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Vegan Holiday Snacks and Drinks

November 29, 2017 By Dianne 2 Comments

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Vegan Holiday Snacks and Drinks ‘Tis the season for entertaining! These vegan holiday snacks and drinks are sure to make all of your Christmas party guests jolly! Here you’ll find all of the recipes you need for entertaining including appetizers, finger foods, snacks, cocktails, and desserts.

Holiday Parties

The holiday season is upon us, which means there will parties, potlucks, and lots of celebrating! I love throwing little cocktail parties and tasty snacks as well as season-themed drinks. Through them, I’ve earned the title of Vegan Martha Stewart, and I’ve introduced omnivores to really tasty plant-based food that they might not have otherwise tried.

If you’re planning a party, a few of these recipes will definitely please the crowd. I like to make a few finger foods, one or two dips, and a couple of different drinks. The snacks can be made ahead of time and served once your guests arrive. If you’re attending a potluck, the finger foods are perfectly delicious contributions.

I’ll be making a few of these for a cookie swap that I’m hosting next week, and I’m already trying to decide which of these vegan holiday snacks to make for the Christmas potluck I’m attending in December!

Vegan Holiday Snacks and Drinks

Holiday Finger Food Recipes

Vegan Cheese and Apple TartletsVegan Cheese and Apple Tarts

Made with store-bought puff pastry, these tarts are easy to make, but they make a big impression with guests.

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip BitesSpinach Artichoke Dip Bites

These little bites are also made with puff pastry, and they’re a great way to serve everyone’s favorite party dip!

close up of buffalo cauliflowerBuffalo Cauliflower Bites

It’s just not a party without buffalo cauliflower!

Seitan Skewers on platter with chimichurri, limes, garlic, and peppers

Seitan Skewers with Chimichurri 

Homemade seitan makes these kebabs extra delicious, and chimichurri and jalapeño lime aioli give them a boost of flavor.

Dipping Vegan Colcannon Cakes

Colcannon Cakes

These little cakes make a great appetizer or side dish for dinner, too.

Cornmeal Crusted Brussels Sprouts

Cornmeal Crusted Brussels Sprouts

Even if you think you don’t like Brussels sprouts, give this recipe a try. I think you’ll find that this is the best way to cook them!

Vegan Spinach Dip Potato Skins

Spinach Dip Potato Skins

Is there anything better than chips and dip? How about a combination of chips and dip in one tasty little package?

Vegan Tomato Tartlets with Spinach PestoTomato Tartlets with Spinach Pesto

Filled with cashew ricotta, these little tarts will definitely impress your party guests.

Vegan Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers

Stuffed with non-dairy cheese and topped with panko bread crumbs, these poppers the perfect combination of spicy, creamy, and crunchy!

Pesto White Bean Bruschetta from What the Health by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn with Eunice Wong

Pesto White Bean Bruschetta

This healthy recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Simply mix all of the oil-free pesto ingredients together in a food processor, and the spread it on slices of whole grain bread. Then top each piece of bruschetta with diced tomatoes and white beans.

Smoked Almond Cheddar from This Cheese is NutsSmoked Almond Cheddar from This Cheese is Nuts by Julie Piatt

This spread will be the star of your party snack platter!

Tangy Herbed Vegan Cheese SpreadTangy Herbed Vegan Cheese Spread 

This cashew and macadamia cheese is another great spread to wow your guests with.

Vegan Cheese & Zucchini PinwheelsVegan Cheese & Zucchini Pinwheels

These raw pinwheels are the are the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve parties.

Kale and Potato Nuggets from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL FieldsKale and Potato Nuggets from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields

These little nuggets may seem naughty, but they’re full of nutritious goodness – and they’re quite tasty, too!

Vegan BBQ Chik’n TaquitosVegan BBQ Chik’n Taquitos

Easy to prepare taquitos are sure to be the star of your next party!

Vegan Stuffed MushroomsStuffed Mushrooms

These vegan ‘shrooms are a mainstay on my holiday menu, and they’re also a perfect canapé for parties. I could eat an entire plate of them on my own, as a meal!

Cheesy Kale ChipsCheesy Kale Chips

Even friends who say they hate kale love these healthy snacks! Green Goddess Kale Chips are just as delicious as the cheesy variety.

Chili Roasted Pumpkin NachosChili Roasted Pumpkin Nachos

Pumpkin season isn’t over yet! Nachos are always fun at parties, and these pumpkin nachos with herbed cashew cheese are always a big hit. Totally Loaded Vegan Chili Cheese Nachos are a great option, too.

Vegan Dip Recipes

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip dipping a cracker

Spinach Artichoke Dip

This recipe is super easy to make, and it can be served hot or cold.

Vegan Queso with chips and cut peppersVegan Queso

This dip is made with vegetables, making it sneakily healthy.

