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Oh….you’re looking for Vegan Super Bowl Food? You came to the right spot. I’ve got some super fun and incredibly delicious Vegan Super Bowl Recipes for you! Game Day Snacks set the tone….and I’ve got fabulous vegan recipes for parties to share with you.

This post has been modified from the original which was published January 29, 2018.

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Even if your favorite team didn’t make it to the big game this year, it’s still fun to get together, enjoy some delicious vegan superbowl food, dance at the half time show, and critique the commercials.

My favorite part of Super Bowl Sunday has always been the food! It’s a great opportunity to try some new vegan snack recipes, healthy appetizers or a delicious plant-based chili.

If you’re already planning your Super Bowl Menu, let me help with fun vegan super bowl food ideas!  If you’re going to someone else’s house and they’ve asked you to bring something, I can help. Here you’ll find delicious healthy vegan recipes for game day! Staying home and not having guests this year? Let me help you with super bowl recipes for two! Oh, my ideas are all healthy. I hope that’s OK.

Close up of a bowl of chunky vegan guacamole sprinkled with red pepper flakes. The bowl is surrounded by tortilla chips and assorted color strips of bell peppers.

Is it even Super Bowl Sunday if you’re not eating copious amounts of guacamole? Asking for a friend…obviously!

By far, of all the Super Bowl Food Ideas out there, my favorite is putting out a Vegan Taco Bar. It’s the perfect choice when you’re looking for vegan party food! You’ll definitely want to make a batch (or two) of vegan ground beef with taco seasoning. Even meat eaters love it! Then, pick from these fabulous vegan taco toppings:

Vegan Super Bowl Snacks

What about snacks? I’m talking delicious mindless munching while socializing and watching (or not) the game! Oh yeah, vegan super bowl snacks get their own category because that’s what it’s all about!

1. Crispy Baked Tofu

Crispy tofu sticks with marinara sauce in the center.

Crispy Baked Tofu

Seriously crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and insanely delicious. Cut your tofu into strips, with some marinara dipping sauce and amaze everyone with this vegan crispy baked tofu recipe that tastes just like mozzarella sticks…I kid you not!
Crispy Tofu Recipe

2. Roasted Chickpeas

Crunchy chickpeas piled into a purple bowl with a spoon of them in the foreground.

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are just the munchable, savory snack that's synonymous with game day. They're crunchy, delicious, easy to make….oh and also oil-free, gluten-free and packed with plant-based protein and fiber. Hello super bowl snack winner!!
Roasted Chickpeas Easy Recipe

3. Savory Spiced Nuts

Assorted spiced nuts spilling out of ribboned jars and also in a bowl.

Savory Spiced Nuts

No sugar, healthy spiced nuts are so easy to make and addictively delicious! If you're going to someone's house to watch the game, bring a batch of these spiced roasted nuts in a jar with a bow on it. I'm telling you, everyone will love them….do it!
Recipe for Savory Nuts

Dips and Hummus

4. Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Bowl of hummus surrounded by colorful sliced veggies.

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic are pureed with tahini and classic hummus spices for a delicious and satisfying low calorie and low carb dip. Was it even a super bowl party if there wasn't a tray of hummus and veggies? Trend set with this completely upgraded twist on classic hummus!
Low-Carb Cauliflower Hummus Recipe

5. White Bean Dip

White bean dip with herbs and crushed red pepper, surrounded by colorful vegetables.

White Bean Dip

Stop buying store bought hummus and make this super flavorful dip instead. 5-minutes and a food processor….bam, you're in for a real tasty treat.
Easy White Bean Dip

6. Vegan Onion Dip, no mayo

Thick and creamy light green dip, sprinkled with crispy onions, fresh parsley and paprika.

Vegan Onion Dip, no mayo

It's not a game day party without some onion dip….and this vegan version is made with roasted zucchini and onions, without mayonnaise, for a fresh take on the classic onion dip.
No Mayo Dairy-free Onion Dip

Game Day Vegan Appetizers

Yup…new category. Super Bowl Appetizers are more substantive than snacks. Personally, I could fill up on super healthy appetizers and be one happy camper. These are fun things to pass around, leave on the coffee table or even include in your super bowl buffet.

7. Gluten-free Stuffed Mushrooms

close up of one portobello mushroom stuffed with cauli-rice

Gluten-free Stuffed Mushrooms

Oh…the stuff that vegan appetizer dreams are made of! Some serious umami taste, plus they're low in calories and carbs…and easy to make!
Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

8. Zucchini Pizza Bites

Close up of a few sliced zucchini pizza bites on a white tray. One has red sauce, a sliced yellow pepper and some fesh basil, another has pesto and roasted red pepper.

