Fall is finally almost here, which means football season has just begun. Whether youâre into the action or not, everyone can agree on gathering around a spread of hot vegan snacks. Weâre talking about the snacks to fake out your omnivore friendsâthink plant-based sausages, gooey vegan queso, and spicy jalapeño cheese dip. As if we needed another reason to look forward to game day, here are 10 meaty, cheesy vegan snacks to make your parties infinitely more appetizingâwin or lose.
Vegan snacks for your next gathering
1 MorningStar Farms Veggitizers
This long-standing vegetarian staple has a fantastic vegan snack lineup. Choose from options like the Veggie Buffalo Wings, Pizza Bites, and Popcorn Chikân. While some MorningStar products contain eggs or dairy, all three of these apps are vegan.
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2 Primal Kitchen Queso
Primal Kitchenâs âNo Dairyâ queso has a velvety, creamy texture thatâs perfect for dipping nachos into. Itâs made from tomatoes, pumpkin seed butter, carrots, roasted red peppers, and jalapeños for a mild touch of heat.
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3 Field Roast appetizers
When you need some snacks in a pinch, reach into your freezer and scan your condiment drawer. Field Roastâs frozen mini corn dogs and Buffalo wings (formerly known as Fruffalo wings) are easy and satisfying solutions to the half-time hangries. Serve with mustard and vegan ranch
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4 Gardein Crâb Cakes
Crabcakes may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think âfootball,â but they fit the category perfectly. Theyâre meaty, creamy, crispy, and fried. With or without tartar sauce, these mini crabless cakes will be gobbled up before the second quarter.
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5 Kite Hill French Onion Dip
Perfection is attained in the form of a ruffled potato chip plunged into a thick French onion dip. Not even chips and guac emit the same pleasure of this divine pairing. Kite Hillâs almond milk-based French onion dip replicates the tang and bold onion taste we crave in this flavor-forward dip.Â
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6 Nowadays Nuggets
For a heavier snacking tray that leans more toward a meal, a mound of vegan chicken nuggets is just the thing. There are dozens of plant-based nuggets on the market these days, but lately, weâve been enjoying Nowadaysâ version. Not only are we impressed with its solid nutritional profile (ingredients we can pronounce, only 3.5 grams of total fat, and 13 grams of protein), its texture is also on point and theyâre perfectly two-bite-sized for heavy snacking purposes.Â
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7Good Planet Foods Snackable Wedges
Reminiscent of the Laughing Cow single-serve cheese wedges, this duo of vegan snackable, triangle-shaped cheeses is the perfect way to avoid the communal dip situation in a mixed crowd. Flavors include Smoked Gouda and Pepper Jack. Arrange a medley of these foil-wrapped cheeses on a tray with raw veggies, chips, and toasty pita triangles, and your snack-providing duties will be fulfilled.Â
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8 From the Ground Up Cheddar Cauliflower Crackers
These vegan-friendly cheddar squares are reminiscent of our favorite childhood crackers. Fill a bowl with these cauliflower-based cheesy bites and watch as your guestsâ expressions go from surprised to pure delight at this unexpected cheesy delight.
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9 Vegan Robâs Dairy-Free Cheddar Puffs
Made from sorghum flour, Vegan Robâs Dairy-Free Cheddar Puffs channel white cheddar cheese puffs and weâre here for it. These puffs are guaranteed to disappear in an instant, so be sure to have a backup bag ready for refills.
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10 Wholly Veggie! Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
These soy-free, gluten-free Buffalo cauliflower wings feature full florets coated in a crunchy panko coating and a spicy bite. All you need to do is bake. Be sure to serve it with fresh celery, carrots, and dairy-free ranch dip. Try the cashew-based dip recipe here.
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As far as snacks go, feel free to also pick up chips, cookies, pretzels, and all of the vegan salty snacks and dips.
Source: Vegnews.com