Here are Some of the Best Vegan Super Bowl Food Picks

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Feb 6

Looking for plant-based snack ideas for your Super Bowl celebration? Species Unite has got you covered! Here are a few of our favorite dishes, from vegan chicken to fully loaded nachos.

The Super Bowl LVII is nearly upon us and no doubt you’ll be prepping for a food-fuelled night with friends and family. Here at Species Unite, we love stocking up on everything from nachos and chips to hot wings and dips - and this year, we wanted to share with you a few of our favorites to help you host a delicious feast that is still in line with your animal-loving values:

Plant-based chicken wings:

There’s no doubt about it, chicken wings are almost always on the menu during Super Bowl, with an estimated 1.4 billion wings consumed during the game every year.

But, thankfully, more and more people are choosing cruelty-free versions of this Super Bowl staple. An incredible ten million Americans are expected to chomp down on a whopping 160 million plant-based wings during this year’s game - that means that more than 10 percent of wings consumed will be vegan!

Some of the hottest options on the market right now include:

Blackbird Foods’ plant-based WINGS: New York-based company Blackbird Foods offer battered plant-based wings in Buffalo and Korean BBQ flavors. Crafted from wheat protein (known as seitan), these wings offer are deceptively realistic in taste and texture. Fry up until beautifully crisp and drench in your sauce of choice. Why not have the ultimate game day spread with their Super Bowl Pizza + WINGS Bundle.

Gardein’s Plant-Based Chick'n Wings: Vegan food brand Gardein has a delicious range of plant-based chicken, including their Ultimate Wings available in two mouthwatering flavors: BBQ and Buffalo. Each wing is tender and delicious, with a satisfying crunch. Find a store near you using this tool.

LikeMeat’s Chick’n Wings: Plant-based brand LikeMeat introduced their vegan chicken wings last year just in time for the Super Bowl. Available at more than 700 stores and restaurants nationwide, the wings are sold in family packs complete with either vegan Buffalo or BBQ sauce for dipping and tossing. Find a store near you using this tool.

If chicken isn’t really your thing, why not try making your very own delicious Buffalo Cauliflower Wings? Here’s the recipe.

Vegan nachos

Homemade nachos are a classic go-to when it comes to celebrating the Super Bowl. We love our nachos to be dripping with sauce and vegan cheese and over the last few years, the dairy-free cheese market has exploded, with brands offering everything from smokey gouda to melty cheddar.

One of our favorite vegan chefs out there, Rainbow Plant Life, created this mind-glowingly good nacho recipe that will send your taste-buds tingling. Think crispy nachos layered with my vegan queso, walnut-mushroom taco meat, saucy refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, and pickled onions.

Loaded vegan potato skins:

Stuffed with tangy vegan sour cream and tasty bacon bits, these easy-to-make loaded potato skins are sure to be a crowd-pleaser on any Super Bowl spread. Check out the recipe here.

Vegan quesadillas:

Made with spreadable smoky cashew cheese, refried beans, and sticky sweet onions, these plant-based quesadillas are the ultimate party food snack. Check out the recipe here. If you prefer not to make your own cheese, we recommend this Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Vegan Smoked Gouda Style Cheese as a store-bought alternative.

Dips:

Simple yet delicious, this better-than-store-bought hummus pairs perfectly with crisps or pita bread. Just mix together the tahini and lemon juice, add in the spices and chickpeas, then blitz! Here’s the full recipe.

You might also want to check out this recipe for a Smoky Jalapeno Black Bean Dip.

Prefer store-bought? Social media star and foodie Tabitha Brown recently teamed up with Target to release over 30 new plant-based products including three different flavors of a cream cheese style spread: Strawberry, Caramelized Onion and Garlic. Her Jalapeno Lime Hummus also looks divine!

Walmart are also continuing to up their plant-based game, offering dips such as this chipotle sauce by popular vegan brand Bitchin' Sauce and this TikTok viral sensation Pink Sauce.

Guacamole:

Serve this creamy, crunchy guacamole with crispy tortilla chips or slices of fresh vegetables. You might also want to check out this Spicy Guacamole recipe if you prefer yours with a bit of a kick.

Having a plant-based feast this Super Bowl? Take a picture and tag us on Instagram @speciesunite so that we can share with the Species Unite community!

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