Impress your friends with these tasty basketball game snacks!
Instead of ordering pizza and setting out your usual plain potato chips, it’s time to upgrade that game day snack selection! We’re talking vegan jerky, popped kettle corn, plant-based queso, and mini corn dogs! But, be warned, your friends might force you to host them a bit more frequently once they see your tasty snack lineup. As long as you’re cool with that, be sure to check out our list of 13 vegan snacks to add to your game day spread!
LOVE CORN Crunchy Corn Snacks
We couldn’t name a better crunchy corn snack to pair with basketball if we tried. Whether you’re passively watching the game on your own or you’re hosting an enthusiastic watch party, be sure to load up your snack table with LOVE CORN. From Sea Salt and Salt & Vinegar to Smoked BBQ and Habanero Chili, there’s a flavor for everyone!
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WHOLLY GUACAMOLE Classic Guacamole Bowl
Chips and guac are a game day classic! Load up your snack platter with this sports-friendly snack pairing by grabbing a tub or two of WHOLLY GUACAMOLE. The brand’s classic guac is made with 100% Hass Avocados and we cannot get enough of it! Instead of planning your party around your avocados’ ripening window, opt for a tasty, store-bought dip this year. You and your guests won’t regret it.
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Beyond Jerky
Available in Teriyaki, Hot & Spicy, and Original, Beyond Jerky is the protein-packed game day snack that you can always count on to be well received. Each chewy jerky bite is made primarily from mung beans, peas, and oats—no soy here and of course no beef! And while you’re out shopping, load up on Beyond Burgers, sausages, and nuggets too.
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Outstanding Foods Cheese Balls
Say goodbye to the standard non-vegan cheesy snacks, and hello to your new go-to protein-rich eats! Find the Outstanding Foods Cheese Balls in a variety of crave-worthy flavors. It’s the Bacon Chedda for us! The brand also has stuffed snacks, crunchies, and flavored puffs to enjoy during the game as well!
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Daily Crunch Sprouted Nut Snacks
Here’s your sign to put down your usual plain peanuts and upgrade your basketball game snack situation! Available in flavors like Dill Pickle and Nashville Hot, consider the Daily Crunch Sprouted Nut Snacks to be your new beer and basketball pairing! Plus, Daily Crunch’s multi-step sprouting process brings a unique crunch and easier digestion to your game day snack sessions.
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Gardein Crispy Chick’n Sliders
We live for a vegan slider moment, especially when sports are involved! Round up your friends, whip up these Gardein Crispy Chick’n Sliders, sit back, and enjoy the game … or not. These mini plant-based sandwiches taste great for any occasion. Gardein also has the hookup on game day meatballs, brats, burgers, wings, crab cakes, and beyond!
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You Need This Zesty Ranch Fries
It’s in the name, but you really do need to check this one out! Made from cassava flour, nuts, seeds, and a variety of spices, You Need This Zesty Ranch Fries are a game day game changer! The brand also features Hot Cheddar Fries along with a variety of other crave-worthy basketball-friendly snacks.
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Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP Popcorn
From Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn to Sea Salt Popped Popcorn, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP Popcorn is a must-have in the world of basketball game snacks! Think about it, popcorn and sports are an iconic combination. And this one is coming through with several vegan-friendly flavors of ready-to-eat, mini multi-packs, and microwave popcorn to enjoy!
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Good Foods Plant-Based Dips
Are you and your friends having a little basketball potluck? Cue the chips and vegan dips from Good Foods! While not all of the brand’s dips are vegan, the Plant-Based Queso, Plant-Based Spicy Queso Blanco, and Plant-Based Buffalo Style Dip are the cruelty-free choices we’re snacking on during March Madness!
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Field Roast Miniature Corn Dogs
From Super Bowl get-togethers to Grammy watch parties to March Madness match-ups, we love any excuse to serve up the Field Roast Miniature Corn Dogs to our friends! Yes, they are that good! We love serving these cornbread-coated, smoked frankfurters with chips, dips, vegan cheese, crackers, and so much more!
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TiNDLE Popcorn Chicken
Gather your fave dipping sauces and whip up the TiNDLE Popcorn Chicken for your friends and fam! Who doesn’t love a vegan popcorn chicken moment? This vegan chicken brand has created a range of tasty products made from soy protein, wheat flour, and Lipi, the brand’s proprietary emulsion resembling the traditional flavors of chicken.
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Catalina Crunch Sandwich Cookies
If you’re having the squad over for the basketball game, chances are that one of your friends has a major sweet tooth. Hey, maybe you’re the sweet-loving friend. Be sure to put out some Catalina Crunch Sandwich Cookies to balance out your chips, dips, and other salty snacks. The Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies are our fave!
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Quinn Pizzeria Cheezy Filled Pretzel Nuggets
Ok, you know how we feel about this one. And we know how you feel about this one, too. Well, it’s time to stop gatekeeping and let your friends in on this nostalgic snack! The Quinn Pizzeria Cheezy Filled Pretzel Nuggets are appearing at your next get-together. These inclusive snacks are vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with flavor and crunch!
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