Zucchini Pizza Bites

I adore these mini vegan pizza bites, and you will too! They're super simple to make and everyone will go crazy for them.
Vegan Zucchini Pizza Bites Recipe

9. Vegan Crab Cakes

Three vegan crab cakes set atop arugula and drizzled with sriracha tahini.

Vegan Crab Cakes

Quite possibly my all time favorite healthy appetizer. These vegan crab cakes have perfect texture and taste that mimics the real thing…but they're made with plant based whole foods. A definite must make for every gathering!
Artichoke Crab Cakes Recipe

10. Vegan Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Vegan Sweet and Sour Meatballs in a small dish with colorful toothpics.

Vegan Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Absolutely satisfying and delicious! You're going to want to make a meal out of these. The no-sugar sweet and sour sauce is perfectly tangy and the meatless balls sublime.
Sweet and Sour Meatless Balls

11. Veggie Spring Rolls

Fresh spring rolls cut in half with colorful julienned veggies shown and a small dish of peanut sauce. veggies

Veggie Spring Rolls

Fresh veggies, with spring roll wrappers, dipped in homemade peanut sauce is just the fun vegan appetizer every party needs!
Spring Roll Recipe and Tutorial

12. Appetizer Stuffed Mini Peppers (vegan and gluten-free)

Colorful mini sweet peppers baked with a lentil and cauliflower rice stuffing.

Appetizer Stuffed Mini Peppers (vegan and gluten-free)

Sweet mini peppers are filled with a lentil and cauliflower stuffing that's loaded with savory spices and baked for a delicious vegan and gluten-free appetizer.
Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe

13. Baked Samosa with Chutney

White rimmed round plate filled with appetizer sized baked samosas plus a small white dish filled with green chutney. The plate is on a blue patterned napkin and is surrounded by a bunch of cilantro and a red chili pepper

Baked Samosa with Chutney

Light and crisp homemade healthy samosas are baked in rice paper. The green chutney is super tasty and easy to make. Crunchy and satisfying, this is a vegan and gluten-free appetizer everyone can get behind.
Baked Samosa Recipe

14. Easy Flatbread Recipe

Flatbread Pizza with pesto, hummus, yellow and red tomatoes plus fresh basil and red onions. One slice shown up close and a few others partially shown on a wooden cutting board.

Easy Flatbread Recipe

This no yeast flatbread pizza is easy to make and ready in minutes! If you're looking for a vegan pizza dough that's crisp and perfect for your favorite toppings, this is it! Perfect for super bowl appetizers or serve for a customizable dinner on your super bowl buffet.
Flatbread Pizza Recipe

15. Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

Round plate with grilled tofu satay skewers. One skewer with grill marks dipping into a small dish of peanut sauce.

Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

Delicious tofu satay recipe is easy to make with extra firm tofu. Tofu skewers dipped in creamy peanut sauce make an awesome vegan appetizer or main dish.
Tofu Satay Recipe

Vegan Chili for Super Bowl

One of the best vegan super bowl dinner ideas is to do a DIY chili bar! It’s super fun to make a batch of vegan chili and set up toppings so everyone can serve themselves.

My favorite chili toppings include vegan sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, chunks of avocado, sliced jalapenos or scallions, lime wedges, sliced olives and crushed red pepper flakes.

Don’t forget to make a batch of vegan cornbread to go with your chili! Or….make some baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes for the base and pile on the chili! Super fun.

If chili fries are your jam, then definitely make a batch of sweet potato fries or some crispy miso fries as a bed for your vegan chili….thank me later!

Here are my two favorite chili recipes to serve for your super bowl party. Plant-based chili recipes are hearty, healthy and satisfying.

16. Easy Vegan Lentil Chili

Vegan Chili with lentils, red peppers and corn, garnished with lime, cilantro and jalapeno.

Easy Vegan Lentil Chili

Oh, you're going to love this easy on-pot vegan chili recipe. It's made with healthy plant based ingredients and lots of delicious spices and just what you want for the big game!
Vegan Lentil Chili Recipe

17. Vegan White Bean Chili

White Bean Chili with colorful garnishes

Vegan White Bean Chili

White bean chili is satisfying and delicious…and comes together in just 30 minutes! Perfect for game day fun.
White Bean Chili Recipe

Healthy Super Bowl Dessert Recipes

Oh yeah…healthy desserts are a thing. Good things! You’re definitely going to want to set up a super bowl dessert buffet! Even better, make it a vegan and gluten-free dessert spread. Just make sure it’s all super yummy stuff. There are so many tasty options…I promise these are delicious desserts…yeah, they happen to be healthy too…you got a problem with that?

18. Sweet Potato Brownies

Stack of three chocolate brownies topped with chocolate chips and nuts.

