Gearing up for your next party? We’ve got you covered for allergy friendly party foods with this roundup of 45 dairy free and gluten free game day recipes! Every recipe in this roundup is dairy free and gluten free, with plenty of vegan, paleo, nut-free, and low carb recipe options to choose from

Whether you’re watching the Big Game (aka Superb Owl since it’s name is trademarked), the Stanley Cup Finals, or the NBA playoffs, or just hosting a holiday party, we’ve got you covered for allergy friendly appetizers and party food!
Every gluten free appetizer recipe in this roundup is also dairy free, with many healthy, vegan, paleo, low carb, and nut free options. There are lots of both healthy options and more indulgent recipes, so there’s something for everyone.
For some of the recipes in this roundup that call for soy sauce, you can try subbing with coconut aminos if you’re soy-free, they work great in most recipes instead of soy sauce!
We’ve set up this roundup in the following order in this post:
- Appetizer recipes from The Fit Cookie
- Appetizer recipes from other bloggers:
- Small bites, appetizers, and snacks
- Meatless small bites and appetizers
- Crackers, chips, and things to dip
- Dips
Allergy friendly appetizer recipes from The Fit Cookie
We've got some great allergy friendly appetizer recipes right here on The Fit Cookie! Here's our collection of snacks, crackers, and dips that are gluten free and dairy free.
Gluten Free Garlic Herb Crackers (Dairy Free)
Homemade crackers are great for healthier appetizers and snacks! Our Gluten Free Garlic Herb Crackers are whole grain, dairy free, and peanut free too
Easy Dairy Free Chipotle Dip (Vegan)
We are creating some new holiday traditions around our house! Check out our super easy Dairy Free Chipotle Dip – it’s vegan and gluten free
Gluten Free Za'atar Crackers (Vegan)
One of my new favorite seasonings is za’atar, it tastes great in these Gluten Free Za’atar Crackers! These delicious crackers are also vegan and soy free
Light and Zesty Shrimp Salad (Grain Free)
Celebrate Spring games and parties with this Light and Zesty Shrimp Salad – it makes the perfect healthy (and allergy-friendly) appetizer that’s low carb, dairy free, and grain free!
Bean Free Paleo Hummus (Zucchini Hummus)
Hummus is great, but not everyone can tolerate beans. If you’re missing traditional hummus, try this creamy Bean Free Paleo Hummus made with zucchini (zucchini hummus aka Zummus)!
Smokehouse Almond Crackers (Gluten Free)
Making your own gluten free and dairy free crackers is easy! These savory Smokehouse Almond Crackers are the perfect snack for game days (Check manufacturer info on almonds to check for gluten free status)
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus (Bean Free)
If you’re like me and can’t have beans due to food intolerances or digestive problems, then you might miss hummus (I do!). No worries! Make some of this low-carb and tummy friendly Roasted Cauliflower Hummus from Danielle at Natural Contents. It’s paleo and vegan too!
Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Crackers (Gluten Free)
Mix up a whole grain sweet snack at home with these dairy free and gluten free Cinnamon Sugar Crackers – they’re vegan and nut free!
Easy Dairy Free Tzatziki (Low Carb)
This creamy dairy free tzatziki is naturally gluten free and is perfect as a sauce or dip! This tzatziki recipe is also vegan, low carb, and easy to make

Dairy free gluten free appetizers
Get ready for your next holiday get together or sports event with these delicious dairy free and gluten free appetizer recipes!
Small bites, appetizers, and snacks
Sticky Asian Garlic Wings
These Sticky Asian Garlic Wings have been a family favorite for years. They’re perfect for parties or as a game-day snack or appetizer.
Ancho Chili Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins {Paleo}
Sweet potato skins stuffed with ancho beef chili are a paleo meal or appetizer that is so easy to make and full of flavor! These sweet potato skins are filled with tasty ancho beef chili, roasted poblano peppers, and spicy avocado cream sauce. Dairy free, gluten free, and whole 30 friendly ya’ll!Â
Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa Bites with Brown Sugar Glaze
These Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa Bites with Brown Sugar Glaze will be the star of your Christmas brunch. They’re slightly sweet, slightly salty from the bacon and completely irresistible.
