy, cheesy goodness of pizza without the toppings that go flying when you throw your arms in the air, shouting “Touchdown!” (From Elephantastic Vegan)
3. Sweet & Salty Vegan Soft Pretzel Bites
The only thing faster than this quick and easy recipe is how fast these pretzel bites will disappear off the plate. (From Where You Get Your Protein)
4. Vegan Low-Fat Chili Cheese Fries
A football stadium classic made healthy, meat-free, and absolutely irresistible. (From The Vegan 8)
5. Pulled BBQ Carrots
Tangy, saucy, savory, and oh so satisfying, your guests will line up for seconds of these sandwiches. (From Veganosity)
6. Baked Vegan Taquitos
Chipotle crema gives this fancy finger food an extra kick of flavor. (From Cilantro & Citronella)
7. Vegan Loaded Potato Skins
Baked, mashed, roasted, or bite-sized, there’s no wrong way to serve a potato. (From Green Evi)
8. Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, your guests will barely realize these are not the “real thing”. (From Nora Cooks)
9. Meatless Taco Chili
Hosting a big crowd? Stir up a pot of this and let your guests stir in fix-ins and toppings to their hearts’ content. (From Veggie Inspired)
10. Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese
Your guests will never touch another box again after one forkful of this gooey, creamy pasta. (From Vegan Yummies)
