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35+ Crowd-Pleasing Vegan Party Food Ideas

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Need some craveable, delicious vegan party food for your next gathering? I have you covered with appetizers, snacks, desserts, and more!

image collage of vegan party foods: spinach artichoke puff pastry, pinwheels, cheese board, twice baked potatoes, cookies, chocolate bark
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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 family gatherings or throwing a cocktail or a New Year's Eve 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 four categories:

  • Appetizers and Handheld Snacks
  • Dips and Spreads
  • Desserts
  • Store-Bought Vegan Party Foods

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

💖 Why You'll Love these Vegan Party Food Recipes

  • flavorful and delicious
  • easy to make
  • tons of variety
  • simple ingredients
  • family-friendly options

🎉 Appetizers and Snacks

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!

Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Bites

Spinach artichoke puff pastry, creamy spinach artichoke dip stuffed into flaky-crisp puff pastry pieces, is a perfect party appetizer or snack!
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spinach artichoke puff pastry as part of a holiday party spread

Vegan Sausage Rolls Recipe

Vegan sausage rolls in flaky puff pastry are packed with flavor. They are so fun and easy to make using pre-made puff pastry!
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vegan sausage rolls on a white plate

🍋 Vegan Lemon Pepper Wings

Crunchy vegan lemon pepper wings tossed in an amazing, sticky, spicy glaze is going to knock your socks off!
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vegan lemon pepper wings on a plate with celery and ranch

Vegan Pinwheels

It's so easy to make delicious pinwheels without cream cheese! These vegan pinwheels are packed with delicious Southwest-inspired flavors.
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Mini Baked Potato Bites

Mini baked potato bites are a crowd-pleasing finger food recipe. Make these addictive loaded potato bites in the air fryer or oven!
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serving tray with mini baked potato bites

🌶️ Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

Spicy vegan jalapeño poppers stuffed with dairy-free pimento cheese are a total crowd-pleaser, no deep frying needed. Instead, you make them in the oven or in the air fryer.
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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.
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vegan mini quiche on a white serving plate with green onions scattered on it

Sriracha Tofu

Sticky-sweet, spicy sriracha tofu is so easy to make in the oven! Serve it as an entree, over rice, or dish it up as an appetizer with creamy ranch to dip.
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sriracha tofu bites on a white plate with ranch to dip

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.
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🍿 Ranch Popcorn Seasoning

Savory, tangy homemade ranch popcorn seasoning has only 5 simple ingredients and takes just 5 minutes to make. Movie night just leveled UP!
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🥔 Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes

These vegan twice baked potatoes are fully loaded and so much fun to make! They're creamy, hearty, and absolutely delicious!
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BBQ tofu wings recipe

Make a batch of sticky-sweet, toothsome BBQ Tofu Wings in the oven or the air fryer. They're a perfect party or game day appetizer.
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A person dipping a BBQ tofu wing into a ramekin of tahini sauce

🥳 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!

Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe

This rich, flavorful, 10-minute vegan cheese ball doesn't require any cashews, soaking, or blending. And it's a total hit at parties!
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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

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. No one will be able to tell that it's vegan!
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🥑 Pickled Jalapeño Guacamole

Creamy, flavorful pickled jalapeño guacamole gets its kick from zesty pickled jalapeños. It's great for nachos, tacos, quesadillas, and more!
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bowl of pickled jalapeño guacamole surrounded by chips

Sunflower Seed Dip

Sunflower seed dip with lots of lemon dill, and garlic has a texture that's like a cross between a dip and a pâté. Serve it with crackers or veggies for a flavorful appetizer or snack!
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sunflower seed dip in a serving bowl with dill, veggies, and crackers

Vegan pimento cheese

Creamy vegan pimento cheese is just as easy to make and decadent as its dairy-based cousin. Use it in sandwiches or as a spread for crackers.
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serving platted with vegan pimento cheese and bagel chips

🥕 Roasted Carrot Hummus

Velvety smooth curried roasted carrot hummus with rich flavors from roasted garlic and curry spices is an addictive dip that's perfect for parties, potlucks, and snacking.
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Vegan Cowboy Caviar

This vegan cowboy caviar features all of the classic ingredients in a zesty chipotle lime dressing that makes it absolutely addictive!
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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!
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serving platter with vegan ranch dip with carrots and broccoli for dipping

🧅 Vegan French Onion Dip

Creamy vegan French onion dip uses no sour cream, mayo, or cream cheese. This allergy-friendly dip uses real, roasted onions to make an addictive, grownup version of this recipe.
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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.
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tray of chips with a bowl of mango salsa

Vegan Buffalo Dip

Creamy, spicy vegan buffalo dip doesn't use any vegan cheese, mayo, or sour cream. Instead, it's made from almonds!
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hand dipping a bagel chip into vegan buffalo dip

