10 Ways to Make Your Favorite Super Bowl Snacks Vegan

Vegan Jalapeño PopersThis Super Bowl Sunday, indulge in your favorites at the snack table. Nachos, pizza, cheesy jalapeño poppers, bean dip, chips, cocktail meatballs, warm baked spinach dip and even grab yourself a chili cheese dog... don't worry, this year they'll all be vegan!

My vegan version recipes carry a little less guilt than the original versions. Yes, these plant-based versions of classic football-watching fare will make you feel a little bit better about lounging around the house all afternoon. Add one of these recipes to your usual table or veganize your entire feast... here are 10 delish recipes to start you on your way to a totally new menu for this great American "holiday!"

1. Jalapeño Poppers

Crispy cheese jalapeño poppers are easy to veganize using Daiya vegan cheese and tofu-based cream cheese. Lightly fry for breaded bliss.

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Ingredients:

5 large jalapeno peppers, de-seeded and halved
Panko bread crumbs
Small flat bowl of soy milk (about 1/4 cup)
1+ cups grape seed oil (you can also use canola or olive oil)

For cheese mixture:
1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
1/4 cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds
For flour Mixture:
2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 tsp garlic powder
Dash of chipotle powder
Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:

Prep your jalapenos by halving them and carefully removing the seeds. Set aside.

Get your "breading" station set up. You will have a bowl for each of these: cheese mixture (fold the shreds into the cream cheese), flour mixture, panko crumbs, soy milk.

Start prepping your jalapenos. Here is the method: stuff with cheese, roll in milk, roll in flour, back in milk, roll in panko crumbs, set aside. Pressing the panko crumbs into the wet cheese layer really helps. Continue this process until all the jalapenos are stuffed and breaded.

Pour your oil into a large pot over med-high heat. Test the oil for heat-readiness by dropping one panko crumb into the oil - if it sizzles, the oil is hot enough. If you can get by with cooking all your poppers with 1 cup of oil, great. But if you want a more saturated "fry" you may need to add more.

Pan-fry eat jalapeno popper for about 90 seconds on each side. Flip with care.

Transfer poppers to a paper towels to cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Vegan Chili Cheese Dog
2. Chili Cheese Dogs
These vegan chili cheese dogs have it all! Melted cheese, flavorful chili beans, bold mustard and a grilled hot dog. This dog is plant-based and much healthier than a traditional hot dog.
Make chili cheese dogs

Vegan Cocktail Meatballs
3. Cocktail Meatballs
Sassy sweet vegan meatballs are coated in a spicy, creamy sauce and poked with a toothpick. Juicy sweet pineapple tidbit on top.
Make cocktail meatballs

Vegan Nachos
4. Nachos
Bold, creamy, orange-colored cheese sauce is the star of this nacho feast. Accents include fresh jalapeños, tomato and lime.
Make nachos

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Cream Vegan Cole Slaw
5. Creamy Cole Slaw
Creamy comfort food side dish on deck! Grab a spoonful of this creamy, crunchy cabbage cole slaw. Get your veggies on game day!
Make creamy cole slaw

Vegan Crispy Potatoes
6. Crispy Potatoes
The first time I served up these tiny crispy taters with a side of spicy mustard they were eaten up in a flash. Cheesy, spicy, crisp potato skin edges. Make this recipe for the potato lover at your party.
Make crispy potatoes

Vegan Baked Spinach Dip
7. Baked Spinach Dip
This isn't the healthiest of dips - although it is jam-packed with creamy green spinach it also has a nice amount of fat. But for the spinach dip lovers out there - this baked dish is a winner. Touchdown.
Make baked spinach dip

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Vegan Buffalo Bites
8. Buffalo Bites
My favorite vegan buffalo wings are made by Gardein - find them in your grocers freezer section. But when I feel like whipping some up from scratch - I love this super easy recipe.
Make buffalo bites

Vegan Pizza
9. Vegan Pizza
Vegan pizza is totally delicious ever since Daiya came out with a non-dairy cheese that actually melts. I love pairing a hearty crust with a nice amount of cheese and plenty of veggies.
Make vegan pizza

Vegan Cheese
10. Vegan Cheese
Cheese dip, cheese spread or cheese cubes are a must at a party, right? Well take "cheese" to a new level by trying it in cashew form. I promise, you will love this stuff - and your guests will be super impressed by your culinary skills!
Make vegan cheese

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