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Fall is finally almost here, bringing cool weather, autumn birthdays, football season, and so many other reasons to get together with friends and family. Whether you’re into the action or not, everyone can agree on gathering around a spread of hot vegan snacks. We’re talking about the snacks to fake out your omnivore friends—think plant-based sausages, gooey vegan queso, and spicy jalapeño cheese dip. As if we needed another reason to look forward to game day, here are 13 meaty, cheesy vegan snacks to make your parties infinitely more appetizing—win or lose.

This year, Whole Foods is offering a sandwich platter with vegans in mind. It features a lineup of “customer-favorite” sandwiches, including Tabitha Brown’s famous TTLA (tempeh, tomato, lettuce, and avocado), plant-based chicken salad, and a falafel wrap. This spread will certainly last through your gathering. Learn more here

This long-standing vegetarian staple has a fantastic vegan snack lineup. Choose from options like the Veggie Chorizo Nacho Bites and Veggie Chik’n and Cheese Taquito Bites. While some MorningStar products contain eggs or dairy, both of these apps are vegan. learn more here

Primal Kitchen’s “No Dairy” queso has a velvety, creamy texture that’s perfect for dipping nachos into. It’s made from tomatoes, pumpkin seed butter, carrots, roasted red peppers, and jalapeños for a mild touch of heat. Learn more here

When you need some snacks in a pinch, reach into your freezer and scan your condiment drawer. Field Roast’s frozen mini corn dogs and Buffalo wings (formerly known as Fruffalo wings) are easy and satisfying solutions to the half-time hangries. Serve with mustard and vegan ranch Learn more here

Crabcakes may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think “football,” but they fit the category perfectly. They’re meaty, creamy, crispy, and fried. With or without tartar sauce, these mini crabless cakes will be gobbled up before the second quarter. learn more here

Perfection is attained in the form of a ruffled potato chip plunged into a thick French onion dip. Not even chips and guac emit the same pleasure of this divine pairing. Kite Hill’s almond milk-based French onion dip replicates the tang and bold onion taste we crave in this flavor-forward dip.  learn more here

What’s party time without nachos? Made from a blend of cashews and veggies, Siete Foods’ Mild Nacho and Blanco quesos are sure to please. Pair with your favorite tortilla chips or drizzle on a homemade vegan corn chip pie for the ultimate grub. learn more here

No matter how many times we bite into a pizza roll too soon and scorch our taste buds, we never learn. These gooey, molten-hot vegan snacks always beckon us to bite before a safe internal temperature has been reached. Are they worth it? Always. learn more here

For a heavier snacking tray that leans more toward a meal, a mound of vegan chicken nuggets is just the thing. There are dozens of plant-based nuggets on the market these days, but lately, we’ve been enjoying Nowadays’ version. Not only are we impressed with its solid nutritional profile (ingredients we can pronounce, only 3.5 grams of total fat, and 13 grams of protein), but also its texture is on point and they’re perfectly two-bite-sized for heavy snacking purposes.  learn more here

Reminiscent of the Laughing Cow single-serve cheese wedges, this trio of vegan snackable, triangle-shaped cheeses is the perfect way to avoid the communal dip situation in a mixed crowd. Flavors include Original, Smoked Gouda, and Pepper Jack. Arrange a medley of these foil-wrapped cheeses on a tray with raw veggies, chips, and toasty pita triangles, and your snack-providing duties will be fulfilled.  learn more here

These vegan-friendly cheddar squares are reminiscent of our favorite childhood crackers. Fill a bowl with these cauliflower-based cheesy bites and watch as your guests’ expressions go from ones of a surprise to pure delight at this unexpected cheesy delight. Learn more here

Made from sorghum flour, Vegan Rob’s Dairy-Free Cheddar Puffs channel white cheddar cheese puffs and we’re here for it. These puffs are guaranteed to disappear in an instant, so be sure to have a backup bag ready for refills. Learn more here

These soy-free, gluten-free Buffalo cauliflower wings feature full florets coated in a crunchy panko coating and a spicy bite. All you need to do is bake. Be sure to serve it with fresh celery, carrots, and dairy-free ranch dip. Try the cashew-based dip recipe here. Learn more here

As far as snacks go, feel free to also pick up chips, cookies, pretzels, and all of the vegan salty snacks and dips. For more vegan game day eats, read: Cheesy Vegan Nachos with Quinoa Chili Easy Vegan Veggie Fakeout Queso Stuffed Vegan Chili Cheese Dog Bites

Tanya Flink is a Digital Editor at VegNews as well as a writer and runner living in Orange County, CA.

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