While our eyes are glued to the big game on Super Bowl Sunday, we’re as fixated on game day grub. And there’s no better game day food than nachos. Chips. beans cheese the salsa guac Undoubtedly, this combination is good, but there is much more in the realm of snacks to re-excite our taste buds. This year, our snacks aren’t missing out on the action. Not into comfort food? We’ve got healthy hacks to keep you going well overtime.
Vegan Super Bowl Drinks
You need something to wash down all the delicious food below, and water won’t cut it (at least for the spectators…we hope the athletes are hydrating). Our vegan beer guide is a must-have reference when stocking the store, but we also like to have a variety for guests who don’t drink or simply prefer a different type of alcohol.
A strong kombucha such as Butch Craft is a great step forward that appeals to a wide range of tastes. For no ABV drinks, regular kombucha (we like Jetty and Rowdy Mermaid), canned mocktails from AVEC and non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing are always welcome.
Vegan Super Bowl Snacks
Beverage in hand, here’s how to rock your Super Bowl party with these 10 mouth-watering vegan snacks.
Dustin Harder
1 Vegan Cheeseburger Tater Tots
From cheeseburger spring rolls to cheeseburger tots, cheeseburgers have become more of a flavor than a standalone food item. These tots embody the burger with a cashew-based, silky cheddar cheese sauce, plant-based ground beef, pickle relish, raw white onion, and a definite drizzle of ketchup and mustard. The only difference between these tots and a cheeseburger: you should eat them with a fork.
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Daniel Dubois and Whitney Tingle
2 Vegan Pink Beet Hummus
We can’t name any NFL jerseys with a pink color scheme, but that doesn’t mean you should ban the color from the table. This eye-popping hummus is naturally colored with beets and makes a healthy and satisfying dip for chips and veggie sticks.
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Daniel Keith
3 Spicy Vegan Air-Fried Buffalo Poppers
Not every Super Bowl item should be deep-fried. These addictively good tofu bites are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and only need a few minutes in the air fryer. Serve with an extra dose of vegan ranch or buffalo sauce.
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Hannah Kaminsky
4 Super Size Fruity Vegan Pop Tarts
The Super Bowl is going to be all big, and while Pop Tarts may not be a classic game day option, surprising your friends with a giant pastry will definitely score you points. This recipe is deceptively simple and requires only a few ingredients. This Sunday, be brave!
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Alejandra Schrader
5 Golden Vegan Jackfruit Empanadas
Although there are some outliers, most Super Bowl meals should be able to be eaten comfortably without utensils. These meaty jackfruit hand pies are perfect for hosts who want to provide a little more substance than chips and dips. The guests will surely appreciate the gesture if the game goes into overtime.
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Dustin Harder
6 Quick Vegan Cheese Pizza Cups
Ordering pizza on Super Bowl Sunday takes forever. Skip the stressful wait times and make these snackable, crispy pizza bites instead. The best part (besides the taste)? You can make it in 20 minutes.
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Laura’s Toyota
7 Baked Vegan Jalapeno Poppers
Warning: These will go fast. We recommend doing a little more than you expect—at least two to three per guest. These mild peppers are loaded with completely vegan bacon-and-chives-spiked cream cheese then coated in a generous mound of breadcrumbs, all drizzled with homemade Sriracha aioli.
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Charity Morgan
8 Vegan Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Dip
Combine jalapeño-spiked cream cheese, vegan mayo, and a fistful of vegan cheddar cheese for a surprisingly fun and positively addictive game day dip. A teaspoon of smoked sea salt adds smoky depth and balances the decadent flavor profile. Serve with tortilla chips or stuff mini bell peppers with individually portioned dips.
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Hannah is beautiful
9 Loaded Vegan Spicy Cauliflower Nachos
Cauliflower replaces traditional tortilla chips in these super-stacked 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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Ginny K. McMinns
10 Vegan Magic Cookie Bars
Every Super Bowl spread needs something sweet to balance out the salty apps. Bars are your best bet—they’re portable, shareable, and can be kept at room temperature They are just really good. With a batch of these ooey-gooey vegan magic cookie bars, no matter how your team performs, you’ll win the day.
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Tanya Flink is a digital editor for VegNews as well as a writer and runner living in Orange County, CA.