The Super Bowl is almost here! There are tons to look forward to, whether you’re cheering for the Buccaneers or the Chiefs or watching The Weeknd’s halftime show. However, we’re of course most excited about the food! The best part of the Super Bowl is munching on delicious finger food. Traditionally, finger food entails lots of meat and cheeses- but there are plenty of alternatives! Keep reading below for a roundup of plant-based finger foods perfect for your vegan Super Bowl evening.
Swap out the chicken with cauliflower for vegan Super Bowl buffalo wings
Buffalo wings are an absolute must. Chicken, however, isn’t. Cauliflower has become really popular over the past few years, and with good reason. Not only is it super versatile, but also packed with fiber. Below are a few delicious variations of Cauliflower Wings.
hot for food- by Lauren Toyota
Looking for something with a pop of spice and flavour? This one’s perfect for you.
Rejoice Nutrition Wellness: Super-Bowl Badass Buffalo Cauliflower Wings – by Joanna Brown
If you’re looking for a completely grain-free option, this is the recipe for you! This recipe replaces traditional flour with almond flour and coconut flour.
Prepare Vegan Nachos using Nutritional Yeast, Vegan Cheese or Modern Crumble
These days there are so many cheese alternatives that we can make nachos for everyone. One of the cheese replacements we recommend is Blacksheep Vegan Cheeze (Available at our Modern Wellness Bars), they have an excellent Jalapeño Veddar cheese.
Alternatively, our friend Elizabeth at Vancouver with Love used nutritional yeast to create a ‘cheesy’ sauce for the nachos. Check it out below!
Vancouver with Love- Hearty Nacho Bake by Elizabeth Emery
For the full nacho experience and meaty taste, you’re going to want to top your nachos with the Modern Crumble, as we did below.
Try our Modern Mini Burgers for the perfect Vegan Sliders
Our top chefs created the mini plant-based burgers by carefully selecting specific ingredients of vegetables, legumes, grains, and spices. Sliders are the perfect Superbowl finger food because you can enjoy a tasty burger while also leaving room for the other snacks!
It’s not a Super Bowl without some Chips n’ Dip!
Chips n Dip are a Super Bowl staple and super fun because there are so many different ways they can be done. Check out some of our recommendations:
Rawmazing Spinach Dip – by SPUD
With this recipe, you can easily achieve creaminess without dairy. The magic secret? Tahini.
Avocados From Mexico: Mint Basil Guacamole – by Erin Ireland
Who doesn’t love chips and guacamole?! This recipe is awesome because the addition of mint and basil makes it anything but boring.
Chili- Enjoy the Super Bowl staple with a vegan twist
If you like to enjoy a nice hearty, bowl of chili on Super Bowl evening, we’ve got the perfect plant-based chili for you! The KITSKITCHEN vegan country chili is packed with beans and has a sweet and mustardy kick to it. The best part? It’s already prepared for you, all you have to do is heat it up!
Pop some jalapeños in your mouth- but make it vegan!
Super Bowl finger food is all about variety and mixing it up. Another popular staple is jalapeño poppers. While they’re usually stuffed with mozzarella or cheddar, you can get creative and make delicious vegan variations.
Erin Ireland goes for sushi-type jalapeño poppers on her website To Die For. Check it out!
On the other hand, this recipe below from Loving It Vegan takes the more traditional route, opting for cashews and vegan butter to mimic that creamy, cheesy taste.
