10 Simple, Tasty Vegan Party Food Ideas

These vegan party food ideas are great for all seasons. Sticking to wholesome, plant-based recipes will make your guests happy and keep your party eco-friendly.

A party is always fun, but great snacks take it to the next level. Whether you’re planning on celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or just want to party for the fun of it, these plant-based snacks will satisfy the cravings of your vegan and non-vegan friends.

The following vegan party food ideas are budget-friendly, nutritious, and flavorful. Make sure to use organic and fair trade ingredients when possible.

1. Dips

A selection of dips is a party necessity — everybody loves them, and they go with almost every other vegan party food. Check out these mayo substitutes for versatile dip inspiration. You can never go wrong with homemade hummus or guacamole so you can use up any overripe avocadoes you have.

Throwing an autumn-themed party? This all-natural recipe for pumpkin dip will have people ask for the recipe and helps turn fall decoration into vegan party food instead of going to waste. What to serve with your dips, you may ask? Anything goes with dips, but here is some inspiration:

• Veggie sticks: Cut up your favorite vegetables into sticks. Not into raw vegetables? Veggie fries or zucchini fries might be the right choice for you. 
• Pretzels: Whether you try some homemade soft pretzels or prefer crunchy pretzel sticks, the crispy, salty taste complements every fresh dip.
• Tortilla chips: Serve this crispy and salty snack that goes especially well with salsa, green hot sauce, or guacamole.

2. Fresh Vegan Tomato Puffs

Who doesn’t love a puff pastry? A vegan party food your guests are going to love are these fresh tomato puffs that bring that Italian summer taste to your party. You only need a handful of ingredients and less than fifteen minutes of time.

Yield: 6 slices

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of vegan puff pastry
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 6 tbsp vegan crème fraîche (optional)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Roll out puff pastry and cut it into six equal rectangles.
2. Coat with olive oil.
3. Optionally coat with vegan crème fraîche.
4. Cut cherry tomatoes into slices and place on top.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake at 400 F degrees for around 20 minutes.

Some of your guests are cheese lovers? How about making your own vegan feta cheese or vegan cashew cream cheese? You can also garnish the tomato puffs with fresh herbs such as basil, chives, oregano, or thyme.

3. Vegan Spinach Puffs

Puff pastry variations are endless. These vegan spinach puffs are a flavorful vegan party food that is a must for every buffet. 

Yield: 18 puffs

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews
• ½ cup soy milk (or any other plant-based milk)
• 1½ tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 garlic gloves
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 cups fresh spinach, packed 
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp. chopped dill
• 1 sheet vegan puff pastry
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions:

1. Let cashews soak for half an hour. 
2. Blend cashews, milk, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
3. Wash and drain spinach, then add to blender and mix along with onion and dill.
4. Cut the vegan puff pastry into three equal strips. Cut strips into thirds, resulting in 18 squares.
5. Spoon 2 tbsp. spinach mixture on each pastry square.
6. Fold the corners of squares and pinch to the center. Brush with olive oil.
7. Bake at 400F for around 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

4. Vegan Hot Dogs

Not all party visitors will be open to trying out snacks that they aren’t familiar with. A safe option is recreating classic party snacks, like hot dogs. Check out these variations of veggie sausages and choose one that appeals most to you. Besides sausage and buns, add roasted onions, homemade ketchup, mustard, or other sauces to serve the hot dogs. If you prefer to change it up, try making vegan corn dogs instead. 

5. Stuffed Veggies for a Hearty Vegan Party Food

Stuffed vegetables are a versatile vegan party food that is easy to prepare, filling, and provides all party guests with nutrients and vitamins. Here are some of the many possible variations:

• Check out this vegan stuffed mushroom recipe with a walnut and sun-dried tomato filling. It has a nutty, sweet taste and makes the perfect finger food.
• Stuffed bell peppers or eggplant are another great party food. You can use up leftover rice, lentils, and spices to fill them.
• Another fun idea is making stuffed zucchini boats. You can fill them with any type of legume, herbs, quinoa, or rice — options are endless.
• The same goes for stuffed pumpkin. It also works extremely well with vegan feta cheese.
• Stuffed tomatoes are great with couscous and vegan cheese and only take a little time in the oven. Heirloom tomatoes work best, as they are quite large.

6. Stuffed Apples or Bananas to Satisfy the Sweet Cravings

Why only stuff vegetables, when it works just as well with certain fruits? The perfect vegan party food for cozy winter and fall days is baked apples. You can play around with toppings and fillings by using different kinds of nuts, granola, cinnamon, brown sugar, vegan butter, or even vegan ice cream.

Besides apples, you can also make stuffed bananas. Simply slice your banana peel with a knife, and stuff it with vegan chocolate chunks, pecans, or coconut flakes. Sprinkle the end result with peanut butter and ideally serve when still warm.

7. Cake as a Vegan Party Food

Is it really a party if there is no cake? Luckily, there is a variety of mouthwatering vegan recipes to choose from:

• Try this easy vegan chocolate cake recipe for a light and fluffy cake that you cannot go wrong with.
• Vegan carrot cake is also a classic and can easily be made gluten-free as well. Make sure to check with your guests for any food intolerances and have some options available for them.
• In a rush? This healthy cheesecake recipe doesn’t require baking and can be made from ingredients you may already have at home.
• Another wholesome recipe for a moist and delicious cake is this vegan almond cake recipe.

8. Salads for Your Vegan Party Buffet

Salad does not have to be bland, it really depends on how you serve it! If it’s a green salad, let your guests choose their own toppings and ingredients to put in, for example by serving:

• Tomatoes
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Bell pepper
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Roasted mushrooms
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Grapes
• Kale
• Chickpeas
• Beans
• Pumpkin or sesame seeds
• Croutons
• Vegan feta cheese

The list continues. Make sure to also offer some options for dressings. Besides green salad, you could try this vegan chickpea salad or avocado and tomato salad.

9. Wraps

Wraps are great vegan party food because you can let your guests choose their own variations. A few staple fillings that are suitable for wraps are falafel, lettuce, chickpeas, or other types of legumes, vegetables, meat substitutes, and guacamole. Of course, you can also prepare the wraps beforehand and secure them with skewers. Tortilla wraps can also be turned into vegan burritos or tacos with the addition of vegan ground beef. 

10. Quiche as a Vegan Party Food

This french tart is the perfect mix of soft and crunchy, and quite unique in its taste and texture. Follow the simple steps below for a classic quiche recipe, but know that several variations are possible such as an asparagus quiche. 

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. flaxseeds
• 2¼ tbsp. water
• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2-4 tbsp. water
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 minced garlic gloves
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 14-ounce block of firm tofu
• 2 tbsp. non-dairy milk
• 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
• ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
• seasoning (onion powder, turmeric, salt) 

Instructions:

1. Grease a large or multiple small quiche pans. Alternatively, use muffin tins.
2. Mix flaxseeds and water in a bowl and set aside as a vegan egg substitute.
3. Mix all dry ingredients in a food processor. Drizzle olive oil, flax egg, and water in.
4. Add dough to the pan of muffin tins and press evenly on the bottom. Poke holes in the crust and bake for 10 minutes at 375F.
5. For the filling, sauté garlic and mushrooms on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Set aside.
6. Add tofu, non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast, and spices to a food processor and combine until smooth.
7. Take the crust out of the oven and pour the filling in. Spread evenly and add tomato pieces to the quiche. Bake for thirty more minutes.
8. Let the quiche cool down for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving this vegan party food. 

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