40+ Vegan Party Food Ideas (Snacks & Buffet) – Nutriciously (2024)

This colorful and healthy 7 layer dip is bursting with flavor and texture! It’s where delicious Mexican ingredients meet: from creamy guacamole to homemade vegan nacho cheese, fresh salsa and savory black beans.

Add some crunchy lettuce, bell peppers and spicy onions to the mix and scoop this dip with freshly baked tortilla chips!

Aren’t sweet potato fries some of the best finger food? Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, they are perfect for all kinds of dips on your vegan-friendly buffet.

Spice them to your liking with everything from salt and pepper to smoked paprika, curry or garlic powder.

Add more veggies to your vegan party food table by making healthy vegan pizza rolls that will convince any picky eater!

Made with whole wheat flour and a blended vegetable sauce filling, they taste best fresh out of the oven and topped with some vegan cheese.

Soft, chewy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, colorful bliss balls are totally crowd-pleasing and made with just a handful of healthy pantry staples!

This perfectly nutty and naturally sweet treat is great for any get-together and can be prepared days in advance.

Filled with potato, spinach, green onion and herbs and then fried until crisp and golden, this easy homemade flatbread is so scrumptious!

Handheld food like this is perfect for parties and pairs super well with an array of dips.

These crispy potato and vegetable croquettes are the perfect finger food for the whole family!

Easy to make and versatile, they are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side at any party. Serve alongside delicious dips like dairy-free sour cream or ketchup!

Tender, crispy, flavorful and fun — these Buffalo wings tick all the boxes! They are suitable even for picky eaters and quickly disappear at any party.

Perfect for game day, barbecues and everything in between!

These colorful and hearty veggie burgers on sweet potato buns make for great party appetizers! They are made from simple and wholesome ingredients including quinoa, black beans and spinach.

Choose from a range of toppings such as sliced tomatoes, mustard, avocado or BBQ sauce.

Loved by young and old alike, pigs in a blanket can totally make an appearance on your vegan-friendly party buffet!

Using any vegan sausage of your liking, this easy-to-make appetizer turns out super flavorful, tender, smoky and satisfying.

Perfect for snacking or buffets, these pasta chips are crispy, crunchy and utterly delicious.

Choose from different flavors like curry, vegan ranch or sweet BBQ and use any short pasta shape of your liking!

This delicious vegan party pizza can be arranged to look like a paw print which will make this recipe extra fun for kids!

The simple pizza dough can be topped with anything from mushrooms, broccoli, onion, vegan grated cheese or vegan pepperoni.

Make these crispy and high-protein roasted chickpeas as a creative and fun party snack! Coated with spicy chili and lime flavors, they are so satisfying and totally family-approved.

Plus, you can choose your favorite spices for their coating!

This vegan queso dip with green chiles combines all there is to love about hot queso but in a fully vegan way!

Best served with chips or over tacos, this plant-based crowd-pleaser is a must for Game Day and requires only a few simple ingredients to make.

This homemade salted caramel coconut popcorn is a wonderful treat to serve to your guests, bring to a cookout or enjoy during movie night with your favorite crowd.

It requires only a handful of simple ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes total.

The sweet and savory mixture in these pecan stuffed dates will make everyone come back for more!

They are a great party buffet addition for young and old alike and easily customizable.

This carrot cake is the perfect combination of moist, dense and crumbly, offering a hint of caramel while being loaded with sweet cinnamon and carrots!

Cut into squares, this treat is a great addition to any party table — especially when topped with creamy homemade cashew buttercream frosting.

Swoon any dairy lover with this crusted vegan cheese ball! Made with easy-to-find plant-based ingredients, it requires only 10 minutes of hands-on time and is such a hit at any party.

Try it on a vegan appetizer platter, with some crackers, chips or bread!

Colorful and veggie-loaded, these crowd-pleasing pinwheels with vegan cream cheese are easy to make and such an eye-catcher!

Usually the first things to go at every event, they can be customized to your liking and take only 20 minutes to make.

Crispy, sweet and salty, with a touch of umami, this Furikake chex mix is one addictive party snack!

The recipe is highly adaptable, so you can use anything from Goldfish to Cheerios, sesame sticks, rice chex or nuts — all of which will be coated in delicious seasoning and then baked to perfection.

No party is complete without a good Buffalo chicken dip! This vegan-friendly version is super creamy and tangy with the perfect amount of heat.

Ready in 40 minutes total, this recipe will wow any non-vegan thanks to its meaty texture and deep flavors.