Dipping celery stick

Everything but the Bagel Dip

Serve this dip with or chips for the ultimate appetizer or cut veggies for a healthy afternoon snack. No one will guess that’s made with hidden veggies!

Vegan Five Layer DipFive Layer Dip

This dip is super simple to make, and my friends go nuts for it!

Buffalo Chickpea Dip from The Main Street Vegan Academy CookbookBuffalo Chickpea Dip

This cheesy dip from The Main Street Vegan Academy Cookbook is so irresistible that you might want to double the recipe!

Garlicky White Bean DipGarlicky White Bean Dip

Garlic, white beans, and tahini blend together perfectly to create this creamy snack in this recipe.

Roasted Garlic Hummus inspired by Kitchen Creativity by Karen PageRoasted Garlic Hummus 

This silky smooth dip takes a little bit of time to make, but believe me, it’s worth it.

No Bean HummusNo Bean Hummus

Hummus is usually made with chickpeas, but this no bean hummus is made with zucchini in order to sneak a few more veggies into your diet.

Fresh Tomato SalsaFresh Tomato Salsa

 I like to use cherry or grape tomatoes in this fresh tomato salsa, as find them more flavorful than the large varieties.

Avocado Salsa VerdeAvocado Salsa Verde

This Avocado Salsa Verde (or Guaca-Verde-Mole, as I like to call it) is a delicious salsa verde-guacamole hybrid made with tomatillos, avocados, and jalapeño peppers.

Vegan Dessert Recipes

strawberry with hummus

Chocolate Hummus

Use this dessert hummus as a dip for fresh berries, dried fruit, pretzels, or anything else you can think of. This sweet treat tastes like brownie batter, but it’s made with chickpeas, tahini, maple syrup, and cocoa powder.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Serve this mousse in small ramekins or little spoons for a fun bite-sized dessert.

Vegan Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Mini Tarts Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffle Mini Tarts

Satisfy your sweet tooth in just a few bites with these little treats.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Vegan Fudge plateHomemade Vegan Fudge

Made with just 5 ingredients, homemade melt-in-your-mouth Vegan Fudge is the ultimate Christmas confection! It’s perfect for holiday treat boxes.

Chocolate-Gingersnap Fall BarsChocolate-Gingersnap Fall Bars from The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook 

This a no-bake gluten-free treat is made with hazelnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and warming spices.

Gingerbread Cookies from Naturally Sweet Vegan Treats by Marisa AlvarssonGingerbread Cookies from Naturally Sweet Vegan Treats by Marisa Alvarsson

These little sweets are terrific for gift giving and they’re a great dessert for holiday parties and Christmas dinner, too.

Vegan Chocolate-Almond Date Truffles Chocolate-Almond Date Truffles 

These treats are super easy to make, and they’re healthy, too!

 

Vegan Tahini TrufflesTahini Truffles 

Chocolate and sesame paste combine deliciously in these luscious vegan truffles.

Chocolate–Peanut Butter Candy Bites from The Vegan 8 by Brandi Doming verticalChocolate–Peanut Butter Candy Bites

These little bites from The Vegan 8 by Brandi Doming are a delicious treat for Halloween, holiday parties, or anytime you’re in need of something sweet!

No-Bake Mini Vegan Key Lime CheesecakesMini Vegan Key Lime Cheesecakes

Their small size makes these little cheesecakes perfect for gatherings. They’re great for Christmas or New Year’s Eve festivities.

Vegan Drink Recipes

Christmas CosmosChristmas Cosmos

Cranberries add a festive flair to this cocktail.

Candy Cane MartiniCandy Cane Martinis 

Garnished with peppermints or candy canes, this is a fun cocktail for holidays parties.

Mulled WineMulled Wine 

Toast the season with a mug of hot Mulled Wine!

mugs of mulled apple cider

Mulled Cider 

If you prefer a warm alcoholic drink, opt for cider instead of wine.

Gingerbread Tea Latte (vegan)Gingerbread Tea Latte

Warm up with a mug of hot non-dairy Gingerbread Tea Latte on a chilly winter’s day. It’s the perfect drink for the Christmas holiday season.

Orange Ginger Sparkling TeaOrange Ginger Sparkling Ice Tea

This the perfect drink for those who don’t imbibe.

What are you serving up this holiday season?

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Vegan Food, Vegan Holiday Recipes, Vegan Living Tagged With: Appetizers, desserts, dips, Drinks, finger food, snacks, Vegan, Vegan Holidays, vegan party food, vegan snacks, vegetarian

About Dianne

Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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  1. Jennifer Bliss says

    December 4, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    A big ole’ post of vegan YUM!!!!! Everything looks perfect! WOWZA! Can’t go wrong with Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower! DH the omni LOVES them! He’s been bugging me to make them again! I need to try your other suggestions soon! I need to jump outside my comfort zone and try and bake again! YIKES!

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    • Dianne says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM

      Thank you, Jennifer!

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