Sweet Potato Brownies

Brownies are the quintessential super bowl dessert and these are not only rich and fudgy, they're also easy to make and loaded with plant-based nutrition…WIN-WIN!!
Essential Brownie Recipe

19. Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Plate stacked with chocolate chunk cookies.

Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Don't let the name fool you…these are drop dead delicious chocolate chip cookies. That's it. Every party needs a chocolate chip cookie and these are the best!
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

20. Homemade Twix Bars

Three homemade twix bars lined up on a plate with one turned sideways across the top so you can see the three layers.

Homemade Twix Bars

Oh…these are super fun….totally decadent…and made with wholesome, vegan and gluten-free ingredients. Crisp cookie layer with date caramel center, topped with chocolate….YUM!
Recipe for Vegan Twix Bars

21. The BEST Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies with fork marks, dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with flakey salt.

The BEST Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

My favorite peanut butter cookies are game day perfection. Super Bowl Finger Foods include healthy desserts too!These are super tasty, made without refined sugar, so easy to make and they're both vegan and gluten-free…..pass them over!
Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

22. Vegan Banana Bread

Stack of thick slices of banana bread with chocolate mini chips.

Vegan Banana Bread

My favorite banana bread is rich and decadent, loaded with chocolate chips, easy to make and oh it's gluten-free too! A total crowd pleaser….everyone loves a good loaf of banana bread, and this is an easy and healthy recipe with no refined sugar….so go ahead and make it for them!
Banana Bread Recipe

Salad Recipes for the Super Bowl

Balance is an important thing….so it’s important to include at least one or two salad options on your super bowl buffet. I’ve included a few of the most popular vegan salad recipes on my blog that are also easy to make. Trust me…there will be folks who appreciate a good salad to eat with their pizza and chili…it’s called balance and it’s a good thing!

23. Tuscan Kale Chopped Salad

wooden salad bowl filled with colorful chopped salad: tuscan kale, purple carrots, red peppers, purple cabbage, cucumbers and marcona almonds

Tuscan Kale Chopped Salad

Oh, there's a reason this is the most popular salad recipe on my site! This kale chopped salad has it all going on….it's crunchy, tangy, colorful and satisfying. You'll have this chopped and ready to go in under 15 minutes!
Tuscan Kale Chopped Salad

24. Easy Arugula Salad

Large rimmed white plate with lemony arugula salad. Thinly sliced radish, quartered artichoke hearts, thinly sliced avocado plus pomegranate seeds and lemon slices decorate the simple salad.

Easy Arugula Salad

This one is super duper easy…and so delicious. A tasty way to get in some greens…and it's anything but boring!
Arugula Salad Recipe

25. Cabbage & Carrot Slaw with Russian Dressing

Creamy Russian dressing on top of shredded carrots and cabbage.

Cabbage & Carrot Slaw with Russian Dressing

Simple savoy cabbage and carrot slaw is elevated with a creamy, vegan, oil-free Russian dressing. You can make this entire salad in under 10 minutes for a tangy, tasty, delicious and plant-based side dish.
Slaw Recipe

26. Mexican Chopped Salad with Chipotle Dressing

White bowl filled with colorful chopped salad and an orange dressing, plus sunflower seeds. There is a small white bowl with same orange chipotle dressing on the side.

Mexican Chopped Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Creamy Vegan Chipotle Dressing on a crunchy satisfying chopped salad. Chopped salad is perfect for a Super Bowl Party…easy to eat and you get a mouthful of delicious in every bite. So, so good you'll want to put this into your regular weekday routine.
Mexican Chopped Salad Recipe.

I can’t wait to hear what you decide to include in your healthy super bowl menu….or if you’re going out, what healthy dish you’re bringing with you! Leave me a comment and let me know. Plus, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @dkhealthcoach with your beautiful food photos of my recipes.

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  1. Mary

    OMG! These apps look tasty and great! Can’t wait to make them. Thanks!

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    • Debra Klein

      Thanks Mary. Enjoy the game!

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  2. Lili Foggle

    Wow! Every single one of these look gorgeous and delicious! I love that so many are vegan and gluten free <3

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    • Debra Klein

      My motto is that nutritious doesn’t have to be the end of delicious! Every recipe can be altered to use wholesome fresh real ingredients. Whatever you serve for the Super Bowl, GO PATS!!!!

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  3. Tracy

    Every party needs a bar – a taco bar AND a potato bar! What a great list for a heck of a party. And one where everyone wont feel gross after from eating so much junk – I love it!

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    • Debra Klein

      Exactly!! Many of the toppings for a potato bar would be awesome in a taco too!!

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  4. Gloria

    I am not a football fan (or any sports fan for that matter)….but…I would for sure join the party just for the food. Looks like you have it all covered in this great collection. I would have no problem keeping myself busy eating while everyone else watched the game.