Not just suitable for cookouts, colorful skewers are a fun party food for everyone! With a flavorful marinade, the tofu cubes and veggies taste so scrumptious and the skewers are perfect for eating with your fingers.

Just bake them for 20-30 minutes in the oven if it’s not BBQ season!

These deliciously crispy onion rings are easy to make in the air fryer and make for such an addictive plant-based snack!

Serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauce or some sandwiches and sliders.

Soft, garlicky and pillowy focaccia made with olive oil and a fresh tasty dip with all the bruschetta flavors you love!

This crowd-pleasing appetizer is flavorful, comforting and a true hit at dinner parties.

Time for celebration! These rainbow funfetti cupcakes are fluffy and soft, topped with a vanilla frosting and undetectably vegan.

Made with simple ingredients, these beautiful treats can be left out for hours during any party and are usually quickly gobbled up.

Adding a couple of dips to your vegan-friendly party buffet is always a good idea! This green goddess hummus is made with avocado, chickpeas, green peas and lots of flavor.

Offer it alongside some crackers, veggie sticks and fresh bread!

Hummus is just about our favorite appetizer! This roasted beet variety is gorgeous to look at, flavorful and perfect for dipping your pita chips in.

Try this creamy protein-packed buffet addition!

If you’ve never heard of these delicious little snacks, don’t worry! Arancini balls are indulgent breaded baked risotto balls, filled with oozy vegan cheese.

They work especially well if you have leftover risotto and can be baked in the oven instead of fried to make them healthier.

Rocky road isn’t just easy to make, it’s also a fun and customizable treat at any party!

Just use vegan chocolate alongside mini candies, marshmallows and biscuits for delicious add-ins — if you can’t find sweets like these locally, check out our favorite vegan snack boxes for home delivery.

Serve these crispy air-fried zucchini chips as an alternative to potato chips! Perfect for dipping, they work especially well during summer when this vegetable is in season.

Coat in delicious spices like onion and garlic powder, oregano, salt and some bread crumbs, then bake for 8 minutes until crispy.

Gorgeous to look at and loaded with flavor and texture, this vegan meatball platter is sure to be devoured within minutes by your guests!

Featuring chickpea and eggplant-based meatballs, spicy tomato relish, tahini drizzle and pitta bread, this platter is wonderful for grazing and tastes to moreish.

Only have a short amount of time to prepare vegan-friendly party food? Make Cucumber bites topped with your favorite spread or dip!

This recipe calls for flavorful homemade sun-dried tomato spread and basil leaves for decoration — you can swap it for any spread you have in your fridge, though.

These air-fried vegan nachos are easy, tasty and ready to enjoy in minutes! Needless to say, they are a crowd-pleasing addition to any party buffet and a must-have during game day.

Loaded with vegan cheese, black beans, tomatoes, guacamole, vegan sour cream and ground “beef”, they are incredibly satisfying!

These flavorful black bean meatballs are packed with protein and texture! They are easy to make in advance and great family-friendly finger food you can bring to your next gathering.

Serve topped with tomato or BBQ sauce and spear them with toothpicks!

Fluffy, bite-sized and with just the right balance of sweet and sour, these mini lemon loaves are loved by young and old alike!

They can be made days in advance of your get-together and take only 40 minutes from start to finish.

This easy vegan pate made with mushrooms, walnuts and lots of herbs and spices is a great appetizer for lots of occasions!

Make it in advance and let it sit overnight to make it even deeper in flavor and see it fly off the plate once you serve this dip.

These cashew and spinach-stuffed vegan mushrooms make for such a beautiful table display and are tasty and nourishing appetizers!

Perfect for any social gathering, you can assemble them in a snap and even bring them with you.

A traditional Latin American seafood dish gets a makeover with this plant-based recipe!

This veggie-packed appetizer features cauliflower, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice — perfect for scooping with tortilla chips or serving alongside tacos.

These baked vegan mac and cheese bites act as a great snack or party appetizer! They are cute, fun and kids especially love them!

Spice the little bites up to your liking with buffalo sauce or chili and make them ahead of time if you want.

This easy corn salsa features all the goodness everyone loves: fresh ingredients, crunchy texture and sweet, savory, spicy flavors.

Use it inside tacos or serve alongside nachos during your party!

If you’re looking for something special, try these baked vegan zucchini fries for your next get-together!

They are crispy and crunchy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside and just so flavorful.

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