31 Healthy Vegan Appetizers
These Vegan Appetizers are a great way to share plant-based vegan food with family and friends to show them that eating vegan can be fun and full of flavor.
Beautiful healthy appetizers are perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, tailgates, game day parties, and so much more.
Whether you’re plant-based, vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, or somewhere in-between, you are going to absolutely love these vegan appetizers!
I’ve got a vegan appetizer for every taste!
- Classics that include loaded potato skins and blooming onion
- Dips like French onion, spinach artichoke, and black bean
- Hummus varieties such as roasted red pepper, garlic, and Italian
- Vegan wings using cauliflower
- Rolls like sandwich pinwheels and garden spring rolls
- So much more!
And if you’re looking for even more ideas, check out my Appetizers & Snacks category. Need something sweet? No problem! There’s a Desserts category too.
Pick two or three of these colorfully delicious healthy snacks and display them on this 3-tier serving platter to impress family and friends. This list has even more snacking options.
So, let’s get this party started!
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Healthy Vegan Appetizers
There are so many amazing vegan appetizers out there, and this list narrows it down to some of the very best! Click on each of the photos, recipe titles, or 'Get the Recipe' buttons to see full recipes with ingredients, measurements, instructions, and a print button.
These Crockpot Carrots are simmered in tangy bbq sauce and are mouthwateringly delicious. They are perfect for holidays, game days, birthday parties, and even family dinners. Be forewarned, they’re super addictive!
This low-fat Italian Vegan Hummus is delicious on sandwiches, in wraps, or served with fresh vegetables and pita bread. It’s completely oil and tahini-free, so the calories and fat per serving are very low.
This delicious oil-free blooming onion is baked to crispy perfection and drizzled with amazing vegan chipotle sauce.
This French Onion Vegan Dip is not only dairy-free but also low-fat and delicious. Caramelized onions are what give this dip the sweetest flavor. Great with chips, crusty bread, or crispy veggies.
This Vegan Charcuterie Board will be a huge hit at your next party or gathering of friends and family. It’s perfect for entertaining during the holidays or even game night!
These Garden Spring Rolls are one of our favorite recipes. Add a big bowl of steamed rice, and we’ve got dinner!
These cauliflower wings are lip-smacking delicious! Terrific for game day or any day for that matter. We even eat them as a main dish.
These bite-sized colorful sandwich pinwheels make terrific little appetizers or a quick tasty lunch, and they are very kid-friendly!
This vegan spinach artichoke dip is sure to be a hit at any pot-luck or game night! The recipe is so versatile, it can be made with white beans or cashews.
Vegan Chili Cheese Fries are plant-strongly amazing! Crispy oil-free fries, topped with layers of tangy spicy chili and creamy vegan cheese sauce. The ultimate heart-healthy comfort food!
Hands down, this vegan potato recipe is the best you’ll ever try. Even people who aren’t vegan love these!
These quick and easy air fryer chickpeas are absolutely delicious and completely oil-free. Choose from this tasty assortment of flavors!
This blender salsa recipe is so simple to make, and it’s much better than the store-bought. All you need is a blender and a few ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, onions, cilantro, peppers, and spices.
This vegan spinach dip recipe can be made in minutes and used as a dip with fresh vegetables or served on crusty bread or crackers.
This chocolate hummus is SO easy to make. If you’ve got 5-minutes and a blender, you’ve got a delicious healthy vegan dessert.
These collard green vegan wraps with creamy peanut sauce offer a fresh, healthy main dish or appetizer that is bursting with vibrant color and loads of nutrition. Checkout out my cooking demo video of this recipe
These are a great little protein-packed snack and so easy to make! I've tried different versions of roasted chickpeas snack with assorted seasonings and just couldn't get the flavor to pop, until these. Terrific tangy vinegar snack!
This beautifully vibrant green edamame hummus recipe is bursting with flavor! It makes a delicious dip for veggies or even a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Sometimes you just need a little something sweet that doesn’t require a lot of effort. Whether you’re making a snack for yourself or for a crowd, these easy stuffed dates are the perfect healthy dessert or snack.
If you have 10-minutes and a blender, you’ve got a crazy delish easy vegan black bean dip!
Air popping is one of the healthiest ways to prepare popcorn because it does not involve oil, which adds to the fat and calorie content. It can be made on the stove top, in an air popper or in the microwave.
These cauliflower wings are baked to perfection and smothered with a gooey sweet honey mustard sauce that will be a hit with plant-eaters and meat-eaters alike!
Thought you couldn’t eat potato chips on a healthy vegan plant-based eating plan? Me too, but thankfully we were wrong! These healthy homemade vegan potato chips are easy and delicious!
These Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms are a fabulous side dish or appetizer for any occasion. This is a simple and savory recipe that’s a snap to assemble and a real crowd-pleaser dish.
This easy, oil-free, vegan hummus takes only about 10-minutes to make and requires absolutely no cooking. It also happens to be gluten-free.
Tootsie rolls are a deliciously rich classic candy, and this yummy homemade vegan chocolate recipe is sure to please!
These colorful fruit skewers are made with fresh fruit and lime sauce and are perfect for a healthy dessert or an impressive party appetizer.
This luscious spread uses no added fat. The sundried tomatoes give it a wonderful smoky flavor and add the cancer-fighting antioxidant lycopene. Spread it on low-fat crusty bread or use it as a dip for baked pita chips. Recipe from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Making homemade baked tortilla chips is super easy and anyone can do it. Since they are baked and not fried, they are a much healthier option than regular chips, and they’ve got all the taste!
Healthy, homemade, oil-free, air fryer french fries are simple to make and absolutely delicious!
More vegan appetizers
For even more inspiration, take a look at this list that includes recipes from some of your favorite plant-based bloggers, Healthy Party Game Day Snacks.
About Terri Edwards
Hi guys! I am the content creator behind EatPlant-Based and a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I am passionate about sharing healthy recipes and tips to empower others to get healthy. I’m so glad you’re here! Read More…
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