Vegan Black Bean Dip

Smoky, creamy vegan black bean dip only takes a few minutes to make and is perfect with chips and veggies for dipping.
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vegan black bean dip in a bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

🧁 Vegan Party Desserts

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

🍪 Cookies and Cream Cookies

That isn't a typo! Crisp, chewy cookies and cream cookies are loaded with decadent Oreo goodness. And they are so quick and easy to make.
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cookies and cream cookies on plates with a cookie broken in half, so you can see the inside

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Bark

Peanut butter chocolate pretzel bark is creamy, crunchy, and addictive. Rich chocolate and melted peanut butter with crunchy pieces of salty pretzels? Yes, please!
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chocolate peanut butter bark piled onto a plate on a wooden table

Peanut Butter Popcorn

Peanut butter popcorn is a deliciously decadent snack. You make the 3-ingredient peanut butter topping in the time it takes the kernels to pop!
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bowl of peanut butter popcorn on a blue napkin with kitchen shelves in the background

🍪 Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are vegan, and nobody is going to be able to tell. They're crisp, chewy, chocolatey perfection!
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close-up of chocolate chip cookies on the baking sheet after baking

💚 Pistachio Scones

Pistachio scones have crunchy pistachios inside and out! Topped with a simple glaze, they are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
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close-up of pistachio scones on a serving platter

🥜 Whipped Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

Whipped peanut butter yogurt dip is sweet, creamy, and so delicious for dipping fruit, pretzels, or anything else you'd want to dip into peanut butter!
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whipped peanut butter yogurt dip topped with cinnamon on a plate with pretzels and apples

🍌 Vegan Banana Pudding

Creamy vegan banana pudding packed with crunchy Biscoff cookies and sweet banana slices in an easy-to-make vanilla pudding base. It's truly the best banana pudding EVER!
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Vegan scones with maple glaze

Pumpkin spice-seasoned vegan scones with sweet, maple glaze are absolutely addictive, and they are so easy to make!
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close-up of vegan scones on a white serving plate

Vegan Peanut Butter Balls

Vegan peanut butter balls are basically healthy peanut butter cups that you can eat any time you want. They are so fun to make!
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close-up of vegan peanut butter balls with a bite out of the one in the foreground

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!
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Vegan fig bars recipe

Vegan fig bars starring homemade, no-cook fig jam and a whole grain crust. Think of these as healthy, vegan fig newtons!
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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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glasses of vegan vanilla pudding layered with strawberries and blueberries

🛒 Store-bought Vegan Party Food

If you don't feel like cooking from scratch, don't panic! There are lots of accidentally vegan snacks at the store that are party-ready.

These are some of my favorite pre-made, savory vegan party foods:

  • Sweet Chili Doritos
  • Skinny Pop White Cheddar (yes, it's vegan!)
  • plain ruffled potato chips
  • most BBQ or salt and vinegar potato chips (though do check for dairy ingredients. You'd be surprised!)
  • crackers or pita chips and hummus or bean dip (check for dairy - some crackers have sneaky milk!)
  • mixed nuts
  • pre-made guacamole or salsa with tortilla chips

I'd honestly be thrilled if a host had one or two of these as the vegan option on a party table.

For sweet treats, there are lot of great store-bought vegan options, too! These are some of my favorites.

  • Oreos (Most varieties are vegan, though a few of the new flavors aren't, so check for dairy.)
  • any of these vegan gummy candies
  • A lot of pre-made fruit pies are vegan. Check the ingredients for dairy. Most Marie Callendar fruit pies are vegan, for sure, though you do need to warm these frozen pies in the oven before serving.
  • Back to Nature Chocolate Chip Cookies, Publix Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, or Whole Foods Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (in the bakery section)
  • fresh or dried fruit

Of course, this is only a selection. If you take some time to look at ingredients, you'll be surprised at how many party foods you can find that are accidentally vegan! Some are even labeled vegan, right on the front of the package. I love when they do that!

🔎 Vegan Party Food FAQ

What's a good vegan potluck dish?

If you're headed to a potluck and need something more entree-oriented, casseroles are always a hit! They travel well, and you can keep them warm in the oven once you arrive. My friends love when I make my vegan baked ziti or stuffed shells.

Nice, hearty salads are also a hit at potlucks! Try my butternut squash kale salad, kale and quinoa salad with pomegranate seeds, cowboy caviar, or warm Brussels sprouts salad.

What do you put on a vegan grazing platter?

A grazing platter (aka cheese board/charcuterie board) is so easy to make plant-based! I like to do a mix of olives, pickles, nuts, fresh and/or dried fruit, one or two vegan dips/spreads, crunchy veggies and crackers or chips for dipping.

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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!

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  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