A solar eclipse is a great excuse for having a party where you can share the experience with your friends and family. While the eclipse may be the main event everyone is excited about, that doesn’t mean you can’t entertain with great food and drinks. If you want to make sure everyone has something to snack on, then make sure dietary requirements, including vegan diets, are considered. Fortunately, the vegan food ideas below will hit the spot for vegan and non-vegan guests alike!
1. Chocolate Donuts
Vegan chocolate donuts look just like a solar eclipse because of their shape and color. They are sure to hit the spot for anyone who wants something sweet at your party. While many bakeries will make vegan chocolate donuts upon request, you can also make these on your own with a few simple (vegan) ingredients.
2. Moon and Sun Cookies
If you’re in the mood to bake for your eclipse party, then cookies are another treat your guests will enjoy. Moon and sun cookies can easily be made with vegan cookie mix and vegan frosting (homemade or store-bought). Add in some food coloring to make them yellow and black to better fit with your theme and make sure to have fun decorating.
3. Space-Themed Veggie Skewers
For guests who like veggies, individual skewers are a great choice. Instead of making these with meat that you grill, consider filling them with tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. To make sure the skewers match with your theme, cut the carrots and cucumbers with a star-shaped cookie cutter before sliding them on.
You can make fruit skewers as well to fit with your theme. Chocolate-covered strawberries are great for the “black out” piece, star-shaped watermelons fit the space theme, and circle-shaped pineapple pieces can represent the sun.
4. Homemade Moon Pies
What better to eat for an eclipse than a delicious pastry? While the store-bought version of these is not vegan, you can easily make your own moon pies with a recipe found online! These have simple ingredients, are easy to put together and taste delicious.
5. Veggie Burgers
Veggie burgers can be appealing to non-vegans and vegans alike. However, to make these suit your party theme, consider making your own vegan burger buns with vegan-friendly black food coloring. The black bun will be a huge hit with guests and drive home your eclipse theme perfectly.
6. Sun Chips
Original Sun Chips brand chips are a great vegan snack and perfect for an eclipse party simply because of their name. Buy small individually-sized bags so each guest can see the name of the chip on the table. Serve with vegan cheeses and veggies for a healthy and filling snack.
A Memorable Eclipse Party
The eclipse itself is something you will likely remember forever. Bringing in themed foods to go with your party theme will only make the experience better. Some of the ideas above may require cooking or baking but the effort will be worth it when your guests see how much thought went into each food choice. Fortunately, vegan recipes are easy to find online and some may spark a few ideas for other items you can make. Have these foods available for your guests along with other items like solar eclipse glasses and sunoculars to make the party enjoyable for all.
