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20 crowd-pleasing vegan party food recipes

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These easy vegan party food recipes are simple to make and perfect for any gathering, from holidays to game day!

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What do you serve at a vegan party?

When it comes to party food, vegans want what any other party guest would want: satisfying, delicious food. We just don't want ours to contain animal products.

Whether you're attending a potluck or throwing a cocktail party you can totally have a delicious, plant based spread. These vegan party food ideas include reader favorites and faves of mine from over the years.

I've broken the list into three categories:

  • Appetizers and Finger Foods
  • Dips and Spreads
  • Sweet Treats

For me, these are the elements of any good party spread, vegan or otherwise.

Appetizers and finger foods

Appetizers and finger foods are always a hit at parties. If you're looking for heartier potluck recipes, you'll find the main dishes section of this post helpful.

I'm lumping appetizers and finger foods together, because so often the two are interchangeable. There are tons of options here to choose from!

hand picking up a tofu ricotta puff from a serving platter

Tomato-Basil Tofu Ricotta Puffs

Vegan Tomato-Basil Tofu Ricotta Puffs are perfect finger food for your next holiday party. They’re super flavorful, and you only need seven ingredients to make them!
bowl of air fryer roasted almonds as part of a party spread with olives and dried apricots

Garlicky Air Fryer Roasted Almonds

Garlicky air fryer roasted almonds come together so quickly in the air fryer! They're crunchy, satisfying, and oil free. If you don't air fry, don't worry - you can make these in the oven, too.
vegan mini quiche on a white serving plate with green onions scattered on it

Vegan mini quiche

This creamy vegan mini quiche recipe is so easy to make and works great as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food.
serving tray with mini baked potato appetizer

Vegan mini baked potato appetizer

This vegan mini baked potato appetizer is a like two-bite loaded baked potato. And they are so, so easy to make!
bowl of ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas on an aqua tabletop

Air fryer chickpeas

Ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas are a satisfying, healthy snack. They scratch that itch for flavor, crunch, and salt without the grease of a potato chip.
ranch popcorn in a bowl

Ranch popcorn with homemade ranch seasoning recipe

Mix up some 3-ingredient Homemade Ranch Seasoning, and use it to make a batch of Ranch Popcorn. It's a crispy, satisfying, healthy snack!
bacon wrapped being served on a white platter as part of a party spread

Bacon-wrapped tofu

Sweet-and-savory bacon-wrapped tofu is a flavorful appetizer and a festive party finger food! It's also incredibly fun and easy to make.

Dips and spreads

Is it even a party without some good dips? The answer is no, and these vegan party foods have got you covered, from vegan cheese balls to hummus and more!

white plate on a gray table with a vegan cheese ball on it

Easiest Vegan Cheeseball Ever

Who says party food has to take more than 10 minutes to make? Not this amazingly easy Vegan Cheeseball! 
overhead photo of crackers and carrot sticks next to vegan spinach artichoke dip in the baking pan. A hand is dipping a cracker into the pan.

Vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe

Warm, creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip uses no mayo, cheese, cream cheese, or sour cream. But even though it's dairy free, it's just as decadent. Promise!
vegan cream cheese on a cheesecloth on a wooden table

Easy Vegan Cream Cheese Recipe

Rich, creamy homemade vegan cream cheese packed with flavorful herbs. Your bagels will never be the same!
serving tray of curried hummus with pita chips

Magical Curried Hummus

Magical Curried Hummus is rich, decadent, and so, so flavorful. And it only takes 10 little minutes to make it in your blender!
Vegan Onion Dip is a grown-up spin on a slumber party classic. Perfect for dipping as a snack or as part of your next party spread!

Vegan French Onion Dip

Vegan French Onion Dip is a grown-up spin on a slumber party classic. Perfect for dipping as a snack or as part of your next party spread!
tray of chips with a bowl of mango salsa

Easy mango salsa

Sweet and zesty with a touch of heat, this mango salsa is delicious with chips for dipping or as a taco topping.
hand dipping a bagel chip into vegan buffalo dip

Vegan Buffalo Dip

This tangy, creamy, spicy Vegan Buffalo Dip doesn't use any vegan cheese, mayo, or sour cream. But it doesn't sacrifice an ounce of decadence.
serving platter with vegan ranch dip with carrots and broccoli for dipping

Vegan Sour Cream Dip Recipe

Tangy, dilly vegan sour cream dip is quick and easy to make. It comes together in minutes, even if you choose to make the sour cream from scratch!

Sweet treats

Every vegan party spread needs a few sweet treats. Here are some easy plant based sweets that your guests will love.

close-up of vegan scones on a white serving plate

Vegan scones with maple glaze

Pumpkin spice-seasoned vegan scones with sweet, maple glaze are absolutely addictive, and they are so easy to make!
close-up of a vegan peanut butter cup with a bite out of it

Vegan chocolate peanut butter balls

These vegan chocolate peanut butter balls are basically healthy peanut butter cups that you can eat any time you want. And they are so easy to make!
hand putting a plate of vegan brown sugar cookies on a blue tabletop

Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies

Sweet. chewy, molasses-y Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies are an essential holiday treat. The molasses in the brown sugar gives them a lovely, complex flavor!
serving tray of vegan coconut cupcakes with chocolate frosting and shredded coconut on top. One cupcake has a tiny blue flag in it

Fluffy Vegan Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Fluffy Vegan Coconut Cupcakes were a total hit with my omnivore friends. One of my friends is allergic to chocolate, so she requested I leave one cupcake unfrosted for her. Even without frosting, she said it was rich and fluffy. YES!
glasses of vegan vanilla pudding layered with strawberries and blueberries

Vegan vanilla pudding recipe

Creamy, southern-style vegan vanilla pudding is rich, thick, and so satisfying. Serve it with your favorite fruit or layer it into a classic banana pudding.
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About Becky Striepe

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Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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  1. Lindsay

    So excited to make some of these for my daughter’s upcoming birthday family party- thanks!!

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    • Becky Striepe

      Oh yay! Enjoy, Lindsay!

      Reply

  2. Gandi Villareal

    I would love to try this yummylicious spread. Thank you for sharing!

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  3. Cadry

    What an awesome line-up! I want to throw a party just so that I have an excuse to eat all of these - from top to bottom. Thanks for including my nacho bar!

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  4. Jenn

    Party food is the best food! Thanks for including my Avocado Bruschetta!

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    • Becky Striepe

      It really is - your bruschetta looks delicious!

      Reply

  5. Dianne

    So many yummy recipes! I'm not having a holiday party this year, but now I wish I were! Thanks so much for including my taquitos!

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    • Becky

      You are so welcome! They’re super delicious!

      Reply

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