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    • Debra Klein

      Gotta know what makes you happy 🙂

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  5. Lisa

    I love seeing everyone’s great ideas for Super Bowl noshing — and you’ve given me the healthy options I should be eating. I’m into those black bean and sweet potato tacos and the spring rolls are exactly my speed… and so beautiful, too. Our tradition is to make food based on the regions of the country where the competing teams are from. That means we’ve been making New England dishes for the past 3 years…. I appreciate your enthusiasm for the Pats — but I’m ready for another area of the country next year. LOL!

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    • Debra Klein

      Thanks……but you know, the Pats are only one team playing. You could easily go with an awesome salad and say it’s an LA staple. As a girl who’s originally from LA, I could give you lots of tips….and those tacos you’re looking at, TOTAL LA inspiration!! Sorry to say it again, but GO PATS!!!

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  6. Daniela

    I’m not a huge fan of football, BUT I am a huge fan of food, so that’s my main motivation for watching the Super Bowl with friends. All the recipes on this list look amazing, but the one that’s a must make for me is the veggie spring rolls. I love how colorful and fresh they look; just the thing to make you forget about all this snow and cold and enjoy the game.

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    • Debra Klein

      Right? So important to still get in some raw veggies, even when it’s cold outside!! Enjoy being with friends!!

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  7. Carmy

    Great round up! I’ve got my eye on that pizza muffin because how do you not like pizza?! I don’t really watch Football but I’m almost always there because I love all the food from it haha. What can I say, I’m a sucker for good food 😉

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    • Debra Klein

      Oh….sucker for good food over here too! Those pizza muffins are AMAZING. I haven’t made them in a long time, but I’m making them today! Enjoy!

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  8. Marisa Franca

    I really thing that the Super Bowl puts everyone in the game — the appetizer game that is. There are so many fantastic ideas that bloggers come up with. YOu have some fantastic recipes here at your round up. There is something to please everyone. A great collection.

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    • Debra Klein

      Thanks so much! I totally agree and I love the appetizer game!!

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  9. Sean@Diversivore

    I’m not going to lie – I’m not into football. It’s just never been my sport. But there’s one thing I can get on board with no problem, and that’s a big foodie get together. Consequently, I’ve always loved Superbowl parties (and Grey Cup parties, because I’m Canadian), and their delightful assortment of game-day foods. I don’t have a party to go to this year (booooo) so I’m living vicariously through your post at the moment. It’s making me hungry. The cauli-tots are calling to me in particular. Cheers 🙂

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    • Debra Klein

      Yeah, those cauli-tots are super yummy….I’d say make yourself a batch and enjoy!!

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  10. Annissa

    What a wonderful recipe round-up! There’s something for everyone here! Which recipe to start with?!

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    • Debra Klein

      Tough decision…..make sure you buy avocados early in the week…start there! OH….maybe start with the desserts, since you can make them in advance and freeze!

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  11. Donna

    I am loving that DIY taco bar!!! Especially piling everything into lettuce leaves so you don’t fill up on tortillas and still have room for all the other wonderful food you have on offer here! I definitely only watch for the ads 🙂

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    • Debra Klein

      It was a great game! How awesome to also feel good after all the healthy food!!

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  12. Annemarie

    Here we are at one of the best parts of the Super Bowl – the food! 🙂 I completely agree that you need guac for a Game Day party, but I’ll all over your other ideas too. Skillet cookies, pizza muffins, veggie spring rolls. These are a great antidote to all the creamy, cheesy, heavy foods you usually see. 🙂

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    • Debra Klein

      Exactly. Nutritious and still delicious. Why choose when you can have them both!

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  13. Traci

    Oh man, I love the Super Bowl so much for the food alone! What a killer round up you have here…makes me want every one of them on our table for the big game! Heck, I’d be happy to have just one of these beauties…thanks for sharing!

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    • Debra Klein

      These are all still good choices, even after the game…..there will always be an opportunity to bring a healthy dish to share.

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  14. Trish Bozeman

    Ah, just missed this! We did go to a Superbowl party yesterday and all of these would have been so good to eat! Looks like your team won! 🙂

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    • Debra Klein

      So, now you have some options to take next time!! YES….there were fireworks here in Patriots Nation…..perhaps I will repeat this post again next year, and the Pat will go for a seventh title!!

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  15. Dana

    Oh girl. I ate SO MUCH during the game yesterday. Haha. Nacho chips, taco dip, gummy bears, pizza… there was definitely some self-loathing happening afterward. But I kept reminding myself that almost everyone else out there was pigging out just the same 🙂

    All of these look magnificent. I’d dig into every single one.

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    • Debra Klein

      Today is a new day……move forward. Make good choices. At the next party, refer to this post and make some healthy dishes to bring.

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