Paleo Baked Ribs + a Family Favourite Dry Rub Recipe
Not only a family favourite dinner recipe, these paleo baked ribs are just as perfect to serve to a crowd at your holiday get-togethers, as a main or appetizer. You will soon be addicted to the flavourful pork ribs.
BBQ Paleo Chicken Wings in the Slow Cooker
Let the slow cooker do the work for you with these easy BBQ paleo chicken wings! A healthy, gluten, grain and dairy free, crowd pleasing appetizer!
Turkey Bacon Wrapped Dates
These Turkey Bacon Wrapped Dates are naturally sweet, so very rich in flavor, and incredibly simple to make!
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus - Tabitha Talks Food
If you have asparagus and prosciutto and have 15 minutes, you can make this easy appetizer!
Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Meaty, sweet, and satisfying. This coconut shrimp recipe is a family favorite!
Soy Free Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (Gluten Free, Paleo)
Marinated in coconut aminos and balsamic vinegar, these Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts appetizers are a beautiful balance of sweet, salty and crunchy. They are Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free and Paleo too!
Spicy Dry Rub Chicken Wings - Oven Baked Recipe
Tired of wings drenched it hot sauce? This recipe for spicy dry rub chicken wings uses a seasoned blend of ground dried peppers instead.
Indian Style Chicken Satay Recipe
Tandoori Chicken Satay is the easiest and the best way to relish grilled chicken. Learn how to make delicious Indian style chicken satay.
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Mayo Dip
This is one of my favorite appetizers to make: It’s incredibly simple, reminding me of bacon wrapped jalapeno peppers, with just four ingredients: brussels sprouts, bacon, balsamic vinegar, and mayonnaise. If you don’t normally like brussels sprouts, this dish will make you love them.
Low-Carb Porcupine Meatballs Recipe
This recipe for Low-Carb Porcupine Meatballs makes the most tender meatballs ever! Best of all, they work for low-carb, ketogenic, Atkins, gluten-free, grain-free, diabetic, and Banting diets.
Meatless appetizers
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Spicy buffalo cauliflower bites that are baked so that you can enjoy your game day event without sabotaging your goals. Also gluten-free! Serve with vegan ranch as an appetizer for your upcoming Superbowl or All Star Weekend party!
Vegan Salad Spring Rolls
A fresh and delicious way to eat a rainbow medley of vegetables that is accompanied with a sweet & slightly spicy peanut sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch, dinner, or even as a snack.
Garlic Rosemary Baby Hasselback Potatoes
Garlic Rosemary Baby Hasselback Potatoes are a delicious appetizer or side dish. You only need 5 simple ingredients to create these mini delights!
Sweet and Sour Quinoa Balls
Sweet and sour quinoa balls are perfect for a appetizers, lunch box, finger food or as part of a main meal.
Avocado Devilled Eggs
Devilled eggs are a little retro, but retro is cool, right? I’m all for the return of the devilled egg, they are delicious and perfect for kids. These Avocado Devilled Eggs are full of good fats, from avocado, and protein from the eggs.
Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread
Cucumber Bites filled with Sun Dried Tomato Spread – flavorful little one bite appetizers perfect for summer entertaining.
Sweet Potato Avocado Toast with Hemp Seeds and Pistachios
If you want snacks made easy, then here it is! They're vegan, gluten-free, healthy, satisfying, and delicious! The sweetness of the caramelized baked sweet potato rounds goes perfectly with the creamy avocado and nutty toppings!
Smokey Maple Roasted Chickpeas - vegan & gluten freeÂ
Smokey Maple Roasted Chickpeas are a super tasty healthy snack which taste like maple cured bacon but are vegan and made with sesame oil, smoked paprika, onion granules and maple syrup
Fermented Vegan Walnut Thyme Cheese
Take your dairy free cheese to the next level with this fermented vegan walnut thyme cheese.
Spicy Hummus Stuffed Roasted Potato Bites
These hummus stuffed potato cups are full of smoky spice flavor and the perfect little roasted bite for a slightly out of the box appetizer or side dish.
Crackers, chips, and things to dip
Easy Gluten Free Vegan Crackers
These gluten free vegan crackers are the perfect quick snack: delicious, healthy and easy to make. They’re everything a cracker should be: flaky, buttery, crisp and super aromatic – what’s not to love?
Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe
See how to make zucchini chips in the oven OR dehydrator, with just 3 ingredients! This healthy baked zucchini chips recipe is so EASY! Low carb, keto, gf, and paleo, too.
Baked Fries with Garlic Sauce
Baked Fries with Garlic Sauce and Oregano. Baked potato wedges served with garlic hummus tahini Oregano sauce. These Garlic Fries are super addictive and just like the deep fried Mediterranean Garlic Fries. Add vegan feta if you like. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Snack Recipe.
Jicama Fries with a Kick · Allergylicious
Raw and crisp jicama, fries, seasoned perfectly to make a spicy and tangy, nutrient packed snack.
Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Incredibly quick and easy 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness!
Dips
Easy Vegan Salsa Con Queso
Vegan salsa con queso is an easy warm cheese dip recipe that will disappear as quickly as you make it! This vegan cheese dip is plant-based, using fresh vegetables and a hint of Tex-Mex spices, making it a family friendly dip that everyone will love. Whole 30 friendly
Simple Savory Sesame-Free Hummus
This homemade hummus is not just your ordinary hummus, mind you. It's savory hummus, with a flavor-punch of spices that will make keep you coming back for more.
Olive Tapenade
Olive Tapenade will be your go to appetizer for parties!
Loaded Greek Eggplant Dip
Loaded Greek Eggplant Dip is a low carb, Mediterranean style baba ganoush topped with kalamata olives, capers, and toasted pine nuts. It’s so easy to bake an eggplant, blend it in a food processor, chill, and serve it loaded with beautiful toppings!
Spicy Black Bean Guacamole
This Spicy Black Bean Guacamole an easy crowd pleaser that's healthy and full of great nutritional benefits.
Easy Roasted Hatch Chile Spicy Hummus
Hatch chiles are in season! In celebration of my favorite season, I made this creamy vegan fire-roasted hatch chile spicy hummus. This is the ultimate appetizer for those who like it hot! And if you don’t like too much spice, you are in full control of the level of spice!
Best Ever Texas Caviar Dip Appetizer
This amazing Texas Caviar Dip recipe is the perfect appetizer that’s easy to make and delicious. Is it also vegan, gluten free & healthy. Better than salsa!
Healthy Creamy Chip Dip
There were stretches in college when I practically lived off chips and salsa. Nowadays I go for a healthier version with this homemade healthy creamy chip dip. AKA – hold the cheese dip and the questionable contents of that happy hour bean dip.
Savory Black Eyed Pea Hummus
Entertain in style! This savory Black Eyed Pea Hummus recipe is the perfect appetizer to serve with pita chips and crackers. A delicious flavorful spread
Poblano Avocado Dip (DF, Vegan)
A healthy new Poblano Avocado Dip for chips. Or veggies. Or both. Roasted poblano peppers, creamy avocado, and just a couple other ingredients blended up simply for a sultry delicious dairy-free, vegan dip full of happiness.
Pineapple Salsa
This pineapple salsa is perfect over grilled fish, chicken or as a dip with tortilla chip!
Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and healthy living blogger based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Fitoru says
Sweet and sour quinoa balls looks so delicious, will definitely try to make this at home.
Camilla says
Totally drooling over this delicious selection of recipes! Thanks for including my chickpeas:-)
Sarah Jane says
Thanks for letting me share your recipe!
Sharon @ What The Fork says
Thanks for including my wings and kielbasa bites!
Sarah Jane says
You’re welcome Sharon, thanks for letting me include them in this post!
Camilla says
Next party I have I’m coming over here for some delicious inspiration! Thanks for including my chickpeas:-) Off to share!
Sarah Jane says
Thanks for letting me share your recipe Camilla!
Traci says
Hey Sarah, thanks so much for including my eggplant dip recipe! What an incredible lineup…so happy to be among so many great recipes 🙂
Sarah Jane says
Thank you for letting me share it Traci!
Hina says
Thank you Sarah for including my recipe in the round-up. All the recipes here are worth bookmarking. Cheers!
Sarah Jane says
Thanks for letting me share your recipe, Hina! 🙂